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The Man Behind the Pipe Bombs: A Danger to Society?

January 3, 2026

A man accused of planting pipe bombs near key political buildings in Washington, D. C. , will stay behind bars. The judge didn't buy the idea of letting him out before his trial. Why? Because the judge thinks this guy is a real threat to people. This man, Brian J. Cole Jr. , is said to have put two

opinion

Colorado's 2025: A Year of Legal Wake-Up Calls

December 29, 2025

In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need

religion

Court Says Austin's Christian Science Spot Gets a Tax Break

November 27, 2025

A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained

politics

Wisconsin's Gerrymandering Fight: A Judge's Misquote

November 27, 2025

Wisconsin's political landscape is a battleground, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a power struggle over voting districts. The state's congressional map, drawn by Republicans after the 2010 census, heavily favors the GOP, despite the state's nearly even split between the two parties. This i

politics

Bolsonaro's Long Legal Journey Ends in Prison

November 26, 2025

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been ordered to start his prison term. The Supreme Court made this decision. Bolsonaro was found guilty of trying to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. He will serve his sentence in a federal police jail in Brasilia. Bolsonaro is 70 yea

education

Teaching Religion in Northern Ireland Schools: A Big Change Ahead

November 20, 2025

A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without

politics

Texas' Redrawn Map Faces Legal Hurdles

November 19, 2025

A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or

crime

A Pilot's Descent and Redemption

November 18, 2025

A former pilot's life took a sharp turn in 2023 when he tried to shut down a plane's engines mid-flight. This event, which could have been disastrous, ended with the plane landing safely, thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, was off-duty and sitting in the cockp

politics

Bolivia's Former Leader Walks Free After Supreme Court Ruling

November 7, 2025

Jeanine Áñez, the former interim president of Bolivia, has been released from prison after nearly five years. The supreme court overturned her conviction for allegedly staging a coup. Áñez, now 58, left the Miraflores women’s center in La Paz on Thursday. She referred to the end of nearly two decade

politics

A Shutdown Showdown: Who's Really at Fault?

November 2, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the president is not getting his way. He thought the government shutdown would be over quickly. He believed his tough moves would make Democrats give in. But they haven't. Instead, Democrats are standing firm on their demands. The president is not happy. He's publicl