The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. Native American tribes retain their sovereignty within the … Continue reading U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times

US president begins remembrance by celebrating diversity and promising to “destroy” groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIL. President Obama’s words provide strong sentiment, but they fail to acknowledge the fact that America … Continue reading Obama on 9/11 anniversary: We never give in to fear

The deal is intended to allow humanitarian aid to reach those most in need. The U.S. and Russia have not had a positive history in cease-fire deals when its comes to Syria, … Continue reading U.S., Russia reach deal on cease-fire in Syria

South Korean officials said that they had detected an “artificial” tremor emanating from North Korea on Friday morning. North Korea is using its place in the international system to test both the … Continue reading Tremor Points to a Nuclear Test in North Korea

In little noticed comments last week, Hillary Clinton suggested that the US should start preparing “military” responses to cyber-attacks allegedly perpetrated by Russia on the DNC and voter registration files. And her … Continue reading Almost everyone gets Russia wrong – apart from Obama (and Trump!)

The Redirect Method collected the metadata of 320,000 individuals, using 1,700 keywords, and served them advertisements that led them to the deradicalizing videos. Version 2.0 will target Far-Right Americans, and version 3.0? … Continue reading Google Program to Deradicalize Jihadis Will Be Used for Right-Wing American Extremists Next

Research presented evidence that past minimum-wage increases had not had the expected effect on employment. A rise in New Jersey’s minimum wage did not seem to slow hiring in fast-food restaurants in … Continue reading The Economist explains: Why some economists oppose minimum wages | The Economist

Glossing over the horrors of its 1838 sale of 272 people undermines whatever good intention the university might have had. The question and main issue at hand here is how the university … Continue reading For Georgetown to apologize for slavery, it must be clear about what it was – The Washington Post

Chancellor Angela Merkel admits immigration policy hurt her party in local elections over the weekend. Nations have the moral duty help people in danger and in need of assistance. Most of the … Continue reading Germany’s Angela Merkel admits immigration policy hurt party – CNN.com

Colin Kaepernick’s protest against racial injustice in the US appears to be slowly spreading with the US soccer international Megan Rapinoe kneeling during the anthem. On Sunday, Rapinoe said her gesture was … Continue reading Soccer star Megan Rapinoe kneels for anthem in unity with Colin Kaepernick

Last night, joined by his teammate Eric Reid, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem in continuation of his protest against police violence. It has to do with … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Has Nothing to Do With the Military

During one of her campaign speeches in Reno, Hillary Clinton brought attention to the “Alt Right.” She described the Alt Right as promoting race-baiting ideas, anti-Muslin and anti-immigrant ideas, and anti-woman ideas. … Continue reading Memes and Donald Trump: A Look Into the Alt-Right