Visible Minorities: Life Under a Mad King
The world is living under a rogue regime—or rather, a rogue individual—who is wielding unprecedented power.
Tag Archives: US Department of Justice
Biden Outpaces Trump on Oil and Gas Permits
Although US President Joe Biden vowed on the campaign trail to phase out federal leasing for fossil fuel extraction, his administration approved more permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands in its first two years than the Trump administration did in 2017 and 2018.
Israel Refuses Cooperation with US Probe of Journalist Killing
The family of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh expressed hope that the FBI’s newly announced investigation into her death will bring them “closer to justice,” as Israeli officials declared that they will not cooperate, and even condemned the United States for opening a probe at all.
Biden Executive Order Ends DOJ Private Prison Contracts
Criminal justice reform advocates welcomed an executive order from US President Joe Biden phasing out US Department of Justice contracts with private prisons as a meaningful first step, even as the president faced criticism over the order’s limited scope and impact.
