Fifth correctional officer pleads guilty to beating inmate and covering up assault
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Medicaid Cutoffs: an America horror story
Some 15 million Americans on Medicaid are now being thrown off the program. No elected official should stand for this.
Memo to the press (or how to cover Trump without Trump covering you)
Stop treating Trump’s tweets as news. They’re not news; they’re his gut feelings at the moment.
Helping the homeless: Australian charity turns empty parking lots into safe pop-up accommodations
"By providing a safe, secure and comfortable place to get a good night’s rest, we help restore health, dignity and respect for our guests."
Offloading climate responsibility on the victims of climate change
An interview with Nigerian environmentalist Nnimmo Bassey.
What happens when bad guys win—without direct counter-punches except defiance and litigation?
If we don’t learn from failure, do we then not forfeit the “sapiens” (wisdom, intelligence) that in the end allegedly sets our species apart?
Body lotions, cleaning fluids and other commonly used products contain toxic chemicals, study finds
These chemicals enter the surrounding environment as gases and can cause a host of health issues, including cancer.
Thailand places a ban on coral damaging sunscreens in marine national parks
“As 80% to 90% of tourists visiting marine national parks on package tours usually go diving, marine national park staff will ask tour operators to explain to visitors the ban ahead of their visits.”
‘The people have spoken’: Both expelled Tennessee Democrats win back their seats
"This is only the beginning for this movement."
No rhinos were poached in Kenya last year thanks to better policies
What a huge victory for rhinos!