If politics presumes to entertainment, why isn’t it more entertaining?
In any case, after the unruly 2016 campaign, the over-riding question for 2020 and beyond looms: will voters embrace the most qualified presidential candidate – or fall for a predictably hyped replay of bad theatrics?
Winter storm exposes Gaza shelter crisis as UN warns Palestinians left to freeze
As torrential rain floods tent encampments and an 8 month old baby dies of exposure, UN officials and aid groups say Israel’s continued blockade of shelter and supplies is deepening a humanitarian emergency despite ceasefire commitments.
ALEC fails to denounce dangerous and racist views of its leaders and members
ALEC has remained conspicuously silent about the dangerous and racist statements and ties of its legislative leaders.
Maryland opens largest transit bus charging station
"The transportation infrastructure of tomorrow is up and running today in Montgomery County."
Prayers aren’t enough, Texas governor calls for immediate action after Santa Fe school shooting
"It's time in Texas that we take action to step up and make sure this tragedy is never repeated ever again in the history of the state of Texas."
Jeb Bush: Don’t Blame Governor Snyder For Flint Crisis, Blame Regulations
"We've created this complex, no responsibility regulatory system."
Humans have pumped enough groundwater to shift Earth’s rotational pole, study says
The rotational pole naturally shifts, but over time, with shifting caused by groundwater redistribution, the changes could impact climate.
Approaching the end of liberal internationalism
Will America ever rejoin the international community?
Congresswoman Faces Up to 357 Years in Prison on Fraud Charges
If convicted on all charges, Brown could face up to 357 years in prison with a $4.8 million fine.
An obituary for our world
Yes, my obituary is a given, but humanity’s should be so much less so.