Sick of Trump? Try laughing at him We may be tired of Trump, but we aren’t tired of making fun of him Salon · Apr 22, 2023
Landmark law saved whales through marine industries change The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought profound impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
A Navy ship named for a Confederate victory now honors a Black Union hero The Navy has renamed the USS Chancellorsville, a name honoring a Confederate victory, to the USS Robert Smalls, after an enslaved man who escaped the South by stealing a Confederate steamship. WEKU · Apr 12, 2023
Trump’s verbal assaults pose risks to prosecutors and could fuel violence Trump has resorted to ‘incendiary rhetoric’ to deter investigations and to rile up his base, experts say, and shows no sign of letting up The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023
Trump’s legal woes pick up speed as Republican 2024 race heats up The ex-president faces four criminal investigations that are gaining momentum, raising the odds he will face charges, ex-federal prosecutors say The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023
Most shocking Oscars moments - from Will Smith's slap to Marlon Brando's refusal As the Oscars comes around again, there have been a fair share of jaw-dropping moments over the years that are not about the films - here is a round up of ten most shocking things to happen at the Academy Awards Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023
Walgreens hit with abortion backlash The hashtag #boycottwalgreens has been growing on Twitter and TikTok Salon · Mar 10, 2023
The top 10 most shocking Oscars speech moments, from Will Smith to Roman Polanski The most viewed Oscars moment award goes to Will Smith for his astonishing reaction to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023
11 American celebrity Arsenal fans including rapper Jay-Z and actor Jamie Foxx Arsenal news: There are plenty of Gooners around the globe but there are a a number of USA stars who follow Mikel Arteta's side Football London · Mar 9, 2023
LAPD ban of 'thin blue line' flags is latest salvo in culture war LOS ANGELES — For some, the "thin blue line" flag is an expression of solidarity with police officers who have lost their lives on the job. Los Angeles Times · Jan 22, 2023
Families still being charged thousands in care home fees after relative’s death Bereaved billed up to month’s worth of care, despite UK competition regulator saying such charges are likely to be illegal The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Michael Moore's new message of hope Filmmaker and activist predicted "red wave" would be a dud. His new podcast urges embattled liberals not to despair Salon · Jan 8, 2023
2022: We were gaslit in goblin mode Leading dictionaries pick "gaslighting" and "goblin mode" as the English words of the year. Well, how appropriate! Salon · Dec 25, 2022
Cyclist, 85, run off Fernleigh Track by motorbike: suffers spinal injury AN 85-YEAR-OLD cyclist has suffered a spinal injury after he was run off the Fernleigh Track by a motorbike rider. Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022 Save whales or eat lobster? The battle reaches the White House Fishing gear used by Maine lobstermen is killing right whales. Will boosting a $1bn industry trump protecting an endangered species?
Salon · Nov 27, 2022 Why media missed the mark on midterms Today's news media simply refuses to recognize that the story of democracy in America is changing
The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2022 ‘I never doubted it’: why film-maker Michael Moore forecast ‘blue tsunami’ in midterms Film-maker says the salient lesson from the midterms for Democrats is to stop depressing their own vote with pessimism, fear and conventional thinking
Salon · Nov 8, 2022 AZ poll workers face right-wing threats "It feels very much like predatory behavior and that we are being stalked," Maricopa elections chief says
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 LAPD launches probe after politicians heard in racist recording complain about leak Nury Martinez resigned seat after calling colleague’s Black son a ‘monkey’ in recording
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Car crash that killed four teens is linked to ‘Kia Challenge’ TikTok craze, Buffalo police say Dead youngsters were all aged between 14 and 19 and teen driver now faces charges
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022 First Thing: Is Trump-backed election denier Doug Mastriano too extreme to win? The far-right Republican who is running for governor in Pennsylvania has extremist views – and he hasn’t softened his stance. Plus, how Barbra Streisand rose above jabs at her appearance
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2022 ‘I’m deadly serious’: why film-maker Michael Moore is confident of a Democratic midterm win The Academy Award winner has been emailing a ‘daily dose of truth’ to mobilize supporters of the party to vote in November
Salon · Oct 10, 2022 Michael Moore's bold prediction Maverick filmmaker who called 2016 for Trump sees a "tsunami" of angry Democrats hitting polls in "Roevember"
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022 Police chief helped compile ‘independent’ review into death of officer probing LAPD rape allegations: lawyer The attending physician who determined Mr Tipping’s cause of death is a reserve LAPD officer
Tribune News Service · Sep 26, 2022 Linda Ronstadt bonus Q&A: She discusses her singing, politics, why rattlesnake tastes bad and more As a longtime social activist, would Linda Ronstadt ever consider going into politics?