Philadelphia Announces It Will Decriminalize Marijuana
Though the office will no longer charge possession, those who are caught selling or delivering marijuana will still be charged.
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Jeff Sessions Reveals the Department of Justice’s Cluelessness on Gun Violence
The attorney general vowed to use the Department of Justice to confront America's gun problem. Well, sort of.
Viewfinder: Supporters of the Zimbabwe Opposition Party Movement for Democratic Change
Supporters of the Zimbabwe opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, listen and cheer as the party's acting president addresses the crowd gathered outside the party headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Inside the Minds of Hardcore Trump Supporters
New research finds the president's earliest and strongest followers embody a particularly belligerent strain of authoritarian thinking.
Dissecting America’s Muted Response to Mass Shootings
The U.S. is stuck in a vicious cycle, not just of bloodshed, but also of helplessness.
How States Can Fight Back Against Jeff Sessions’ Marijuana Crusade
In Massachusetts, state officials are looking to utilize sanctuary laws similar to those used for immigration to protect the legalization of cannabis.
Harris County Officials Failed to Implement Their Own Disaster Plan After Hurricane Harvey
Much of the blame for the poor response to the disaster fell on the Red Cross, but Houston-area officials are not exempt from responsibility.
An Idaho Insurer Announces It Will Offer a Non-Obamacare-Compliant Plan
Many legal experts believe the proposed plans violate the law and insurers that offer them will surely be sued.
A Pew Survey Shows Most Americans Hold Favorable Views of Federal Agencies
As the government continues to restructure under the Trump administration, the American people continue to hold favorable opinions of federal agencies and departments like the CIA, Federal Reserve, FBI, and EPA.
The Emotional Roots of Political Polarization
New research argues feelings of disillusionment prompt people to take more extreme positions.