Category: News

As 2014 Begins, Toll Rises for “The Most Expensive Sheriff in America”As 2014 Begins, Toll Rises for “The Most Expensive Sheriff in America”
Another multi-million-dollar bill comes due this year for Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s reckless antics in Maricopa County, Arizona. And that’s why more taxpayers may finally be asking: Who keeps voting for this guy, anyway?

The NSA Ruling: Cogent, Brave—and Likely to be OverturnedThe NSA Ruling: Cogent, Brave—and Likely to be Overturned
A federal trial judge in Washington says the NSA’s “bulk metadata” program likely violates the Fourth Amendment rights of American citizens.

The Vigilante of Clallam CountyThe Vigilante of Clallam County
Patrick Drum was tired of seeing sex offenders continue to hurt children. So he decided to kill them.

What Filibuster Reform Critics Forget: the Federal Judge ShortageWhat Filibuster Reform Critics Forget: the Federal Judge Shortage
A noted federal appeals courts judge tries to soft-shoe last week’s filibuster reform—and ends up sounding like a partisan miffed about the restoration of a fully-populated judiciary.

Building a Museum: Report from Down EastBuilding a Museum: Report from Down East
A Maine couple defies the odds — and helps to build community in the process. By John Tierney
The Last Stand of the JFK TruthersThe Last Stand of the JFK Truthers
Dallas plans to memorialize the fallen president on the 50th anniversary of his death, and the conspiracy theorists aren’t invited.

‘Weekend All Things Considered’: A Grateful Farewell‘Weekend All Things Considered’: A Grateful Farewell
Programs go on, participants change.

Farm Bill Deal To Hungry Americans: You’re on Your OwnFarm Bill Deal To Hungry Americans: You’re on Your Own
On the day House Republicans split food stamps off the main package, it’s time to revisit a devastating documentary about hunger in America.

Teacher Layoffs Are Bad. Aide Layoffs Might Be Worse.Teacher Layoffs Are Bad. Aide Layoffs Might Be Worse.
A social worker familiar with Philadelphia’s often violent schools says cuts to support staff could be disastrous.

How America’s 2-Tiered Education System Is Perpetuating InequalityHow America’s 2-Tiered Education System Is Perpetuating Inequality
And how online courses might only exacerbate the problem