Sarah Galo in National Security 2 minutes ago
While all departments within the federal government are experiencing cuts of some kind, none seem as alarming, as the cuts made by the department of defense.
Aubrey Bloomfield in Gay Rights 5 minutes ago
To mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Human Rights Watch has released its annual LGBT rights "Hall of Shame," highlighting those promoting homophobic policies.
Maxime Fischer-Zernin in National Security 26 minutes ago
Obama administration engaged in questionable investigation of leak in 2009 by tracking Fox News chief Washington correspondent James Rosen’s emails and movements.
Maribel Hermosillo in Guns 49 minutes ago
On Mother's Day, a gunman injured 19 people including 2 children and there was minimal coverage in the media. Read about how the minimal coverage represents a class issue in the United States.
Christine Salek in Gay Rights 1 hour ago
A Texas judge is enforcing a "morality clause" in divorce papers saying a woman can’t have lesbian roommate unless they’re married. Marriage is, of course, illegal in Texas.
Elizabeth Strassner in Crime 1 hour ago
Many states in the world consistently have failed to uphold women's rights — but it is nonetheless shocking that in these five, governments have gone so far as to imprison rape victims.
Mayura Iyer in Crime 1 hour ago
A former hero cop who was given a seat next to Michelle Obama at a speech by the president is now charged with the rape of two women and the assault of another.
Mayura Iyer in General Politics 2 hours ago
In his online radio show, right-wing host Pete Santilli has made ridiculous and violent remarks towards former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, saying that she should be "shot in the vagina".