Imagine the entire population of France uprooted from their homes, forced to flee danger, persecution or starvation. The U.N. refugee agency says more people than that — 65 million — were displaced … Continue reading UN Urges Solutions as Refugee Population Hits Record High – The New York Times

It seems that not much has changed within the Senate concerning gun control. Are we really that surprised? WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate rejected rival plans to bolster the federal background … Continue reading A divided Senate rejects gun curbs, despite Orlando massacre

In what has to be some kind of record, the Washington Post ran 16 negative stories on Bernie Sanders in 16 hours—a window that includes the crucial Democratic debate in Flint, Michigan, … Continue reading Washington Post Ran 16 Negative Stories on Bernie Sanders in 16 Hours | FAIR

“In normal times I think it is very important that there be a separation between monetary and fiscal policy. And it is a primary reason for independence of the central bank. We’ve … Continue reading US Federal Reserve ‘Might Legitimately Consider’ Public Money Creation – Positive Money

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that evidence of a crime may be used against a defendant even if the police did something wrong or illegal in obtaining it. The … Continue reading The Supreme Court says evidence of a crime may be used against a defendant even if the officer did some wrong or something illegal in obtaining it.

  “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” This is the question that British voters will be asked to answer on the twenty-third … Continue reading Brexit and Why It May Never Happen

With 65 million displaced refugees around the world, developed nations must come to terms with their responsibility as leaders to assist in providing these people with homes. If they’re not going to … Continue reading Record 65 Million Displaced by Global Conflicts, U.N. Says 

As it often does, Facebook recently tweaked the way its advertising (and privacy) settings work, which means you now have extra options when it comes to stopping your social media activities from … Continue reading Stop Facebook From Following You Around the Web

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Rep. Gwen Moore sees tax deductions as similar to welfare, therefore they should be subject to the same trials and tribulations. Source: This congresswoman wants the rich to take drug tests to … Continue reading This congresswoman wants the rich to take drug tests to get their tax breaks – Vox

A top Saudi Arabian official visiting Washington gave his full backing Friday to State Department officials protesting the White House’s refusal to directly confront the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Source: … Continue reading Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir rips White House on Syria, talks 2016 campaign – CNNPolitics.com

Elizabeth Warren, a senator being eyed as a possible Democratic vice presidential pick, dropped by Hillary Clinton’s campaign headquarters on Friday, according to people in the room. Source: Elizabeth Warren visits Hillary … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren visits Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn HQ – CNNPolitics.com