“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling came to the defense of a renowned British pediatrician who is reportedly unable to travel on public transit after receiving backlash for her role in a massive study that revealed a lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of gender care for minors. “‘Follow the money’ may be a conspiracy theorist trope and I hate the …
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“These are the times that try men’s souls,” Thomas Paine wrote near the end of the turbulent, fear-filled year of 1776. It was the soul of a woman, however, that defiantly withstood the weight of the trial — the miraculous fight for American independence — with five children at her hip. Abigail Adams never flinched, never wavered. Neither the crown …
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The grand events and oft-told tales of the American Revolution are easy to find among sprawling reverent battlefields and national parks. George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Virginia, Independence Hall in Pennsylvania, and Minuteman National Historical Park in Massachusetts, where the American rebellion exploded into deadly revolution 249 years ago today, April 19, 1775, top any list of highlights in the …
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A recently retired schoolteacher is suing his Pennsylvania borough over a local ordinance after he was found guilty of putting a “for sale” sign on his legally parked car. “We put you in office as judges and state representatives to protect our rights,” Will Cramer told . “And when we see things like giving people tickets for putting a for-sale …
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Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he is launching a new signature campaign to bolster the First Amendment against censorship. “Given the relentless attacks on free speech, I am going to fund a national signature campaign in support of the First Amendment,” Musk posted on his X account. While the details of this new venture …
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Scottish conservatives attempted to repeal a controversial new hate speech law Wednesday, saying its passage made Scotland an “international mockery.” The Scottish parliament voted to keep the Hate Crime and Public Order Act after a challenge from Scottish Conservatives, which cited concerns that its vague wording, expansive coverage and potentially selective enforcement could be disastrous for common people. Sky News …
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The U.S. provided assurances requested by the British High Court in London that could allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face espionage charges. The High Court ruled last month that if the U.S. failed to provide assurances, Assange would be allowed to make an appeal challenging his extradition over WikiLeaks’ publication …
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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday that ranchers can sue the state of Texas over highway construction they allege flooded their lands. “This is the pinnacle of a long, hard-fought battle, and we can’t stress enough what a blessing this is,” rancher Richie DeVillier said in a statement after the ruling. But in an unusual twist, Texas Attorney General Ken …
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The taste of revenge was served in American diners for decades. The British burned Falmouth, Maine in 1775; Fairfield, Connecticut in 1779; and Washington, D.C. in 1814. Hungry Americans returned the favor for decades every time they ordered breakfast. TAMALES ARE HOT TODAY, YET SAVORY WRAPS ARE AS OLD AS CIVILIZATION “Burn the British!” was a popular outcry from waiters …
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). An Iraq War veteran has used “taste mindfulness” to turn his life around — and forged a thriving career in the process, plus given others a way forward by his example. When Fred …
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