Delta Airlines helps National Park Service reopen MLK national park amidst the government shutdown
“As we celebrate his life and legacy this holiday weekend, we felt it was important we do our part to ensure that the historical landmarks be accessible to the public."
The great Trump contradiction: His rogue individualism vs. choice-denying, fascist rhetoric
Trump is neither disciplined, stable, nor smart enough to be a full-fledged, fascist autocrat, especially if checks and balances hold. The impeachment threat, dicey implementation aside, is...
USDA makes historic increase for SNAP benefits
“A modernized Thrifty Food Plan is more than a commitment to good nutrition – it’s an investment in our nation’s health, economy, and security.”
The Era Of Private Prisons May Soon Be Over
Homeland Security will review the use of private prisons for immigrant detention.
US Fish and Wildlife precludes listing of monarch butterfly on Endangered Species Act; remains...
While the monarch butterfly remains a candidate for the list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found listing actions for 161 species on the National Listing Workplan a higher priority.
New study confirms lead poisoning is a global problem among children
"The unequivocal conclusion of this research is that children around the world are being poisoned by lead on a massive and previously unrecognized scale."
The United States of tax havens
The United States, where countless corrupt billionaires and dictators have stashed their loot, is not a single tax haven, but many separate tax havens.
Florida doctor under investigation after cussing out patient and stealing phone
“Get your money and get the hell out! See ya later.”
UK judge denies US request to extradite Assange
“I find that the mental condition of Mr. Assange is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him to the United States of America.”
Former police chief and two officers arrested for framing innocent teen
A former police chief and two former patrol officers from Florida allegedly conspired to frame a 16-year-old for four unsolved local burglaries.