A UK minister is accused of flirting with a party activist.

If the minister did what Maltby claims, what would it imply? In general, there is nothing wrong with touching someone's knee for a second, or sending a message hinting at sexual interest, as long as there is no pressure in it.

However, for a political leader to request a relationship with a party activist, if it risks offending the activist, risks harming the party.

Our society does not offer a way of expressing sexual interest in someone that avoids all risk of offending.

That is part of what makes starting a relationship so difficult.

The reorganization of welfare benefits in the UK hits disabled people hard.

Especially those with mental disabilities and those that live alone.

Big planet-roaster corporations have hijacked continuing negotiations under the Paris climate agreement.

Six weeks after the hurricane, the inhabitants of Dominica mostly have no homes, electricity, work, school, or income.

If hurricanes will come every few years, there is no use rebuilding the place &mdash people will have to leave.

Around half of black Americans, in a poll, report racial discrimination by thugs and courts.

1/3 have refrained from calling the thugs for help for fear that they will show their thuggish side towards blacks.