New Report Details Devastating Effects Of Mass Incarceration On The U.S.
The American prison system is unlike any other in the world. It’s sprawling, expensive and largely ineffective at reducing crime or rehabilitating offenders. But in recent years, politicians and citizens alike have grown weary of the “tough on crime” policies that inflated the nation’s inmate population and made the U.S. the world’s leading jailer. Now […]
Cruz takes on Caitlyn Jenner over transgender fight
Washington (CNN)Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is standing his ground in his belief that allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice “opens the door for predators,” dismissing criticism from Caitlyn Jenner, who mocked him over the issue last week. “This is not a matter of right or left, or Democrat or Republican. This […]
Arianna Huffington: from bedroom to boardroom with the Uber woman | Observer profile
Last week, the media operator and Huffington Post co-founder joined the board of the taxi giant. So how will the huge online news site reconcile this apparent conflict of interests? For a busy woman, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, is a surprisingly committed champion of sleep. Not only has she […]
How to choose great wine at a hotel bar no matter where you’re traveling
The economics of hotel bars don’t lend themselves to many thoughtful selections but there are ways maximize your drinking pleasure. If you’ve ever spent time traveling or entertaining friends and family who have traveled to your city or town you’ve probably spent time in a hotel bar or restaurant. And, if you’ve spent time in […]
Obama did avert financial catastrophe. But his economic legacy is mediocre | Michael Paarlberg
Telling us it could have been worse is not a very compelling legacy Its hardly surprising for an outgoing president to be preoccupied with his legacy, or to gripe about low approval ratings. Its more surprising for a president to blame them on his lack of communication skills, especially when that president is Obama. Obama […]