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How Harvey washed away partisanship

Somalia Seeks U.S. Help Against Al-Qaeda Rebels Aiding Iran

Here’s an ominous little piece of news that got drowned in all the flood coverage of Hurricane Harvey.

What a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Learned

One of the first ambassadors to really use social media in an active way.

Do You Think This Emergency Order Is Unconstitutional?

Virgin Islands Allows National Guard To Seize Guns, Ammo Ahead Of Hurricane Irma

More than 5,000 out-of-state voters may have tipped New Hampshire

The state’s same-day registration is an invitation for fraud because of loose proof-of-residence rules.

A Green Classroom Revolution That Is Spreading Across The U.S.

His students thrive in school and in life by growing, cooking, eating, and sharing the bounty of their green classroom.

5 Questions About DACA Answered

Trump signaled he supports legalizing DACA, saying he would revisit the issue if Congress can't legalize the program.

2 Democrat Senators Show Hostility to Religion in Questions for Judicial Nominee

Both senators appear to have forgotten Article VI’s admonition.

Antifa Classified as Domestic Terrorists by DHS

Federal authorities have been warning state and local officials of Antifa's increasingly dangerous tactics.

SPLC busted Again

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit organization that has long been regarded as a glorified direct-mail scam that profits from hate-

Are Sex Offender Registries constitutional?

A ruling coming out of a federal court this week could lead to a significant change in how the country deals with convicted sex offenders.

Nurse arrested for refusing to draw blood

The detective didn’t have a warrant to draw the patient’s blood, and the patient wasn’t conscious, so he couldn’t give consent.

North Korean bomb prompts condemnation

North Korea's biggest nuclear test to date was condemned around the world on Sunday,

It’s time for Congress to retire one of its most dangerous weapons

With a deadline of Sept. 29 looming and Congress nearing their summer recess, the debt ceiling is primed to be a big issue when they return.

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge To Commission On Presidential Debates

A Federal Appeals Court in Washington, D.C. has upheld a decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by Gary Johnson and Jill Stein.

House Commerce Committee delays net neutrality hearing

The House Energy and Commerce Committee will delay its hearing on net neutrality that was scheduled for Sept. 7

The Legal Crises to Follow in Hurricane Harvey's Wake

Lawyers in Houston are acting as first responders, connecting victims with insurance issues, among others, to pro bono assistance.