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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) just made a ruling to hold Switzerland responsible for the diminishing quality of citizens’ lives due to the effects of climate change, potentially setting a precedent that holds countries responsible for their inaction against climate change. Landmark Cases The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, … Read more
U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Hawaii for their first in-person meeting in years as they tried to address operational safety in the Pacific and ease escalating tensions amidst concerns over China’s risky military maneuvers and unlawful maritime actions. An Opportunity to Ease Tensions This past week, U.S. and Chinese military officials met in … Read more
$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations “Black people, the descendants of slavery, … Read more
Budgets are apparently strained in sanctuary cities, as these Democrat strongholds are experiencing the repercussions of the migrant crisis and having to take drastic measures to solve issues. Here’s the full story. Shifting Priorities What began as a compassionate response to an influx of migrants arriving in cities far from the Southern border has slowly … Read more
Washington state recently made history by enacting a comprehensive set of protections for adult entertainment workers hailed as “the strippers’ bill of rights.” Here’s the full story. A Landmark Legislation for Adult Industry Workers The Strippers’ Bill of Rights is a landmark piece of legislation. It contains the most extensive protections for workers in the … Read more
A report from the charity Oxfam revealed that the world’s top five billionaires doubled their wealth in the same time it took for the world’s poorest 60% to lose a combined $1.5 trillion. Wealth Disparity Unveiled Oxfam’s report reveals that the world’s five wealthiest individuals have increased their wealth by over 200% to $869 billion … Read more
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4002, which will reclassify hard drug possession as a misdemeanor and establish new policies in order to address the state’s worsening addiction and overdose rates. Reintroducing Penalties Oregon Governor Tina Kotek just signed House Bill 4002, which reintroduces criminal penalties for the possession of hard drugs like … Read more
Another round of nearly $6 billion in student debt forgiveness has been approved for 77,000 public service workers. $6b Loan Forgiveness President Biden has announced that nearly $6 billion in student loan debt would be canceled for 77,000 Americans who work in public services. The newest round of debt forgiveness came under the Public Service … Read more
Despite a positive economic outlook from mainstream economists and financiers, inflation in the U.S. has unexpectedly crept up over the month of February. If you’re interested in finding out how this could affect you, read on. A Surprising Rise in Inflation Last month, inflation rose from 3.1% in January to 3.2%. While this might not … Read more
The legal landscape surrounding women’s rights has evolved significantly over time, with landmark cases and legislation shaping the course of gender equality. Here are seven pivotal moments that have profoundly impacted women’s rights in various aspects of life. 1. Roe v. Wade (1973) In this landmark Supreme Court case, the decision to legalize abortion nationwide … Read more