Day: April 7, 2019

Operation Columba

The story of the pigeon reveals a far more fascinating animal than their present urban representatives would suggest. They’ve in fact played various helpful roles in human existence since they were first domesticated by the Sumerians four thousand years ago. This piece examines a World War II plan that used them to gather intelligence and spread misinformation.

Commonwealth v. Mohamed

The tragic death of a thirteen year old girl in a car accident becomes a story of immigration and the American justice system after a Sudanese refugee was charged with manslaughter over the incident.