Michigan Judge Says Businesses Can Discriminate Against Gay, Lesbian People
Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel said she is planning to appeal the decision.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Attorneys General in Battleground States Tell Texas to Keep Its Nose Out of Their Business
One attorney general called Texas’s attempts to discard millions of legally-cast ballots “Faustian.”
Texas-Led Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Election Counts Heads to Supreme Court
Sen. John Cornyn, Texas’s former attorney general, publicly said he cannot rationalize the lawsuit’s legal basis.
Federal Government, State Attorneys General Suggests Facebook Should Be Broken Up
More than 40 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, with the federal government spearheading its own litigation.
California Rep. Katie Porter Slams Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as Blatantly “Corrupt”
Rep. Porter, a California Democrat, alleged that McConnell is holding coronavirus relief talks captive to win liability exemptions for careless corporations.
Seattle to Pay $1.5m Settlement to Family of Che Taylor
Police insisted they had seen Che Taylor wearing a handgun holster–yet the only nearby firearm was buried under a pile of trash in another man’s car.
Supreme Court Silence Heralds Transgender Rights Win in Oregon
The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case appeal means Oregon’s Dallas School District No. 2 can continue to accommodate transgender students.
Michigan Judge Trashes Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State’s Election Results
A former Trump campaign attorney had asked the courts to discard the state’s election results–and hand over the power to make a final decision to the Republican-dominated Legislature.
Major League Baseball Sues Insurers, Citing Losses Caused by Coronavirus
Major League Baseball says it has paid millions of dollars in insurance every year to avoid financial catastrophe–and now that COVID-19 has caused one, insurers are refusing to pay out.
California Judge Tells Los Angeles to Show Proof Outdoor Dining Spreads Coronavirus
The judge appeared sympathetic to the restaurant coalition suing the county, but said he needs to see evidence–or lack thereof–before making a decision.