American School Police Departments Have Received M16s, AR15s, Grenade Launchers and Armored Tanks From The 1033 Program What Could Possibly Go Wrong and Is This Necessary? The Defense Department’s 1033 Program donates excess military tactical equipment to law enforcement agencies…
Machine Gun America: Guns for Kids
New Theme Park Lets Kids Handle Semi-Automatic Guns Orlando is America’s Theme Park mecca, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Epcot and other major attractions that are fun for the whole family, as the saying goes. On Saturday, a…
Court Declares Captive Orangutan Is “Non-Human Person”
An Argentinian court has decided that a Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) named Sandra is a non-human person with rights, and will no longer be held captive in the Buenos Aires zoo where she has lived for the last 20 years.…
Climate Change: Why the Threat Produces Apathy, Not Action
Many people aren’t responding to mounting evidence of the huge impacts of climate change. Neuroscience helps explain why – and the key role that businesses can play in responding rationally. Voter behavior has long held mysteries for both politicians and…
A World Without Bees
A world without bees is unimaginable! Nearly one-third of U.S. crops – including many vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds – depend on bees for pollination. But despite the vital role that bees play, the Environmental Protection Agency continues to approve…
Transportation in Germany
In Germany, you will find yourself well-connected to other cities and regions, even if you don’t want to use a car. Public transportation is easily accessible. You might take the train from a nearby train station (Bahnhof). Or you might…