The Issue Spotter

After the dust had settled, a total of nearly thirty million dollars had been spent on the ballot-measure. That’s a lot of green. The pro-labeling contingent behind Measure 92, the Oregon Mandatory Labeling of GMOs Initiative, ended up losing in a recount by only 837 out of over 1.5-million votes cast. [read more]

Imagine getting taken into police custody in the United States without being allowed access to your constitutional rights. For some citizens in Chicago, this may be a nightmare come true. [read more]

Recent findings that CIA “enhanced interrogation” constituted torture is unlikely to change Agency practices. [read more]

Imagine an economic stimulus plan that will increase tax revenue, produce jobs, stimulate tourism, and grow small business. Does that sound like smoke and mirrors? [read more]