Abbott is using his "business advisor" to spread global heating denialism.

Abbott warned Australia that he isn't the suppository of all wisdom, but who needs a suppository with shit like this?

Transporting oil by rail is very dangerous, but pipelines are becoming less safe, too.

Why are pipelines less safe than previously? Maybe they are just getting old. Maybe the government doesn't require as much inspection and maintenance as before. Maybe the government has fewer inspectors, or doesn't dare fine companies enough to make them comply. It certainly isn't trying hard enough.

Legal marijuana stores are opening in Colorado.

22000 students in New York City are homeless.

Will Mayor de Blasio help them find shelter? There are places in New York City where tents could be set up.

An ACLU victory: families applying for welfare in Florida can't be required to take drug tests.

I joined the ACLU when George I criticized Governor Dukakis for being a "card-carrying member", effectively likening the defense of civil liberties to Communism. I asked myself, "If Michael Dukakis can be an ACLU member, why am I not one?" Then I joined.