The Honour Roll: The best, brightest and bravest Atlantic Canadians of 2014
Herald Magazine's Honour Roll also includes a gay rights activist who showed us what forgiveness really means, an actor who knows the true meaning of courage and a victim of horrific abuse who demonstrated persistance and patience. They all … Read more on TheChronicleHerald.ca (registration)

Why 20 year drop in crime is more impressive than it seems
All this doesn't mean the gains against crime will continue uninterrupted – or that prisons aren't important for reducing crime. The FBI figures show some up years for violent-crime rates (as recently as 2012) as well … Dr. Petersilia's view, argued … Read more on Christian Science Monitor

Le'Veon Bell Could Enter Drug Program Over Marijuana Use
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell agreed on Wednesday to enter a program for first-time offenders and it could mean a suspension from the NFL is on the way. Le'Veon Bell's entrance in the first-time offender program stems from a … Bell is … Read more on FanSided