Trafficking victims treated as criminals
The victims of human trafficking have virtually nobody to speak for them, no means of justice, outside of government intervention — but even that is uncertain, according to a new report.
Wyclef charity accused of corruption
A Haitian charity set up by musician Wyclef Jean has long been dogged by allegations of corruption and misused funds, but the latest revelations against them seemingly threaten to bury their credibility for good.
Gary Johnson: 'I feel abandoned' by the GOP
Disgruntled former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson says he is considering leaving the Republican slate and running as a third-party candidate in the 2012 presidential election.
Barney Frank will not seek reelection in 2012
Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), a long-serving member of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, will not seek reelection, according to published reports Monday morning.
Teen not sorry for insulting Kansas governor
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) shouldn’t hold his breath waiting for an apology from the teen that he tattled on for writing a disparaging tweet.
UK secretly promoting oil extraction from Canadian tar sands
Canadian politicians are being secretly aided by the highest levels of the British government in their attempts to ward off European penalties on the use of oil from Canada’s highly polluting tar sands
