America's cops are fed up. They say they've been defunded, scapegoated as violent racists, vilified for the mistakes of a few rogue officers, and challenged by sharp increases in shootings and murders. Now some are pushing back in a way they never expected: walking off the job to run for elected office. … [Read more...] about More officers walking off job, running for office to push back against defund-police movement
Archives for September 2022
U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after 2 years of decline, CDC reports
The U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after two years of decline, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. … [Read more...] about U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after 2 years of decline, CDC reports
Pennsylvania Senate race tightens, Oz eats into Fetterman's lead, poll shows
The race for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is tightening, according to a new poll that finds Democrat John Fetterman's lead over Republican Mehmet Oz has shrunk to a statistical tie. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Senate race tightens, Oz eats into Fetterman's lead, poll shows
Mark Pocan, Democratic lawmaker, seeks to build an LGBT museum in Washington
Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing legislation that would establish a national museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture in the nation's capital. … [Read more...] about Mark Pocan, Democratic lawmaker, seeks to build an LGBT museum in Washington
Pentagon chief: Too soon to determine responsibility for Nord Stream pipeline rupture
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday agreed with NATO officials that the damages to the Nord Stream pipelines running between Russia and Europe were the result of sabotage. But, during a press conference in Hawaii with his Philippine counterpart, Mr. Austin said it was too early to assign blame. … [Read more...] about Pentagon chief: Too soon to determine responsibility for Nord Stream pipeline rupture