Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Law
05/04/2023
Serbia Announces Extensive Gun Controls In Wake Of Belgrade School Shooting
Serbia's government is instituting an extensive revision of existing private gun permits and other measures as the Balkan country mourns the victims of a mass shooting -- its first ever at a school -- that has sent shock waves through the country.
05/04/2023
What Could Go Right? The Swiss cheese method for reducing gun violence
A multi-layered strategy for team red and team blue, and everyone in between
04/20/2023
What Could Go Right? New protections for women in Uzbekistan
Domestic violence is now a criminal offense for the first time.
03/09/2023
Progress in 5 Minutes: Caste as protected category
With Seattle's historic move to ban caste discrimination, along with recently added protections at some US universities, momentum is growing.
03/02/2023
What Could Go Right? Mass decarceration?
Not exactly. But some states have lowered prison populations and kept crime rates low, too.
02/16/2023
What Could Go Right? Love bites (less than it used to)
Over time, we’re dropping the bigotry, oppression, and suffering of marriages of old.
02/02/2023
What Could Go Right? What do we owe Tyre Nichols?
Transforming a culture of police brutality, bit by bit
01/05/2023
How Formerly Incarcerated People Won Legal Protection in Atlanta
The fight for anti-discrimination protections was led by campaigners like Bridgette Simpson, who know the issue first-hand.
01/05/2023
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave, doubling the previous amount, after a memorandum from the Department of Defense went into effect Wednesday.
12/29/2022
3 ways to tap billions in new money to go green — starting this month
In 2023, you can electrify your home — and your car — with the help of the U.S. government. Here’s how.
12/22/2022
What Could Go Right? 99 good news stories
2022’s human rights victories, environmental wins, and health and development milestones
12/16/2022