What happens if the Supreme Court ties?
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves several questions about cases this term that could now result in a tie vote if Pres Obama makes no new nominations.
Social Studies
N.H., in snowstorm, declares Trumpian Sandstorm
It was a good night in New Hampshire for Donald J Trump and Bernie Sanders. Not so good for Hillary Clinton or Jeb Bush.
On Facebook’s ban of private gun sales
The announcement Friday to ban the private sale of guns could help the government enforce existing laws requiring background checks.
Court hears arguments in union dues case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that could require teachers' unions to operate in a substantially different environment.
Militant cowboys take over federal land in Ore.
An armed insurrection into a federal building on a bird sanctuary in Oregon has closed several schools for an entire week. So far.
Germans report ‘unprecedented’ sexual assault
Schools and students might want to reconsider trips to Germany if any girls are involved. Freedoms are quickly eroding in several German towns.
Approaches to racism & associated discrimination
We follow up on an essay that suggests all white people are racist, just like all men are sexist. Consider the scientific experiments, though.
Hair-trigger temperament in concealed-carry IL
Illinois's relatively new concealed-carry law gives people certain rights, but with those come new responsibilities in civil society.
Minn. judge restricts #BlackLivesMatter protest
The movement is taking root and pledges to reverse current societal trends that, in racist fashion, devalue the lives of people of color.
Brooklyn ex-teacher pleads guilty to kidnapping
A math & physics ex-teacher from Brooklyn pleaded guilty to kidnapping and other charges in connection with the sexual abuse of 7 female students.