Sunday, May 24, 2026

Judge vacates Trump SNAP rule that would remove thousands off food stamps

The proposed rule change by the USDA “radically and abruptly alters decades of regulatory practice, leaving States scrambling and exponentially increasing food insecurity for tens of thousands of Americans.”

British court rules Assange can be extradited to US to face espionage charges

“Today is international human rights day, what a shame. How cynical to have this decision on this day.”

Why the Taliban’s promise to stop the opium trade rings hollow

Uncertainty abounds over what the Taliban’s opium policy will actually look like. In the meantime, the farmers are planting the seeds for next year’s crop right now.

Trump admin. hints it may resume family separation at border; ACLU says ‘public outcry...

A new report by Amnesty International suggests immigration officials separated some 6,000 families between April and August, a far higher number of children and parents torn apart than previously thought.

Legalizing divorce: A battle between church and state in the Philippines

The Instituting Absolute Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage in the Philippines Act is being condemned by the Catholic Church citing "social costs" as a result of the bill.

Trump pick for White House environmental council profited from oil drilling, energy industry speaking...

“It’s unsettling to learn about the close ties that White has to the very interests and entities that she’s been tasked to oversee.”

Few Democrats offer alternatives to war – weary voters

The party’s failure to challenge such foreign policies is a moral and political tragedy.

Ex-Cop Indicted on Murder Charge for Gunning Down Unarmed Man

After South Carolina police officer, Michael Slager, fatally killed Walter Scott during a routine traffic stop, a grand jury decided to indict Slager for the murder. Will the indictment of another officer involved in covering up the shooting give us the answers?

Biden administration fuels rural and tribal progress with $366 million green energy boost

Biden's $366 million green energy initiative promises a sustainable future for rural and tribal communities, spotlighting the administration's dedication to equitable clean energy access.

NYT columnist misleadingly trashes the economy, to explain why people view economy negatively

Dissecting Economic Pessimism: Analyzing Steve Rattner's Perspective on Public Sentiment