September 25, 2020 Are states investing less in universities? New study finds college investment steady The Texas Public Policy Foundation found that states have typically maintained or increased investment in college over 40 years.
September 15, 2020 Jon Stewart back in Washington in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, the comedian and advocate has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
September 11, 2020 Decorated Iraq War veteran denied community supervision, facing 5 years in prison for pot possession An Alabama circuit judge has denied a motion to release a disabled Iraq war veteran from jail following his marijuana arrest, citing his criminal record despite offers for pro bono post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] therapy, housing and a litany of community services made available to the vet in advance of the ruling.
August 27, 2020 Fortnite 'black-market' part of billion-dollar hacker economy, report claims Cyber security firm Night Lion, which specializes in digital forensics, has discovered a series of online marketplaces where stolen gaming accounts from just four popular titles (including the aforementioned Fortnite) allegedly generate some $700 million every year.
August 3, 2020 Disabled Iraq veteran faces five years in Alabama prison for legally prescribed medical marijuana Sean Worsley, a decorated Iraq War veteran, is facing five years in Alabama's prisons for driving with legally prescribed medical marijuana.
July 2, 2020 Coronavirus cases surge in Ohio, highlighting troubling conditions in state's prisons Coronavirus continues to spread through Ohio's prison system, infecting Jermane Scott, who says he's been wrongfully incarcerated for years.
June 28, 2020 Louisville gunman opens fire on protesters; at least 1 dead, authorities say Authorities in Louisville, Ky., were investigating Saturday evening after a suspect opened fire on a crowd of peaceful protesters at Jefferson Square Park.
June 19, 2020 Louisville struggles to reimagine the future of policing After weeks of protest following the killing of Breonna Taylor and crises of leadership, Louisville tries to reimagine the future of its police department.
June 9, 2020 Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home A community group in Kansas City believes the use of tiny houses will provide thousands of the city's homeless veterans a home they can finally call their own.
June 5, 2020 LMPD officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting accused of sexual assault while on duty Two women in Louisville, Ky., took to social media to level sex abuse allegations against Louisville Metro Police Officer Brett Hankison, one of the officers involved in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor.
