A leaked memo from House Republicans reveals their strategy for dealing with mass shootings: blame them on the left and downplay white supremacy. Their primary goal is to blame the left for recent shootings, especially ones with any link––however tenuous––with liberal theology, such as the Congressional baseball shooter or Congresswoman Giffords’ shooter. Aside from that, …

The Chinese media has said that Hong Kong protestors are “asking for self-destruction.” They also released a video of the Chinese military amassing near the city’s border. Although the protestors have abandoned the airport after occupying it over the weekend, they are continuing protests throughout the city. The protestors claims that they’re fighting against authoritarianism …

A month after the New Zealand government initiated a buyback of the now-illegal military-style semi-automatic weapons, the government has already bought back 10,000 of the weapons. The Christchurch shooting set off shockwaves throughout the world, resonating particularly in the United States. In the wake of Saturday’s shooting in El Paso, Texas, the national discussion is …

The Hong Kong protestors have carried on their protests against the Chinese authoritarian regime, drawing the ire of police and Beijing. On Sunday, police fired tear gas into an occupied subway. Police have accused the protestors of using gasoline bombs. The protestors claims that they’re fighting against authoritarianism is bolstered by one of the key …

In the wake of Saturday’s shooting in El Paso, Texas, the national discussion is focusing on white supremacy. Nineteen minutes before the first 911 call reported shots fired at a local Wal Mart, a 2,300-word anti-immigrant manifesto appeared online. The author drew inspiration from the New Zealand mosque shootings earlier this year. As a result, the …

The sun is setting on Beto O’Rourke’s campaign. His poll numbers are slipping, and the Beto Boosters, who were vocal when he was running against the slimy Ted Cruz, have abandoned him for Bernie or Warren. He tried to stand out in the debates, but it just didn’t work. He looked nervous and sweaty, and …

Several states have threatened to block Trump from the 2020 ballot if he does not release his tax returns. California has just passed a law that will prevent Trump from appearing on the ballot. Governor Newsom, who signed the bill that became effective immediately, said, “As one of the largest economies in the world and …

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has signed a bill removing the statute of limitations on child sex abuse. The law was first proposed in 2010, but the country lacked the political will to enact it as law. Recent developments have, however, galvanized the nation. The change was inspired by the Pope’s recent visit to the nation, …

Few religions are more controversial than Scientology, and the controversy has only increased since Leah Remni’s documentary Going Clear made a host of accusations about the organization. And, now that an ex-member is suing the church and the church’s unquestioned leader David Miscavige for abuse and human trafficking. The plaintiff was Miscavige’s personal steward and part of the …

The governor of Illinois has signed into a law a bill making marijuana legal for recreational use. That law also means that nearly 800,000 people with criminal records for possession of 30 grams of marijuana or less could have those records expunged. Residents can now purchase one gram of pot at a time, while non-residents …

Missouri has one functioning abortion clinic––a Planned Parenthood whose future is on the line. An inspection in March revealed some health concerns with the clinic, including several “failed abortions” that required surgery. In the wake of those inspections, the state of Missouri has attempted to shut the clinic down. Planned Parenthood believes the health concerns …