The Adventures of Baron Trumphausen
The Mueller report is a damning indictment of this president and his administration. Yet Republicans will continue to stay idly by as Donald Trump drags the US down with him.
Life by Chocolate
Innovative students in Scotland are reviving the ancient natural remedy of chocolate, aiming to ease ailments like fatigue and premenstrual syndrome.
The Mueller Report: More Disquieting Insights
The report profiles Trump campaign staffers and their relationships with a huge cast of shadowy Russian operatives.
The Mueller Report: Further Proof That a Savior Isn’t Coming
A conversation with author and activist Sarah Kendzior about just how bad things are.
The Mueller Report: The First Hundred Pages
On Thursday, Attorney General William Barr Released the Redacted Version of the Mueller report. Think of it as political Netflix, and start binge reading.
Youth Struggle With After-Effects of Gun Violence
From Parkland to Pittsburgh, nonprofits are helping students deal with gun violence trauma. But advocates say schools should play a bigger role.
Soros, DHS Whistleblowers Urge More Truth-Telling
The annual Ridenhour Prizes are the one day whistleblowers get their due .
After Legalization of Gangs, Ecuador’s Murder Rate Dropped 400%
Starting in 2007, Ecuador reformed its police and decriminalized gang membership. A study in 2017 showed the murder rate dropped by over 400 percent.
Tax Advice from the Best — Conmen, Crooks, Comics, and Geniuses
Are you in pain from the IRS? Does Donald Trump share your pain? He doesn’t share much else, it seems, except his opinions. For instance, he thinks the IRS is “stupid.” Is he right? Check out what these characters have to say: Al Capone, Albert Einstein, Dave Barry, Mark Twain, Mae West, and many others.
Why the High Hopes for Trump’s Tax Returns Are Misplaced
President Donald Trump’s foes have high hopes for what his tax returns might show. They should scale back their expectations because nothing we know about Trump would indicate that the information the documents contain will be comprehensive or accurate.
Will Meatless Burgers Save the World?
The American diet is getting a vegan makeover. Will it help fight climate change?
The Life, Captivity, and Trial of Bowe Bergdahl: A Symbol of America’s Failure in Afghanistan?
Bowe Bergdahl’s story exemplifies government dysfunction, political posturing, and a failed American policy.
For-Profit and Online Colleges Spend the Least on Instruction, Report Finds
If you’re looking for the greatest bang for your tuition buck, you might want to look first at public colleges and universities.
Is It Time to Worry About the Next Recession?
Corporate debt is piling up and may lead to the next recession, at a time when many US families haven’t fully recovered from the last one.
Voter Roll Purges: Another Trick for Disenfranchising Voters?
Voter roll purges are required by law. But aggressive purge practices and purges based on inaccurate information disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters.
Would Universal Background Checks Create National Gun Registry?
Some gun rights advocates object to a federal universal background check law because they believe it would create a de facto national gun registry. Are they right?
We’ve Been Distracted During Mueller Time
How could the polls be so wrong days before the 2016 US general election? It’s a question we still don’t have answers for. It’s up to the American people to acknowledge a threat that remains in place for 2020.
Why Is Big Oil Bankrolling an ‘Environmental’ CO2 Capture Company?
Chevron is part of a $65M financing deal for a CO2 capture tech firm. Is Big Oil turning over a new leaf, or is their interest more sinister?
Decision Limits Judicial Discretion To Release Grand Jury Materials
Friday’s appellate court ruling may restrict just how much of the Mueller report ever sees the light of day.
Could Everything You Know About Global Population Growth Be Wrong?
Contrary to popular and long held assumptions, global population is declining. The environmental consequences are good, the economic consequences are bad, says this podcast guest.