A new crime bill that passed in the nation’s capital shows we’re still in an era of “tough on crime” Black politicians, but at what cost? WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 01: Mayor of Washington, DC, Muriel ...

The idea that the Liberals might take a hatchet to their treasured social programs seems counterintuitive, but that's where the savings are You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

Vice President for Innovation and Technology at IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, has raised concerns over the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. According to him, the draft is largely ambiguous and ...

That was the threat a Nigerian government lawyer made against a young man outside of the Supreme Court of Nigeria last week. The young man’s crime? Sharing song lyrics over WhatsApp that others deemed ...

Pointing to what they called "draconian restrictions," tech industry groups are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision that blocked a Florida law aimed at preventing children from having ...

FILE - Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi chat as they arrive before the start of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer's suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. “They don't ...

IN EARLY 1977 the Sex Pistols were mostly known, if at all, for having sworn on television. Then came the punk band’s second single, “God Save the Queen”, with such lyrics as “The fascist regime” and ...

The Great Hall dome of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., bears the following inscription: “To science, pilot of industry, conqueror of disease, multiplier of the harvest, explorer ...

Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s attorneys have attacked prosecutors’ “draconian” recommendation that he serve 12½ years in prison in the ComEd scandal, likening the proposed term to ...