Government and Politics
Sep 24, 2017: In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office with her party receiving 33.5% of the vote (compared to winning 41.5% of the vote in Germany's last election in 2013). … Continue reading German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wins Fourth Term
Sep 13, 2017: At the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C., Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont) introduced the Medicare for All Act of 2017. The legislation is co-sponsored by 16 of his Democratic colleagues in the Senate: … Continue reading Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces the Medicare for All Act of 2017
Last updated on August 22, 2017Aug 21, 2017: Barcelona fugitive shot dead had knives, wore fake bomb belt | The Washington Post Aug 20, 2017: Barcelona attack: Spain terror cell had 120 gas canisters | … Continue reading Thirteen People Killed and 100 Injured in Terrorist Attack in Barcelona Spain
Last updated on December 8, 2021Nov 23, 2021: Charlottesville rally organizers found liable by jury | The Hill Nov 19, 2021: Jury finishes deliberations without reaching a verdict in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trial … Continue reading One Person Killed and 19 People Inured at White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville Virginia
Last updated on November 10, 2017Nov 3, 2017: The "Fourth National Climate Assessment | Volume I" (NCA4) was released today. This assessment concludes, based on extensive evidence, that it is extremely likely that human activities, … Continue reading 2017 U.S. Global Change Research Program Climate Science Special Report (CSSR)
Last updated on November 2, 2018Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Nov 17, 2017: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360973-murkowski-obamacare-fix-not-precondition-for-tax-vote http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360911-republicans-still-backing-trump-judicial-nominee-with-no-trial-experience http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360855-gop-chairman-explodes-in-anger-after-dem-says-tax-bill-benefits-rich http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/360917-gop-chairman-breaks-with-trump-on-elephant-trophy-imports http://thehill.com/homenews/media/360920-megyn-kelly-on-trump-criticizing-franken-how-tone-deaf-mr-president … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The Third 100 Days
Last updated on November 29, 2017Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West is a documentary film by Cody Sheehy. The "mirage" is the idea that the water we need will always … Continue reading Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West
Jun 21, 2017: In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was found not guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in the August 14, 2016 shooting death of Sylville Smith. The family of Sylville Smith … Continue reading Former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown Acquitted in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith
Last updated on June 20, 2017Jun 18, 2017: Doctors Say Rep. Scalise's Condition Has Improved To 'Serious' | NPR Jun 15, 2017: Scalise undergoes third surgery since shooting | The Hill After shooting, investigators probe … Continue reading Three Republican Lawmakers and One Police Officer Shot by Lone Gunman at Baseball Practice in Alexandria, Virginia
Last updated on March 25, 2020Jun 6, 2017: California Governor Jerry Brown signed an agreement to work with China to lower greenhouse gas emissions. California signs deal with China to combat climate change | The … Continue reading California, New York, and Washington Governors Form U.S. Climate Alliance