Friday, November 15, 2024

More than 22 percent of migrating species at risk of extinction, UN report finds

In order to improve the status of migratory species, the report recommends mapping and protecting feeding, breeding and stopover locations.

DC Gyrocopter Pilot Remains Defiant After Indicted on Federal Charges

After Doug Hughes landed his gyrocopter on Capitol Hill last month in an attempt to spread public awareness regarding dark money, the Florida postal worker faces a prison sentence for his nonviolent protest against rampant political greed. Where's our freedom of speech?
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On Asia trip, Trump met by protests calling on US to open diplomatic relations...

Professor Bruce Cumings, who just returned from Seoul, South Korea, talks about Trump and how upon his arrival he was met with protests.

Senator Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

“Government corruption—at any level of elected office—corrodes the public trust." Sen. Robert Menendez has finally been charged for participating in a bribery scheme. It's about time the Department of Justice holds public officials accountable.

Court clears Greta Thunberg and climate activists of charged offenses from London protest

Judge Laws said at the conclusion of the case on Feb. 2 at Westminster magistrates court "that the crown had failed to present enough evidence to prove their case."

Why the Republican Assault on Planned Parenthood Is Morally Wrong and Economically Stupid

"The Republican assault on Planned Parenthood is filled with lies and distortions." Could this standoff lead to another government shutdown? While we can't say for sure, one thing is true: it's harming women’s health.

Capital Punishment? A Dead Policy Walking

Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, even though there were no eyewitnesses, nor fingerprints. Was he a victim of bias and racism?

Not just the Supreme Court: Ethics troubles plague state high courts, too

It is against the law for federal judges to hear cases when they own stock in a party. But state supreme court justices, in North Carolina and elsewhere, are not held to the same standard.

Biden should end the fossil fuel industry’s secret weapon

Using a little-known provision of trade agreements, oil and gas corporations are able to pit their profits against democracies and our climate. It’s time to end the practice.

Baltimore Reaches $6.4 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death of Freddie Gray

Freddie Gray's family settled with Baltimore on Tuesday in the wrongful death case of their son while in police custody. The officers responsible for Gray's death will still face both assault and manslaughter charges.