More Marijuana Legalization Coming — Could Trump Be On Board?
Reading Time: 3 minutes 2018 has been a good year for marijuana legalization. And it may only be getting better come November.
Washington State Judge Rules Against Kids in Climate Change Lawsuit
Reading Time: 3 minutes A Washington State judge dismisses climate change lawsuit in a blow to a group of youth activists. While a setback, the activists vow to continue the fight.
What Will Happen If Abortion Legislation Is Turned Back to the States?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Some states’ laws are already cutting access to reproductive health care. What can the rest of the US expect if a conservative SCOTUS tips the balance on Roe v. Wade?
What Trump Was Hinting at in Cohen Tweet
Reading Time: 26 minutes Michael Cohen may have just jeopardized Trump’s presidency. Long before the spotlight was on the president’s most troublesome ex-attorney, WhoWhatWhy was probing this curious character in the Russiagate saga.
Let’s Get the Facts Straight About Mueller and His Investigation
Reading Time: 4 minutes There is a lot of confusion about special counsel Robert Mueller’s mission. We’re cutting through the clutter.
Hot Air and a Big Baby — Trump Can Expect Snarky Treatment in the UK
Reading Time: 3 minutes The US president is notoriously thin-skinned. He’s faced considerable protests across America — but it’s about to be turned up to “11” when he touches down in the UK tomorrow.
Afghanistan: 17 Years of Incompetence, Corruption, and Waste
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new government report concludes that the US’s ongoing effort — now in its 17th year — to stabilize and reconstruct Afghanistan has been marred by misspending, corruption, and incompetence.
Has the Right-Wing Spin Machine Met Its Match?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Right-wing spinmeisters like Sean Hannity are using Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a tool to scare their audiences. They should be afraid of her — but for different reasons.
The Lack of Accountability in US Politics Is Beyond Shameful
Reading Time: 3 minutes With so much job security, US politicians can get away with just about anything and the country suffers as a result.
Justice Kennedy’s Departure a Grim Prospect for Election Reform
Reading Time: 6 minutes Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court — and the consequences could be dire for a number of election reform efforts. Kennedy had a mixed record on the issue but his successor will likely be much worse.