politics & society
Advocates fear implications Dharun Ravi case
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Monday after being convicted earlier this year of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy for spying on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, who was kissing another man in their Rutger dormitory. Clementi later committed suicide.
VIDEO: NATO protests smaller than expected, but still disruptive for Chicagoans
In Chicago Monday, NATO leaders were wrapping up their two-day summit focused largely on the future of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, outside, protesters targeted the leaders as well as major businesses in an effort to draw attention to their grievances.
Republicans, Democrats, come out strongly against negative Obama ad campaign
Early Thursday the New York Times reported word of an ad campaign being considered by a major conservative donor. It would have tried to tie President Barack Obama to controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright. But just as fast as the story broke, Republicans and Democrats condemned it and the project was quickly cancelled.
4 ways the face of America is changing, according to new Census data
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data for 2011 that go a long way in describing the shifts in American demographics. We're becoming more multicultural, we're becoming younger, but only in certain places. In fact, white Americans are becoming less numerous, and certainly as a portion of the school-age group.
Obama's 'evolution' on same-sex marriage mobilizes Latino supporters
President Barack Obama's announcement that he supported same-sex marriage has mobilized Latino voters. A largely Roman Catholic group, Latino Americans actually support same-sex marriage in slightly higher numbers than the average American.
Austrian social scientist says national mood, rather than any key trait, determines electability
When it comes down to who will be elected to office, one Austrian author thinks he has it figured out. The national mood, people's belief in the future being better or worse than today, is an almost infallible predictor, author John Casti argues, in whether an incumbent will be retained or thrown out.
Two brothers, raised in China, living an ocean apart, trying to make sense of the world
Bill and Fred Engst were born in China to American parents who wanted to be part of the Communisty revolution. The two now live apart, one in the U.S. and one in China, but carry many of those Communist ideals with them. It gives them an interesting lens on changes in the world.
Grassroots movement afoot in Canada to raise taxes on top earners
As American political leaders debate ways to cut taxes, in Canada there's a different effort underway. A group of wealthy doctors are among a growing group of people calling for increased taxes on the top 10 percent of income earners as a way to fund Canadian programs and infrastructure.
Economic turmoil in Europe could be key that turns U.S. elections
As Europe digests the results of recent elections, there's a growing sense that decisions made there today could land in the United States in the heart of the election season. That could be a deciding factor in whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama are chosen to serve the next four-year term as President of the United States.
More than 40 percent of Americans expected to be obese by 2030
New research suggests that some 40 percent of Americans will not just be overweight, but actually in the obese category within the next 20 years. That's unless we do something about it and Jen Petersen has ideas. But if that fails, more Americans will be dependent on Keith Davis and his Goliath Coffins in their death.
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Anthony Cloud (22 May, 2012 10:35:29)This is not a hate crime, it's an indifference crime. It is hard to say which is worse. There are no statutes covering "indifference crimes", ... -
Yaccob (22 May, 2012 01:14:39)I am from Eritrea as well. I had been through similar situations before i finally managed to arrive in Australia two years ago. so ...
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DeeDi (21 May, 2012 02:57:20)I don't undstand Black folks we have soooo many gay folks in our families. Ya might not like it but those are the facts lets worry ...
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wavettore (21 May, 2012 12:10:25)Not the protests or the violence in the streets could ever stop one relentless Plan relying on its long tentacles and on the short memory ...