U.S. and UK ban laptops on Middle East flights
No electronic device larger than a smartphone is allowed on flights from these countries.
Philadelphia cop arrested on animal cruelty charges
Long has been suspended by Police Commissioner Richard Ross for thirty days with the intent to dismiss.
USDA drops plan to test for Monsanto weed killer in food
Much more research is needed to understand the impact on human health of chronic dietary exposures to pesticides.
Trump tweets from Twilight Zone
"Dream. Big wall. Can’t see top."
The public is clueless about the federal budget and it’s the New York Times’...
We should be able to get reporters to do their jobs and report budget numbers in a way that means something to their audience.
On the ground activism: Hundreds march in Chicago to protest against GOP health care...
"This bill puts at risk health care for over a million people, billions of dollars for Illinois and tens of thousands of jobs."
Congressman under criminal investigation for campaign finance violations
“Rep. Hunter has shown a blatant disregard for the rules, spending tens of thousands of dollars from his campaign for his personal benefit.”
The superrich have profited from a broken system – and their money alone won’t...
Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills.
Neil Gorsuch and the case of the frozen trucker
Neil Gorsuch cast a cold, solitary vote against a worker who was fighting for his life.
Koch brothers to bribe GOP politicians to vote ‘no’ on health care bill
It seems the Koch brothers and their network are getting even bolder when it comes to showing their influence in politics.