Tom Hanks, hosting SNL this past weekend, gave America the pre-election pep talk it needs and assuring folks that everything will be alright. Hanks acts as the dad America needs right now as he fist bumps his way into America’s hearts once more. (Huffington Post) As President Obama prepares to leave office, his name withstands […]

The Mexican Supreme Court ruled yesterday that individuals have the right to grow and distribute marijuana for their own personal use. This ruling is a challenge to Mexico’s (and America’s) conservative drug policies, and opens the door to legalization of marijuana in Mexico. (NY Times) Meanwhile, in Taiwan, President Ma Ying-jeou is preparing for talks with […]