Repression of protests has become the norm for universities in the UK.

Russian irregular forces have started seizing Ukraine military bases in the Crimea.

Putin is completely right when he says that Western leaders are hypocrites, and that countries such as the US have acted in ways similar to what they are now criticizing.

But if that is meant to justify his actions, that's where his logic is invalid. It is wrong to stir up militias to seize territory, to censor the media, to run unfair (effectively rigged) elections. Those are wrong when done by others, and wrong when done by Putin.

It's not even spring yet, but wildfires in California are running at three times the normal rate.

In 40 years, a normal year will be like this, and a bad year will mean they will have to pump sea water to put the fires out.

Microsoft Enlisting Clueless States Attorneys General To Shake Down Foreign Companies For 'Piracy'.

55 Years Is Enough: Lift the Cuba Embargo.

The embargo against Cuba remains in force to satisfy the Cuban exiles in Florida, who use their political influence to demand it.