by Jack Jenkins Posted on October 12, 2014 Updated: October 12, 2014
“I believe everyone [is] born equal. And they're loved by Jesus. And I think that everyone, therefore, should get equal rights in the political system," Jason Wong said.
by Jeff Spross Posted on October 12, 2014
Research shows trillions in likely economic losses from increased storm strength by 2090 if climate change continues -- with Japan the hardest hit.
by Annie-Rose Strasser Posted on October 11, 2014 Updated: October 11, 2014
At ComicCon, "be nice, be respectful, be cool, and be kind to each other," the sign reads.
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by Nicole Flatow Posted on October 11, 2014
One outrage bled into another in Missouri this week, as protesters from around the country began their planned “Weekend of Resistance” days after the shooting of another black teen in St. Louis sparked another round of escalated protests.
by Zack Ford Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 11, 2014
And Idaho and North Carolina make 29. Could Alaska be next?
by Nicole Flatow Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 11, 2014
There’s a lot we don’t know about how many people have actually been killed at police hands in the United States, thanks to woefully inadequate transparency and federal record-keeping. But there’s one thing we do now know.
by Beenish Ahmed Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 10, 2014
"And the father of Malala and Malala have done nothing at all. Her father is a good salesman, that’s it. And the daughter has also become a salesgirl. And they are dancing on the tunes of West."
by Alice Ollstein Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 10, 2014
The 79-year-old says her recent struggle with voter ID reminds her of when she had to pay a poll tax in 1954.
by Emily Baxter - Guest Contributor, Jamie Keene - Guest Contributor Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 10, 2014
Whites, men and white men dominate elected offices. Women and people of color are massively underrepresented.
by Claire Moser - Guest Contributor Posted on October 10, 2014 Updated: October 10, 2014
In previously unreported comments that were captured on video, Colorado Republican attorney general candidate Cynthia Coffman can be seen telling supporters that she intends to lead a legal fight against the U.S. government.
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