Whitaker AG appointment is legal, Justice Department memo says
The Department of Justice issued an advisory opinion confirming the legality of Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general Wednesday.
John Kasich meeting with supporters in New Hampshire as 2020 speculation swirls
Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday and Thursday will meet with supporters and attend several events in New Hampshire.
State Headliners: In pot-legal Oregon, schizophrenia a real and growing problem
Research shows heavy use of marijuana by adolescents is responsible for 8-15 percent of adult schizophrenia, according to a report in Oregon’s Mail-Tribune newspaper.
GOP Rep. in Maine election fight sues over ranked-choice voting
GOP Maine Rep. Bruce Poliquin and three activists filed a lawsuit Tuesday protesting the state’s ranked-choice voting system that was used in Maine’s midterm elections.
Jerome Corsi in Mueller’s crosshairs, says he is victim of a ‘perjury trap’
Corsi denies any wrongdoing, including collusion, and claims that he is being targeted in a “perjury trap.”
The extreme measures enviros will take to stop a crude oil pipeline
Members continually perform extreme acts of protest — such as chaining themselves to a 50-foot crane — and announce it on social media. The group then asks supporters for donations via GoFundMe.
The 3 big differences between conservatives and progressives
Conservatives and progressives have different views about individuals and communities. Conservatives and progressives have different views about diversity and choice. Conservatives and progressives have a different view of “We the People.”
Statehouse Headliners: Expect commercial pot, $15 minimum wage, family leave, gun control
In this Statehouse Headliners, Vermont’s House majority leader predicts action on commercial pot, $15 minimum wage, paid family leave and more gun control.
Pelham: Credit rating downgrade highlights need for realistic teacher staffing ratios
To address the imbalances in the teachers pension fund, our political leaders must first start down the path of reasonable compromise with the NEA.
Jerry Brown blames ‘those who deny’ global warming for deadly wildfires
California Gov. Jerry Brown said “those who deny” man-made global warming are “definitely contributing” to the deadly, devastating wildfires forcing thousands of residents out of their homes.
What veterans say about effort at Supreme Court to remove Peace Cross War Memorial
“Americans of all faith backgrounds should be outraged,” Hill, a lance corporal in the Marine Corps, said.
Moore: Make it a personal commitment to shop locally
By shopping locally, you are supporting your own economy, you are giving a vote of confidence to our retailers — people whose first names you already know.