“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” -- Aristotle Onassis
Immigration raids scheduled to take place in at least 9 US cities Sunday could be mass, indiscriminate roundups that target entire families rather than those who pose a threat, says a former acting director of ICE.
US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid pressure over his brokering of plea deal for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Congress Delays Robert Mueller Hearings Amid Dispute Over Time For Questions.
Steven Mnuchin warns Congress the government is running out of money faster than expected.
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are two of the most ideologically aligned candidates in the Democratic primary — both left-wing populists who rail against a “rigged” economic system. In poll after poll, Sanders appeals to: lower-income and less-educated people, men and younger people who vote less frequently. While Warren's camp consists of: people with postgraduate degrees, women, and seniors who follow politics closely.
Tennessee Lawmakers Aim To Ban Weddings By Internet-Ordained Ministers.
Many US jails fail to stop inmate suicides. It’s a problem commonly blamed on the mere fact that more mentally ill people are landing behind bars, a trend that started after state psychiatric hospitals began closing in the 1970s and promised alternatives failed to emerge.
Seattle Faces Backlash After Easing Up On Punishing Crimes Involving Mental Illness. “Seattle is grappling with a crisis of what is sometimes called "visible homelessness" — people who live in the street and struggle with mental illness or drug addiction. It's a population that often commits small crimes, such as disorderly conduct or shoplifting to pay for drugs. And public frustration is growing. Some accuse a reform-oriented local criminal justice system of becoming too tolerant.”
Survivors of gun violence in US face lifetime of pain and expense.
EPA expands use of pesticide that can be toxic to bees.
A new copyright bill would mean anyone who's ever shared a meme, shared a photo that isn't theirs, or downloaded a photo they didn't take could find themselves owing $5,000. “Every single person who uses the Internet and regularly interacts with copyrighted works (that’s everyone) should contact their Senators to oppose this bill.”
Facebook Will Now Show You How To Opt Out Of Targeted Ads.
Robots could take over 20 million jobs by 2030, experts say. The trend could boost productivity and economic growth but also bring greater income inequality.
Autistic Londoners issued with 'autism alert' cards by police.
States Are Ratcheting Up Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders. Nineteen states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren't proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.
Thousands of people have taken a Facebook pledge to storm Area 51 to 'see them aliens'.
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