No end to Americans’ love of guns
Dozens of Americans die every day from guns, yet lawmakers struggle to approve measures to control even powerful firearms. Why do Americans have a love affair with guns?Continue Reading →
Panama Papers: Shadowy offshore dealings
The biggest leak in history, the Panama Papers have revealed how some rich and powerful can dodge taxes, launder money,…
Brexit: A once in a generation decision
Britain's vote whether to stay in the EU is around the corner. "Brexit" poses momentous consequences for the UK, Europe…
Why the U.S. Supreme Court is so important
The death of U.S. Justice Antonin Scalia has touched off a bitter political struggle that reflects the Supreme Court's key constitutional role and the vast scope of its rulings. Here's…Continue Reading →
Drones: Weapons turned business boon
They can deliver medicine and kill from afar. Drones hold huge promise, but legal, security and regulatory questions hover over…
A brief guide to the Paris climate summit
The Paris climate summit, or COP 21, is starting soon. Here's background on previous meetings and details on what negotiators…
Essential climate change reading
It's a global problem that will require global solutions. Here's a snapshot of attitudes around the world toward climate change. Must reading.Continue Reading →
Pollution, rules & tests: the VW scandal
The VW diesel car scandal has thrown a spotlight on health risks from pollution that can blanket entire cities in…
Big disputes over tiny islands in Asia
Islets, reefs and shoals in Asia are insignificant in size, but they are potential flash points between two of the…
NATO: ex-Cold War pact faces new challenges
It grew out of the Cold War. Now the NATO alliance faces fresh challenges as Russia flexes its muscles in Eastern Europe and Syria.Continue Reading →