New York City Temporarily Halts More Uber And Lyft Cars On The Road
The New York City Council voted to put new licenses for Uber and Lyft cars on hold for a year to study the services’ effect on traffic congestion and look at how drivers are paid.
Is It Springtime For Putin And Republicans?
If maintaining the current Republican hold on the White House and Congress means justifying and defending Donald Trump and his connections to Moscow, then that is the party’s mission for today.
How A Labor Of Love Grew Into An ‘Enchanted Forest’ In Oregon
A family road trip in 1963 inspired Roger Tofte to build a fairy tale theme park. At first, he made everything on his own, by hand. Now, more than 100,000 people a year visit his dream come to life.
Did Government Paperwork Really Weigh Down Airliner?
An American Airlines flight was about to take off from Reagan National Airport when the pilot announced that the plane was overweight, and that they had to offload 1,400 pounds of documents.
‘Lies My Teacher Told Me,’ And How American History Can Be Used As A Weapon
James Loewen’s 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.
Chicago Pastor Speaks Out About The City’s Deadly Wave Of Violence
Rachel Martin talks to Ira Acree, an anti-violence activist and Chicago pastor, about the city’s recent spike in shootings, and challenges in preventing violence during the summer months.
Colorado Voters May Get A Chance To Weigh In On Oil And Gas Issues
Signatures for ballot initiatives — one by advocates for residents opposed to fracking; the other by advocates for landowners seeking to protect mineral rights — have been submitted to officals.
Foundation That Promotes Social Justice Magnifies Heather Heyer’s Legacy
We check in with the mother of Heather Heyer, the woman killed in Charlottesville, Va., a year ago when a car rammed into counter-protesters during a violent white nationalist rally.
What A Justice Kavanaugh Could Mean For The Mueller Investigation And Trump
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh opposes limiting the power of the presidency. That opinion could have profound consequences for the special counsel investigation.
Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides’ Union Dues
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would prohibit some home health workers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks. The rule would likely undercut unions’ power, all agree.
West Virginia House Panel Votes To Impeach Entire Supreme Court
The articles of impeachment recommend the entire bench, including its chief justice, be impeached “for maladministration, corruption, incompetency, neglect of duty, and certain high crimes.”
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