Los Angeles’ New District Attorney Eliminated Cash Bail. Judges and Prosecutors Are Pushing Back.
A Los Angeles bail bonds company across from street from the Men’s Central Jail.Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times/ Getty Images Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.In early December, when George Gascón was sworn in as Los…
He’s Advised Pro-Democracy Activists in 50 Countries. Here’s His Advice for Americans.
Srdja Popovic is a Serbian expert on contested elections and nonviolent struggle.Courtesy of Srdja Popovic Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.He’s been called “the secret architect of global revolution” (by the Guardian) and a “nonviolent storm trooper” (in…
Biden’s Lead Has Philly Protesters Elated, But “So Much More Work” Remains
John Minchillo/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.The Philadelphia residents who filled the street outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday were already a joyful bunch. The scene was even more merry on Friday, as union workers, musicians, activists, and other protesters cheered…
Trump Supporters Came to Philly To Stop the Vote. Progressive Protesters Met Them With “Radical Joy.”
Demonstrators dance in the street outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where votes were still being counted on the Thursday following Election Day.Rebecca Blackwell/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Amanda Mcillmurray, sporting a yellow “Voters Decide” mask on Thursday, has seen her fair share…
“Even If Biden Wins, He’ll Be the President of Trump’s America.” New Yorkers Indulge In On-Brand Anxiety.
mpi43/MediaPunch /IPX/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.New York City was so New York City tonight, indulging in a collective sense of dread and on-brand anxiety, while the world watched and waited for final election results. But it wasn’t skipping a beat, either:…
These Activists Are Building Shields to Prepare for Whatever Comes Next
Protesters at a July demonstration in Oakland carry shields painted by the Oakland Builders Collective.Natasha Moustache/Getty For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.On this warm October afternoon, 30 people have gathered for a shield building party in West Oakland’s Lil Bobby Hutton Park. They…