Politics

New directive tells federal prosecutors to pursue capital punishment “in all appropriate cases” in D.C., despite local repeal, as rights groups warn the policy spreads fear and undermines safety.

The assault was seen as retaliation for a deadly blast that damaged a key bridge linking Russia with Crimea, an explosion that Russian President Vladimir Putin called an "act of terrorism" by Ukraine.

For now, it looks like the Right's "Drill, Baby, Drill" ethos is back on.

The move was anticipated. What has been anticipated has happened—and is happening.

An ongoing visitation on the issue of propaganda in the current political environment.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has just issued a statement headed: “Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone To Facilitate New Advanced Nuclear Development.”

On burning books but not ideas.

To most people the National Endowment for Democracy, probably looks like a pretty innocuous organization. But when you examine the records of those who control it and its affiliates, it starts to look like they’re running a shadow foreign policy, sometimes acting in ways that are contrary to the wishes of the powers that be in Washington.

As workloads and costs have grown — and budgets and staffing have shrunk — SSA’s service delivery has worsened.

“People with disabilities and older adults receiving SSI represent some of the most marginalized members of our society. History will not forgive us if we fail to address their needs.”