Letter
March 2015
Volunteerism, standing in line are examples of our working democracy
In some countries there are no lines, only disorderly scrums where the rule is that the one with the sharpest elbows is the first person served.
New Jersey settles lawsuit with Exxon Mobil
N.J. officials call the $225 million settlement the largest environmental settlement against a corporate defendant in state history.
Ancient artifacts crumble as militants bulldoze Iraqi history and culture
To the Islamic State, artifacts may just promote apostasy.
High-profile cases to end Supreme Court’s April session
Upcoming arguments will focus on same-sex marriage and lethal injection in Oklahoma.
Actor won’t upstage Scalia, just portray him
Edward Gero will play the role of the Supreme Court justice.
Iran flexes muscles in Iraq, a dilemma for U.S.
The two countries might be running parallel campaigns with different goals.
Deadly bird flu devastates commercial turkeys in Minnesota
The virus is carried by waterfowl that aren’t sickened by it.
Wisconsin governor’s issues with open records resurface
Scott Walker also kept a personal email account while serving as a county executive.