Jeff Sessions Claims the ACLU Caused a Spike in Chicago Homicides—Here’s Why He’s Wrong
The research the attorney general drew his conclusions from had some serious flaws.
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Mobley’s Radical Pop
The indie musician talks about his new song cycle about racism—and loving a country that doesn't love you back.
Transparency Advocates Log the Disappearance of Obamacare Information From Government Websites
Though various mentions of it have disappeared from government webpages, the Affordable Care Act remains in effect.
The Trump Administration Is Preparing to Hold Migrant Children on Military Bases
The Trump administration is preparing to warehouse immigrant children on military bases after they have been separated from their parents while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
‘There Is No Such Thing as Democracy’: After the Election, It’s Government as Usual in Lebanon
Voters mostly stayed home for the country's first elections in nearly a decade, and in the end, the same families remained in power.
Maryland Joins 10 Other States in Banning Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
Maryland enacted a law on Tuesday banning gay conversion therapy for minors, the Associated Press reports.
Dementia Is More Prevalent Among the Poor
Wealthy people's brains are less likely to atrophy, according to new research.
How an Obscure Sport Is Helping Transform the Lives of Indian Girls
Chess boxing—literally a combination of chess and boxing—strengthens the minds and bodies of young women in the country, while also giving them a path toward a better life.
‘Everyone’s Sick Here’: The Abysmal State of Health Care for Palestinian Refugees
In the West Bank, complications continue to fracture an already maligned health-care system.
Iowa’s New Abortion Ban Faces First Legal Challenge
The Iowa chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood announced a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's new "Fetal Heartbeat" Bill.