Legislation To Make Lynching A Federal Crime Clears Historic Hurdle In Congress
On Wednesday, the Senate approved legislation that, if enacted, would make lynching a federal crime for the first time in U.S. history.
How Is The World Reacting To Trump’s Decision To Withdraw From Syria?
President Trump declared victory over ISIS. But the international response is decidedly mixed — from worries in liberated Raqqa, to applause from Russia and measured resolve in Israel.
Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
New Report Reveals That In Illinois 690 Clergy Have Been Accused Of Sexual Abuse
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly interviews Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke about the Attorney General’s report, revealing that 690 clergy have been of accused of sexual abuse.
Today 110 Detained Iraqis Were Supposed To Be Released, Instead Their Case Is In Turmoil
Today was supposed to be a good day for detained Iraqis who were rounded up starting in the summer of 2017. A district court judge had ordered the remaining 110 of the group to be released, but today’s opinion from the 6th Circuit Court throws the case…
Criminal Case Against Harvey Weinstein Will Move Forward
The criminal case against former movie producer Harvey Weinstein can continue, a judge ruled today in Manhattan. Weinstein’s attorneys had filed a motion to get the entire case dismissed.
Earlonne Woods, ‘Ear Hustle’ Co-Host, Celebrates First Holiday Since His Release From Prison
Earlonne Woods co-hosted the podcast Ear Hustle while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. After California Governor Jerry Brown commuted his sentence last month, Woods reflects on spending this first holiday out from behind bars for our series “F…
Chip By Chip, Restoring The Damaged Washington National Cathedral
The famous cathedral was damaged seven years ago in an earthquake. Master stone masons are still working to repair the intricate Gothic stonework on its iconic towers.
Under New Deal, Asylum Seekers Will Wait In Mexico While Claims Are Processed
The U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement in which third-country asylum seekers will wait in Mexico while claims are processed. Up to this point, asylum seekers have waited in the U.S.
Democrats Can’t Avoid Identity Politics In 2020
Facing a crowded primary in 2020, Democratic presidential candidates may not be able avoid identity issues in a Democratic party that is increasingly the party of nonwhites and white liberals.
Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps
The Agriculture Department wants to limit states’ ability to apply for exemption waivers. It wants more able-bodied people to work in exchange for federal food benefits.
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