Obama's persecution of reporters' sources, and how it dwarfs previous US history.

US state governors are privatizing state services for profit. In some cases, their own profit.

It is not just states. Chicago privatized parking meters and was greatly shafted.

A TV personality has received rape threats after speaking in favor of allowing a convict to resume his previous job after release from prison for rape. Her daughter received rape threats too.

You may agree or disagree with her statement, but threats are not justified as a response.

The US imposes so many kinds of exclusions on ex-cons that, unless they are geniuses, they are almost condemned to a life of crime. This is not in society's interest; it results from politicians' desire to look tough. I don't know whether it is the same in the UK.

It seems to me that people who object to giving this particular ex-con this particular job back view sports stars as symbols of an ideal person. A rapist is a bad choice for an ideal person, but then, I don't consider professional sports as the site to find ideal persons in. I think it is just a well-paid job.

Saudi Arabia sentenced a Shi'ite religious leader to death, for "crimes" amounting to dissent.

One Administration's Terrorist Is Another's Freedom Fighter. Just Ask the PKK.