The insane behavior of the UK makes the EU look wise and just by comparison, so don't forget its oppressive side.

The EU has a democratic structure that doesn't give the people much power to limit what the banksters and businesses want. Look, for instance, at the unjust copyright directive that was adopted under pressure from the publishing lobby. Since three branches of the EU must agree any change, it is hopeless to repeal bad directives once they have been adopted.

Ivory Coast law could see chocolate industry "wipe out" protected forests.

Cory Booker's gun control legislation focuses strategies on people, not guns.

It might be a good idea.

Australia's computer program has cut off a million people's benefits automatically. Then they have to prove the program was wrong.

Australia wasted decades in climate denial — and must break free of the mire of misinformation.