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
09/20/2021
VA tells veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ they are eligible for all VA benefits
The Veterans Affairs Department issued guidance stating military service members who were discharged because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy are eligible for all Veterans Affairs benefits.
09/09/2021
Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for businesses, federal workers
President Biden announced sweeping new coronavirus vaccine mandates Thursday designed to affect tens of millions of Americans, ordering all businesses with more than 100 employees to require their workers to be immunized or face weekly testing.
09/06/2021
Chart of the Week: Corporate tax revenue keeps shrinking
This week, Scott finds that corporations pay a lot less in taxes than they used to.
09/03/2021
Bumble and Match Have Created a Relief Fund to Help Cover Abortion Costs in Texas
The money will go towards "supporting the reproductive rights of women and people across the gender spectrum who seek abortions in Texas."
09/01/2021
First set of Justice Dept. agents now wearing body cams
The first set of federal agents working for the Justice Department began wearing body cameras under a new policy that reversed a yearslong ban.
09/02/2021
Dutch cities want to ban property investors in all neighborhoods
The large municipalities in the Netherlands plan to make wide use of a legislative amendment that will allow them to designate neighborhoods where investors won't be allowed to buy cheap and medium-priced homes and rent them out, NOS found after surveying the municipalities.
09/06/2021
U.S. Justice Dept. says will protect Texas abortion clinics that come under attack
The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it would not tolerate attacks against people seeking or providing abortions in Texas, as the agency explores ways of challenging the state's recently enacted law that imposed a near-total ban on abortion.
08/23/2021
See Mask Mandates and Guidance for Schools in Each State
Mask recommendations and requirements are changing again as national and local leaders confront a fresh wave of the coronavirus outbreak amid a flagging vaccination campaign and the start of a new school year.
08/23/2021
NC court grants voting rights to thousands of people on probation or parole for a felony
Judges have restored voting rights to an estimated 55,000 North Carolinians on parole or probation for a felony.
08/09/2021
Biden’s reconciliation bill would be a big fucking deal
Democrats’ massive spending plan, explained.
08/05/2021
Australia to establish $280 million reparations fund for ‘Stolen Generation’
Australia will create a reparations fund of 380 million Australian dollars ($280 million) for members of its Indigenous population who were forcibly removed from their families, Australian media reported on Thursday, months after 800 survivors filed a class action lawsuit.
08/04/2021