Questions raised about the limits of the criminal-justice system as a check on police misconduct.  Source: Freddie Gray and the limits of courtroom prosecutions (+video) – CSMonitor.com Continue reading Freddie Gray and the limits of courtroom prosecutions (+video) – CSMonitor.com

  The Good Food Institute, according to Quartz, represents the interests of clean and plant-based food industries This means burgers not made from slaughtering cows and more made from the latest food … Continue reading The lab-grown food industry is now lobbying in Washington

What are the 4 Reasons? Despite its name, the South China Sea hardly touches the southern half of mainland China. This hotly contested body of water touches the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, … Continue reading 4 Reasons the South China Sea Matters to International Diplomacy and What Trump and Clinton are Saying About It

During this election series, the issue of race and ethnicity has been made a point several times. Whether it was Donald Trump’s comments about Mexicans in his first campaign speech, or whether … Continue reading The United States of Changing Demographics

The new confidence follows a pair of high-profile, social-media-fueled protests led by Democrats on Capitol Hill in recent weeks. Source: New energy for Democrats’ gun fight, but same result – The Washington … Continue reading New energy for Democrats’ gun fight, but same result – The Washington Post

While missing a Supreme Court Justice, deciding issues may prove to be more difficult and cause even more gridlock in the government. This just goes to show that nothing is really getting … Continue reading Supreme Court Tie Blocks Obama Immigration Plan

Isn’t it ironic that the UK is now voting on whether or not they want independence from the EU? Are there similarities to the American independence movement from Britain? Counting is under … Continue reading Counting under way in UK’s historic referendum on EU membership – BBC News

https://www.decidethefuture.org/ An amendment known as Mccain amendment 4787, seeks to give the government warrantless access to your internet browsing history under the Patriot Act. Luckily one website is making it incredibly easy … Continue reading John McCain and Mitch McConnell want the FBI to have warrantless access to your internet browsing history. 

Colombia’s government and FARC rebels announce a ceasefire agreement that would end five decades of bloody conflict while negotiators reach a final peace deal. Source: Colombia, FARC rebels to sign ceasefire agreement … Continue reading Colombia, FARC rebels to sign ceasefire agreement – CNN.com

Is a Russian partnership with China trustworthy? Asia News -Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new vision of a Greater Eurasian partnership involving China may be the focus of his official visit to Beijing … Continue reading Putin to sell Eurasian vision on China trip, Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

Beyoncé’s new clothing line, Ivy Park, has a mission statement to “support ad empower women” but according to reports in this article, the clothing is made mostly by women in shops with … Continue reading Report says Beyoncé’s Ivy Park line is made using sweat shop labor — Quartz

The Stein Effect Green Party primary candidate Jill Stein has called for inclusive debates and to have her name on the ballot this election cycle. If this were any other election year, … Continue reading The Stein Effect