White thugs tend to dehumanize everyone that lives in poor (minority) neighborhoods, which creates the unconscious racism that leads thugs to shoot before thinking.

But one byproduct of the persistent prosecution of blacks, and in particular New York City's "broken windows" policy, is that it disqualifies many blacks from becoming thugs.

Among the lesser dangers of global heating: shortage of beer, coffee, chocolate, and shellfish.

Republicans will refuse to confirm any of Obama's federal judge appointments, as a policy of obstructionism.

Obama's appointments are not necessarily good; they may be right wing.

Two global heating denial organizations handed out $125 million in 2011-2013.

If you hear the absurd claim that climate scientists are faking evidence for global heating so as to keep their funding, consider which side can afford to buy more.

China Calls on US to Follow Its Lead in Eradicating Ivory Trade.