All posts by Alec Siegel
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What is Happening In Mosul?
An Iraqi-led operation to liberate Mosul from ISIS control is underway.
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How Will Marijuana Be Marketed if it’s Legalized in California?
The state's legalization measure stipulates no marketing to children.
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Algorithms: How Blind Faith in Math and Data Can Exacerbate Social Ills
A panel of experts at New America recently discussed this quandary.
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Lawmakers Seek to Restore Voter Confidence after Trump Tweets about “Rigged” Election
Officials from both parties undermined Trump's "rigged election" message on Sunday.
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With Yemen Hurtling Toward Chaos, John Kerry Seeks Ceasefire
To open a "dialogue," according to the State Department.
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Not Over Yet: Prosecutor to Probe Christie Over Bridgegate Scandal
Bridgegate might have Christie in troubled water.
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Trump Dismisses Sexual Assault Stories as “Fabricated” and “Pure Fiction”
No apologies, just flat-out denial.
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Detective in Derrick Rose Case Found Shot Dead
The incident is being investigate as a suicide.
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Trump vs. Central Park 5: The Long Saga Trump Can’t Let Go
Why can't he let this go?
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New Study Finds Marijuana Arrests Outnumber Those for Violent Crimes
A new report from the ACLU and Human Rights Watch sheds light on drug-related arrests.
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Syrian Refugees Deemed ‘Heroes’ After Thwarting Leipzig Terror Suspect
The man they stopped was targeting an airport in Berlin.
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Strike Stricken: Teachers Union and School Board Reach Agreement in Chicago
A strike would have been the second of Rahm Emanuel's tenure as mayor.
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Paul Ryan Shifts Focus to Congress, Won’t Defend Donald Trump Anymore
The Speaker of the House has yet to explicitly drop support for Trump.
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Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 140 in Yemen on Saturday
A statement from the NSC says the U.S. is rethinking its position.
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Did Russia Criticize the U.N. for Condemning Donald Trump?
Well, this is weird.
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Pakistan Passes Stricter “Honor Killing” Laws
Loophole allowing family members to pardon prison sentences was also closed.
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Supreme Court Kicks Off New Term with Hundreds of Rejected Appeals
The new term's first arguments will begin on Tuesday.
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Philippine President Likens Pursuit of Drug Addicts to the Holocaust
Rodrigo Duterte also compared himself to Hitler.
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As the Battle for Aleppo Rages, Trust Between U.S. and Russia Reaches New Low
Russia accused the U.S. of supporting an "international terrorist alliance."
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Did Trump’s Company Break the Law by Traveling to Cuba in 1998?
An investigative story by Newsweek points to the probability.
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Congress Votes to Override Veto of ‘Sponsors of Terrorism’ Bill
President Obama's fist veto override.
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Aleppo is Pounded as Government Forces Press Toward City’s Historic Quarter
Roughly 200 people have died since the dissolution of last week's ceasefire.
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Road to November: Top 5 Testiest Moments at the First Presidential Debate
Things got testy on Monday--Who didn't see that coming?
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After a 52 Year Struggle, Colombia May Finally Find Peace
A peace accord between the government and the FARC rebels will be signed Monday.
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Instagram is Censoring Accounts With Pictures of Legal Weed
However, some accounts that promote illegal weed still remain.
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What You Need to Know About the First Presidential Debate
The debate airs Monday night at 9 p.m. EST.
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Did Donald Trump Use His Foundation’s Money to Settle Legal Disputes?
He might be guilty of breaking IRS self-dealing laws.
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What did Obama Talk about at his Final U.N. General Assembly Address?
His eighth and final address.
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Syria Signals End to Ceasefire While U.S. and Russia Express Hope it Will Last
The ceasefire has been in effect for one week.
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What You Need to Know About Saturday’s Bombings in NYC and NJ
The prime suspect has been captured and is in police custody.
