Lawmakers, Unions Reach Deal To Raise California's Minimum Wage To $15
The state's minimum wage is currently $10; under the new agreement between legislators and labor unions, it would rise by $5 over the next six years.
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Riot Police Respond To Right-Wing Protest In Brussels
A vigil for victims was overwhelmed by black-clad right-wing protesters. Meanwhile, another arrest has been made in connection with Tuesday's attacks, this time in Italy.
Legalize All Drugs? The 'Risks Are Tremendous' Without Defining The Problem
In his Harper's piece, Dan Baum digs into the country's war on drugs. He says we have a long history of instating drug laws to demonize certain minority groups, but "Nixon brought it to a high art."
Syria Says Its Troops Have Retaken Palmyra, Held By ISIS Since May
The Russian-backed Syrian army recaptured the ancient city on Sunday, according to state TV. It's a strategic and symbolic victory for the regime against the extremist group.
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Senegalese Swing
As a teenager in Senegal, Amadou Koly Niang fell in love with jazz. Over 40 years later, he's started a jazz festival to bring the music to his countrymen — with a Senegalese twist, of course.
How Little Vermont Got Big Food Companies To Label GMOs
In the coming weeks, major brands including General Mills, Kellogg and Mars will start labeling foods produced with genetic engineering. That's all because of a Vermont law set to take effect July 1.
Ebola: We May Have Won The Battle But We Haven't Won The War
A health worker who spent a year in West Africa during the epidemic shares lessons from the field. Good things did happen. But a lot went wrong.
When An Autism Diagnosis Comes In Adulthood
Growing up, they knew something was different, but nobody put a name to it. For many, it took years to get a diagnosis: autism. Finally hearing that word can be a relief.
Transgender People Face Discrimination In Job Market
Despite increasing public awareness of transgender issues, transgender people continue to face high rates of joblessness.
Belgium Immigration Challenges Have A Long Past
Demetrios Papademetriou of the Migration Policy Institute says problems with Belgium's migration policy go back decades — and have implications for domestic terrorism.