Some Venezuelan opposition leaders say they wish the military would launch a coup to remove Maduro.

It is not impossible for a military coup to pave the way for democracy — that's basic what Chavez did. But only a few generals will sincerely try to establish democracy and help the poor, as Chavez did. A coup is much more likely to lead to a military regime such as Latin America 40 years ago was full of.

Yanto Awerkion, one organizer of a petition for a referendum on independence for West Papua, is being tried for treason.

Hasn't Indonesia learned anything from East Timor?

"Zero Tolerance" and "No Excuses" are Counterproductive (in a school).

US federal thugs practice dishonest tricks to hide their illegal searches.

This shows an additional reason why laws limiting use of surveillance data are bogus: the state will break those laws and cover it up.

Assad continues bombing medical clinics in Syria, but the bully sees no evil except in Iran.