Yearly Archives: 2016
Slaughter of Up to 900 Wild Bison at Yellowstone Park Sparks Federal Lawsuit to...
The National Park Service is scheduled to capture and facilitate the killing of up to 900 bison inside Yellowstone Park starting on Feb. 15. During the capture and kill operation, the park service closes parts of the park to public access.
Watch What Happens When Trump Calls Sanders a Communist
Donald Trump calls Bernie Sanders a communist while campaigning in Iowa City.
Leader of Oregon Militia Arrested, One Killed
Ammon and Ryan Bundy have been arrested after a shooting altercation with police. Although militia members remain at the wildlife refuge, the future of the armed occupation is unclear.
U.S. Escalates Battle to Keep Guantánamo Force-Feeding Tapes Hidden
A federal judge had given the government until Friday to release footage in which a Syrian detainee was force-fed. The government has now appealed.
Sri Lanka Is First Country in the World to Apologize for Its Role in...
"Those elephants were victimized by the cruelty of certain people. But all of human society is responsible. We destroyed those innocent lives to take those tusks. We have to ask for pardon from them.”
The 2016 Presidential Election: A Veritable Three-Ring Circus
“What we’re seeing is a clear indication that, when properly motivated and energized, the formidable power of the American people can go up against the mighty power brokers that currently control this government and they can prevail.”
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Fraud
The TPP, offering modest quantifiable benefits from trade liberalization, is really the thin edge of a wedge package which will fundamentally undermine the public interest.
Out of Bounds, Off-Limits, or Just Plain Ignored
Six National Security questions Hillary, Donald, Ted, Marco, et al., don’t want to answer and won’t even be asked.
Six Officers Fired After Gunning Down Unarmed Couple
Although Brelo was found not guilty, the families of Russell and Williams filed a wrongful death lawsuit and ended up receiving a $3 million settlement from the city.
GOP Candidates Freaking Out About Grand Jury That Indicted Anti-Abortion Activists
All of them believe the jury made the wrong decision.