Sitting In Someone Else’s Running Car Can Be Considered Theft
Sitting In Someone Else’s Running Car Can Be Considered Theft
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Trump Opponents Proposing Single-Payer Healthcare System
Some of President Donald Trump’s most vocal opponents are buying into a series of plans to create a single-payer healthcare system. Two Democratic senators – Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Cory Booker of New Jersey – announced on Monday their support of Bernie Sanders’ proposed ‘Medicare for All’ bill. The bill is expected to
Did You Buy Honest Co. Products? You Might Be Entitled to Compensation
The Honest Co., Jessica Alba’s Health and Wellness company, has had a rough year. After battling class action lawsuits that alleged the company “engaged in unfair and deceptive practices related to its marketing, labeling, and advertising,” the Honest Co. has agreed to pay a $7 million settlement to customers in the United States who “purchased certain Honest diapering, cleaning, or personal care products.” Though the matter hasn’t been officially resolved in court, both sides of the aisle “agreed to settle the case in order to avoid the costs of continued litigation.”
Does the Tech Industry Discriminate Against Female Tech Professionals?
Discrimination has many faces. From racial and age discrimination to gender discrimination, many can agree that it occurs far too often. One area where gender discrimination in particular is rearing it’s ugly head is the tech industry. For women trying to pursue careers in the male-dominated tech industry, they often face an uphill battle in their search for success. But gender discrimination in the tech industry isn’t just a U.S. problem. Around the world female tech professionals are either under represented in executive roles or face discrimination daily.
Freedom To or Freedom From (Free, Pt. 2)
Freedom has many meanings, but it may come down to a basic choice between Freedom To or Freedom From. In a pluralistic society, it’s hard to have both.
L.L. Bean Recalls 2,000 Toddler Pullovers Over Choking Concerns
L.L. Bean, a company based in Maine, has decided to issue a nationwide recall of its popular “toddler sweater fleece pullovers…because the front snaps can detach and pose a potential choking hazard.”
Senate Passes Resolution Condemning White Supremacist Organizations
Partway through the day Monday, the Senate passed a resolution condemning white supremacist organizations while also urging President Trump to take a harsher stance against hate. According to The Hill, the resolution was introduced last week by Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Time Kaine (D-VA), and Cory Gardner (R-CO). The endeavor cleared the
Congress Races to Reform DACA Along Party Lines
The Trump administration’s decision to eradicate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is fueling a race in Congress between supporters and opponents of the vanquished act. According to The Hill, politicians on both sides of the debate are quickly moving to maneuver whatever leverage they’ve available, which highlights the difficulty politicians will likely
Battle Over Trump Travel Ban Continues Before Supreme Court Showdown
With President Trump’s travel ban due to be judged by the Supreme Court in less than a month, the battle to establish certain facts and limitations at the lower federal and preparatory level is aggressively expanding. Immigration and civil rights advocates have begun writing to the justices, arguing that the intent of the travel ban
Appeals Court Rules Christian Prayer in Michigan County Meetings Constitutional
Appeals Court Rules Christian Prayer in Michigan County Meetings Constitutional