Transgender Troops Sue Trump Over Military Ban
Just about two weeks after being announced, the President’s proposed ban on military service by transgender troops is being challenged in Court.
Trump Announces Ban On Transgender Military Service
A step backward on civil rights from a President who claimed he would be a friend to the LGBT community.
Macron’s Centrist Party Scores Big Wins In French Legislative Elections
The political party formed by French President Emmanuel Macron just about a year ago scored big wins in yesterday’s first round of legislative elections.
Macron Scores Decisive Win Over Le Pen In French Presidential Election
Centrist candidate Emmanuelle Macron scored a decisive win over the far-right Marine Le Pen in today’s runoff round of the French Presidential election.
A ‘Trump Slump’ In The U.S. Travel Industry?
Travel industry experts are reporting a noticeable drop in international travel and tourism since Donald Trump was elected President.
The Coal Industry Is Dying, And It Isn’t Coming Back
Canada is phasing out coal as a source of electricity production by 2030. The same thing will happen in the United States no matter how much politicians try to stop it.
Angela Merkel To Seek Fourth Term As German Chancellor
Political change coming to Germany? Or more of the same.
Investigators Conclude Flight MH-17 Shot Down By Missile Brought Into Ukraine From Russia
A new report concludes that Malaysia Air Flight 17 was brought down by a missile brought into Ukraine from Russia.
Britain Votes To Leave European Union, Cameron Resigns As Prime Minister
By a narrow margin, British voters have chosen to send their nation, themselves, and indeed all of Europe into uncharted waters.
Terrorist Attacks Strike Brussels
A series of bomb attacks across Brussels has left at least 26 dead, and dozens more injured.
Brussels On ‘High Alert’ Over Fears Of Paris-Style Attack
Another European capital is on edge over fears of a terror attack.
The Paris Attacks Have Made The Syrian Refugee Crisis Much More Complicated
The news that at least some of the men who were involved in the terrorist attacks in Paris were among the refugees who have arrived in Europe since the summer is likely to complicate an already complicated situation.
New Canadian Government Likely To Legalize Marijuana
Canada’s Liberal Party ran on a platform that includes nationwide marijuana legalization. With the election won, it seems only a matter of time before Canadians will be able to light up legally.
Malaysian Air Flight 17 Inquiry Finds Plane Most Likely Taken Down By Russian Missile
A Dutch inquiry has largely confirmed what was widely believed about the fate of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17.
California Legislature Passes Bill Legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide
California’s legislature has approved a bill that would legalize physician assisted suicide in the nation’s largest state.
Two Gunmen Killed In Apparent Attempted Attack On Anti-Islam Event In Texas
Two men were killed last night before they could carry out what appears to be a planned attack on an anti-Islam event in Texas.
Same-Sex Marriage Gets Its Day At The Supreme Court
A sharply divided Court heard argument today on an issue that has sharply divided the nation.
Should The U.S. Reconsider Its Policy Of Not Paying Ransom For Hostages?
The idea that the U.S. does not negotiate with terrorists is simply not historically accurate, so should we be reconsidering the policy of not negotiating with ISIS for the release of Western hostages?
British Government Backs N.F.L. Franchise In London, But It Doesn’t Make Sense
The N.F.L. and the British Government are both behind the idea of a franchise in London, but the idea doesn’t really make sense for the league, or the game.
English-Speaking People Don’t Speak Second Languages
Americans have long been lampooned for not speaking a second language. Now our cousins across the Pond are getting it, too.