Among the 48 men that Obama plans to hold prisoner without trial, there are 5 that Obama would like to try in civilian courts.

Imprisonment without trial negates the idea of human rights. Every one of those prisoners deserves to have a fair trial or be released promptly. They deserve this because they are human beings. They deserve this whether they understand the idea of human rights or not — because the US is supposed to understand it.

If an honest and decent president told Congress, "Permit trying these people in civilian courts, or I will have to release them," Congress would probably allow them to be tried. Has Obama ever been honest and decent as president?

An interview with George Annas, M.D., about force-feeding.

Republicans are very creative in finding ways to cut food stamps and condemn Americans, who are increasingly poor, to hunger.

Illinois Adopts Nation's Strictest Fracking Regulations.

Laws like this, if enforced, will give Americans a fighting chance to protect their drinking water from fracking. However, there's also the issue of CO₂ pollution.

U.S. Airports Face Increasing Threat From Rising Seas.

Look Out Below: Antarctic Melting From Underneath.