Climate of fear is driving local officials to quit – new study from California finds threats, abuse
Researchers surveyed hundreds of elected officials in three Southern California counties. They found 2 in 3 respondents…
Researchers surveyed hundreds of elected officials in three Southern California counties. They found 2 in 3 respondents…
19 US cities have introduced local reparations initiatives to address historic harms against Black residents. But designing…
The use of 3D-printed guns in criminal and violent activities is likely to continue to increase. And governments and police…
The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys…
Colorado voters have been asked 10 times since 1970 to vote on abortion ballot measures.
Political polarization and people not being exposed to other perspectives online are two major factors that contribute to…
‘Ours is the only city in Brazil where the Confederate flag flies,’ said a city council member in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste.…
Activists are calling on city officials to bolster Philly’s sanctuary city policies, as they fear retaliation from the…
Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing…
Trust in media is low, and more Americans are avoiding traditional sources of news. Instead, they are turning to social…
An enemies list isn’t a weapon against ‘the Deep State.’ It was a tool Richard Nixon used to create a deep state of…
Often rooted in racism, DEI backlash ignores the full picture, one where these programs help employees thrive and lead to…
The Pennsylvania attorney general’s investigation targeted not only the suspected leader of the trafficking ring, but…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from Trump’s first administration harmed many middle-class and low-income taxpayers. But Black…
Trump reversed the Cuba ‘thaw’ initiated by President Barack Obama. But second-guessing the incoming president’s policy…
The FBI investigates everything from terrorist threats to cybercrime to public corruption. What does the presidentially…
Composer Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024, was a titan of 20th-century American music. So why don’t music majors…
Responsible political judgment requires reflection − and reflection takes time.
You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. That doesn’t make him…
In 1972, a South Korean president instigated a self-coup and succeeded. Understanding why – and why the latest attempt…