To hell with the filibuster
Representative democracy based on majority rule is logical; anything else is utterly illogical and self-defeating.
Federal silence deepens scrutiny after killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti
Nearly three days after the shooting, DHS has withheld shooter identities as video evidence, lawmakers, and unions challenge the administration’s account.
Former City Council president indicted on fraud, bribery, and extortion charges
If convicted of all charges, Tamaya Dennard could face a maximum sentence of 50 years in federal prison.
Fur seal populations in California increase after near extinction
The population has grown rapidly, and in 2024, biologists recorded 2,133 fur seals, including 1,276 pups.
Federal judge’s ruling vacates Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of petition to protect gray...
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it denied a petition for protection last year.
US police more likely to use force against left-wing protesters
“Police are not just engaging more because [leftwing protesters] are more violent. They’re engaging more even with peaceful protesters.”
Ecuador residents vote against new oil project in the Amazon
Petroecuador, the state oil company, will be required to dismantle its operations at the park's eastern edge in the Amazon in the coming months.
Scale raises the ceiling, but fiscal foundations determine whether autocracy or democracy prevails
The implication is stark: democracy is not only a constitutional or ideological arrangement; it is fundamentally a fiscal one.
Trump Accused of Illegally Bribing State Attorney General
Instead of arguing Trump’s innocence, his campaign is attempting to plead incompetence over corruption.
Beer Company Develops Edible Six-Pack Rings That Feed, Rather Than Kill, Marine Life
A craft beer company and an ad agency brewed up a brilliant idea to save marine life if six-pack rings end up in the ocean.