A puff of smoke trailing from the end of a joint should not leave a lingering cloud over someone’s life. But all too often, that’s the case and the verdict. Marijuana use is still criminalized in...

Seventy percent of parents in the United States work. Obviously then, most can’t spend every waking moment with their kid.  Working parents have to leave their child — or children — in someone...

As Syrian refugees flee their war-torn communities, the ripples of terrorism abroad slams the exit door in their faces. On Friday, Islamic State terrorists attacked public spaces in Paris, killing at...

Sticky situation On Tuesday, Seattle began to remove a Hubba-Bubba lot of gum from a historic “gum wall” near Pike Place Market. Foregoing the peanut butter hack, the hired contractor, Cascadian Building...

We’ve passed the torch of ideological outrage, and Starbucks is its latest bearer. This year’s release of Starbucks’ holiday-themed cup on Tuesday, Nov. 3, led to holy outcry in the following days...

In the post-Newtown era, public schools are seemingly a hotbed of violence, forcing policymakers to step in to ensure students’ safety and peace of mind. Increasing police presence in school is one...

A swastika drawn with human feces on a Missouri University dorm wall is a loud and clear message of heinous bigotry.  This hate act warrants a swift response of zero tolerance and outrage, not the vague...

Schoolhouse or bust On Thursday, broadcaster eNCA reported a South African high school student really went the distance for his grade. When the bus driver didn’t show up to take the students to their...