How the Media Enabled Donald Trump by Destroying Politics First
The mainstream media is to blame for Donald Trump’s rise, but not for the reasons most people think.
US turned away thousands of Haitian asylum-seekers and detained hundreds more in the 90s
When the U.S. detained Haitian refugees indefinitely, it set a precedent.
L.A. City Councilman arrested in federal corruption probe
“Councilman Huizar violated the public trust to a staggering degree, allegedly soliciting and accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from multiple sources over many years.”
First 100 days: Trump and the degradation of the presidency
The first 100 days is an artificial landmark for presidents. But it does offer an opportunity to pause and assess their accomplishments.
Tropical cyclone causes miles-long oil slick
Oil spills have become an "unfortunate byproduct" of building large oil rigs in hurricane-prone areas.
The man who saw Trump coming a century ago
That’s Thorstein Veblen, the greatest American thinker you probably never heard of (or forgot).
An End To Impunity For Dictators – And Their Backers – Makes The World...
The U.S. should definitely reflect on, and learn from, these guilty verdicts.
The War of the Turkish Deep States
Many Turks believe, rightly or wrongly, that US intelligence knew in advance what would happen on July 15th and didn’t warn the country’s political leaders.
Toxic Economy: Common Chemicals Cost US Billions Every Year
Researchers estimate the United States economy takes a $340 billion hit annually as endocrine-disrupting compounds lower IQs, increase behavior problems and exacerbate health woes like obesity and diabetes.
Oxford study shows ‘heat can lead to food insecurity in a matter of days’
"Policymakers across sectors should consider how the socioeconomic links between heat, health, income, and food insecurity can be integrated into research, heat action plans, food programs, and labor regulations."