American Medical Association Endorses Proposals to Curb Gun Violence
The American Medical Association came out in support of a slew of progressive proposals to curb gun violence on Tuesday.
A New Immigration Office Will Crack Down on ‘Citizenship Cheaters’
The federal agency that processes immigration applications is planning to open a Los Angeles-based office to identify Americans accused of "cheating" their way to citizenship.
A Pacific Standard Reading List for World Environment Day
Without action, there will be more plastic than fish in the world's ocean by mid-century.
Jury Appears Deadlocked on Fate of Trump Inauguration Protesters
A Washington, D.C., jury appears deadlocked in the cases of three people facing felony charges for destruction of property during protests on President Donald Trump's inauguration day.
ICE Agents Arrest More Than 100 Employees at an Ohio Landscaping Company
The raid was one of the largest stings in recent years.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts Today
And many of the regions hit hardest by last year's historic hurricane season haven't fully recovered yet.
California Governor Signs New Water Restrictions Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at reducing water consumption in the state, even in non-drought conditions.
Are Prison Commissaries Fair?
Prisons and jails charge inmates substantial portions of their annual wages for basic necessities.
Canadian Government Keeps Controversial Pipeline Project Alive
The Canadian government announced plans Tuesday to buy a controversial pipeline that would carry oil from Alberta's tar sands to a port in Vancouver, the New York Times reports.
Families Sue European Union to Take More Action on Climate Change
A group of 10 families is taking the European Union to court in an attempt to get its member states to take more drastic action on climate change.