Judge warns revival of lawsuit against Black Lives Matter organizer ‘imperils’ First Amendment

A federal appeals court judge is warning that her colleague’s decision to revive a lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter activist poses a threat to First Amendment rights. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge appeals panel in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a police officer’s lawsuit against DeRay Mckesson deserves a … Read more

Why would Trump strike Iran? How lack of clarity imperils a diplomatic deal.

Will he or won’t he? For weeks, Washington, Middle East capitals, and indeed many points beyond have been gripped with speculation over whether President Donald Trump would attack Iran – a move many analysts and some advisers in Mr. Trump’s inner circle have warned could spark a broader war. At the same time, another question … Read more