Alleged War Criminals May Be Granted Amnesty by El Salvador’s Parliament
The move proposed by conservatives in El Salvador's parliament has outraged the families of victims and leaders in the Roman Catholic Church.
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The Questionable Ethics of Expanding Forensic DNA Testing
The use of genetic information collected by private companies in criminal investigations raises a number of issues about transparency and privacy.
The Supreme Court Could Reshape the Debate Over State Immigration Enforcement
The Kansas v. Garcia ruling concerns the doctrine of preemption, and whether states can prosecute certain federal crimes.
New VA Software Threatens to Disrupt the Health Care of Thousands of Vets
A review of a new tool to determine eligibility for private care for vets by the U.S. Digital Service recommended the agency scrap the software and start over.
Could Washington State Be a Model for Native Voting Rights Reform?
Bills securing native voting rights are destined to fail in the Republican-controlled Senate, but might find success at the state level.
Inside ‘Phone Credit for Refugees,’ the Crowdfunded Charity Helping Refugees by Topping Up Their Phones
A Facebook-based refugee charity can be borderless and international in a way that other charities can't.
How a Border Wall Would Separate Indigenous Communities
Tens of thousands of people belonging to U.S. Native tribes live in the Mexican states and routinely cross the border to participate in cultural events.
How YouTube Has Become Fertile Ground for the Spread of Hate
In recent months, YouTube has emerged as something of a flourishing option for white supremacist and neo-Nazi videos—spreading ideas cited by the alleged New Zealand mosque gunman.
To Successfully Rebuild a City, Don’t Forget the Culture
Culture is an overlooked element in rebuilding cities ravaged by disasters, war, and other forms of urban distress.
Inside the U.S. and China’s Incoming Artificial Intelligence Cold War
The U.S. and China are increasingly rival superpowers—albeit deeply interdependent frenemies—and that has spread into tech innovation as well.