Activists Have A New Strategy To Block Gas Pipelines: State’s Rights
Oil and gas pipeline opponents have a new legal strategy. They’re encouraging states to exercise rights granted in the Clean Water Act to stop new pipeline construction.
Another Wave Of Ex-National Security Officials Criticize Trump
For the third time in recent days, former national security officials have signed a letter criticizing President Trump’s decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan.
Trump Administration Moves To Penalize Immigrants For Using Government Benefits
The idea has already sparked warnings about consequences for immigrants and the nation’s health care system.
New York Governor Expected To OK Panel Overseeing Prosecutors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to sign legislation that would create an independent board to investigate prosecutorial misconduct. Prosecutors say it’s unconstitutional and will fight it.
Catholic Church Reels From Latest Child Sex Abuse Investigation
The Catholic church is facing another crisis over sexual abuse by clergy. David Greene talks to Jesuit priest Thomas Reese of Religion News Service about the implications.
Firefighters Continue Making Headway Against California Blazes
Steep, rugged terrain has slowed progress on most of the fires raging throughout the state, including the Ranch Fire. But by Sunday, officials said the Ferguson fire was fully contained.
Man Who Sexually Assaulted Airline Passenger Convicted, Could Face Life In Prison
It took a jury less than four hours of deliberation to convict a Detroit-area man of sexually assaulting a woman who had fallen asleep in the window seat next to him during an overnight flight.
Trump Reacts To Report On White House Counsel Cooperation With Mueller
President Trump responds to an article suggesting a White House lawyer is cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Catholic Community Grapples With Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Report
NPR’s Lakshmi Singh discusses the Pennsylvania attorney general’s report with Terry McKiernan of Bishops Accountability; Catholic University of America professor Kurt Martens; and The American Conservative journalist Rod Dreher.
A Summer Camp For Sikh Youth
For two decades, Sikh children from all around the country have gathered in Rockville, Md., for an overnight summer camp. They learn about the history of their religion, and how to deal with bullying.
Vermont Looks To Booming Hemp Business
Maple syrup, cheese and craft beer. To these Vermont products, now add hemp. Farmers in the state are increasingly growing it to extract a compound called CBD for its purported medicinal benefits.
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