Assessing the economic impact of ecosystem degradation from rapid ocean acidification

The world’s oceans are turning acidic at what’s likely the fastest pace in 300 million years. Scientists tend to think Continue reading →

Forget Al Capone — Today’s Racketeers are on Wall Street

What crimes did Al Capone, the notorious 1920s crime boss, have his henchmen commit? Did Capone’s thugs go around robbing Continue reading →

Sorry, Conservatives, MLK was not a Republican — but here’s what he had to say about them

“Most people don’t talk about the fact that Martin Luther King was a Republican.” That’s a quote from Ada Fisher, Continue reading →

Is there legal justification for war with Syria?

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Lake Erie threatened by algae blooms: Report

White Supremacist gangs pose violent threat in Colorado, get busted for meth in Oregon

From:  Evan Ebel may have killed prisons chief to repay 211 Crew favor The founder of the 211 Crew protected Continue reading →

British Parliament Votes Against Military Intervention In Syria

LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes Thursday, a Continue reading →

Employers cannot prevent Customers from tipping their Employees

Originally posted on League of Bloggers For a Better World:
Yesterday, I ordered some fast food at a local Panda Express drive-thru window.  The server was…