Richard Ashton

Ku Klux Klan Rally Violence Leads To Arrests, Injuries

The Anaheim Police Department has defended its approach to a Ku Klux Klan rally that turned violent last weekend. The department faces criticism for not having a stronger presence at the rally and the counter-protest. Witnesses said the rally had only a small police presence when fighting broke out between two parties. Protesters reported seeing […]

8y ago

puerto rico

U.S. Treasury Warns Of Fallout In Wake Of Puerto Rico’s Financial Ruin

The United States Treasury issued a warning to Congress this week. If it does not act soon, the Puerto Rican government may collapse. The Puerto Rican government remains afloat only because the territory’s government released $1 billion in emergency funds. All non-essential public monies, including pension assets and tax refunds, have been held or sold […]

8y ago

Apple|FBI

Apples Accuses Government Of Threatening Freedom of Speech

The war between Apple and the FBI rages on. This week, Apple asked the court to throw out the order to unlock the iPhones belonging to the perpetrators of the San Bernardino shootings. Apple created a legal brief outlining why the government’s request violates the U.S. constitution. It accuses the federal agency of misinterpreting the […]

8y ago

supreme court

Supreme Court Speculation Heightens As Brian Sandoval Buzz Grows

The speculation about President Obama’s Supreme Court is heating up. This week, Governor Brian Sandoval is in the spotlight. Two people with knowledge of the process said that Brian Sandoval is one on the list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court. Sandoval is the Republican governor of Nevada. Sandoval told reporters that he was […]

8y ago

human rights

Amnesty International Reports Human Rights Deteriorated In 2015

Every year, Amnesty International produces a report analyzing the status of human rights around the world. The 2015 report was a bleak one. It showed that the world’s attempt to wipe out terrorism resulted in a global decline in human rights. The Syrian war remains a global issue, cited as the “world’s most urgent crisis.” […]

8y ago

Donald Trump

Exit Polls Show How Donald Trump Took South Carolina

Donald Trump is no longer dominating the polls. He is now winning primaries. His victory in South Carolina on Saturday may not have demonstrated political finesse. But it has presented opportunities for other candidates to take advantage of his strategy. Exit polls showed that voters favored Trump not for his policies but for his social-media […]

8y ago

Kimbo Slice|mma

Dada 5000 Recovering In Hospital After Kimbo Slice Defeat

MMA fighter Dada 5000 is in stable condition after suffering renal failure on Friday night following his third-round TKO loss to Kimbo Slice at Bellator 149. Dada, otherwise known as Dhafir Harris, is currently in the hospital after collapsing and falling into unconsciousness. A statement released by the Harris family stated that “Dada had accumulated […]

8y ago

Freddie Gray

Court Halts Trial Of Baltimore Police Officer In Freddie Gray Case

Those waiting for a verdict from the trials over the death of Freddie Gray will wait a little longer. The trials are now on hold after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision during the first trial. The first trial against Baltimore police officer William Porter ended in a mistrial. This will complicate the […]

8y ago