Profit Over Preservation: Trump Properties and Environmental Controversy
A conflict with the Balinese government over a new resort brings to light the many issues Trump-branded properties have faced with environmental issues in the past.
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Colombia’s Road to Peace Remains Littered With Uncertainty
After a major court decision protecting a peace agreement between rebel groups and the government, the future looks promising for Colombia, but the process is still far from over.
What the E.U. Represents in an Era of Rising Euroskepticism
The European Union has failed to endorse the results of the referenda in both Spanish Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan, which is striking given that referenda are supposedly democratic expressions of popular will.
The Fight to Prosecute Gun Traffickers in Illinois
Even when authorities know a gun has changed hands unlawfully, they often can't determine its ownership history.
A Case for Retiring The Word ‘Slum’
In a new book, an urban historian argues that the term distorts the policies meant to help poor neighborhoods.
Prescribed Burning: Fighting Fire With Fire in the American West
Prescribed burning achieves the same end goal as fuel reduction, but without the manual effort of combing through the entire West.
House Democrats Want to Force Trump Appointees to Disclose Industry Ties
A group of Democrats has crafted legislation intended to bring conflicts of interest from industry regulators under public scrutiny.
A History of Violence: The U.S. Government’s Relationship With Guns and the NRA
How does sensible gun control come about when the American government is one of the gun industry's biggest benefactors?
As Brexit Nears Completion, Ireland Looks to Expand Its Global Influence
The small nation has big plans to take on a new role within Europe and soften the blow of Britain's defection from the E.U.
Can an IQ Test Really Measure Your Intelligence?
Despite using them for almost a hundred years it's still unclear how accurate or fair an IQ test really is.