The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is relying on a series of hypotheticals: that a woman might have serious complications from a medication abortion with mifepristone, that one of these women might end up in the emergency room, and that they might feel compelled to offer care to these women against their personal moral codes.
Read MoreThe past season was labeled the “lost winter” in parts of the country because of unusually meager snow and higher temperatures compared to previous years. California defied this trend.
Read MoreResolution of this issue will not be as straightforward as placing social media platforms into one of these two bins despite the appeal of such a settled doctrine. These cases are just one step in a continuing process of determining the bounds and limitations of the relationship between social media and the government. Their disposition will be of great importance in defining the nature of an integral part of our lives that informs our decisions, facilitates communication and expression, and catalyzes meaningful change.
Read MoreWhen the highest levels of a school system not only fail to protect trans students but portray them as the opposing side of a civil war, is it any surprise that Nex “didn’t really see the point” of taking his bullying to school officials?
North Carolina is a presidential battleground, going red in every election since 1980—except for 2008 when Barack Obama won the state. President Joe Biden believes he can win over states like North Carolina as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
Read MoreNet neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat access to all sites equally, regardless of content. While restoring net neutrality is well-intentioned, doing so could make internet access more expensive for consumers and cause investments into broadband to drop. These factors could make it harder to obtain Internet access, increasing economic inequality and unfairness.
Read MoreDubbed “Day of the Forest Defender,” community and political groups in 30+ U.S. cities and beyond gathered to memorialize Tortuguita in a number of ways. Some took on a politically activist approach, taking the opportunity to discuss community organizing and how to get involved in the movement. Others hosted artistic events, vigils, and communal meals, all with a common theme: “bring what you can.”
Read MoreAs announced by the Supreme Court, the code, known as the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, contains nine pages of written legal code and five additional pages of commentary. Within the code, five canons of conduct outline rules for ethical issues such as when justices should recuse themselves from cases.
Read MoreIn a unanimous decision in 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court found that a one-man grand jury cannot be used to criminally indict a defendant. Now, the charges cannot proceed for the time being.
Read MoreIt has been 50 years since abortion was established as a constitutional right in Roe v. Wade. After the decision was overturned, questions and fears regarding new abortion regulations grip the country. For women in Lubbock County, this fear has become a reality. Several counties in Texas have issued ordinances banning people from assisting women traveling to receive abortions.
Read MoreHistorically, low transportation prices along the Mississippi have kept American farmers competitive in the global market. With water levels dwindling, however, transport along the river is becoming more costly and logistically difficult.
Read MoreThe current legislative siege on gender-affirming care for children is only a symptom of a larger upheaval of legal precedent in the wake of the Dobbs decision. Previously, abortion being protected by the 14th Amendment gave courts reason to put much more stock into this argument in similar cases. Now, however, legislatures are much more free to circumscribe what their constituents can do with their bodies; the question is, where do parents’ rights end and the state’s right to intervene in the interest of public health begin?
Read MoreIn early August, the country watched fearfully as the deadliest series of U.S. wildfires in over a century broke out across Maui. Now, nearly two months later, Hawaiian citizens not only continue to mourn their losses but are speaking out against the state government’s recovery efforts, which many say have prioritized big development companies in the wake of the disaster and could threaten local environmental and cultural rights to Maui’s resources.
Read More“Due to a variety of issues, such as engine failure, the F-35 aircraft are not able to fly as often as the public would like. This can be frustrating for U.S. citizens and representatives considering there will be a total accumulation of nearly $2 trillion for the aircraft lifespan, but less than proficient use of them.”
Read More“The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority found The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Harvard’s race-conscious college admissions process to be unconstitutional, effectively ending affirmative action and overturning forty years of legal precedent. “
Read More“The Biden Administration has released a new regulation that aims to see two-thirds of all vehicles sold in the US be electric by the year 2032. Though benevolent in sound, the contention lies in the affordability, practicality, and feasibility of meeting this aggressive goal.”
Read More“The Supreme Court will release its decision on both cases in the coming weeks, determining the financial position of 43 million borrowers. Regardless of the outcome, the decision will be an indicator of President Biden’s ability to enact serious policy change for the remainder of his term”
Read More“A man born into luxury, who went to the best schools, lived in the most expensive houses, and could afford things that many only dream of forgot one crucial aspect of this puzzle. That the law, even though seemingly an innocent disturbance for some, is a powerful tool that can win even against the most influential.”
Read More“While speaking to a group of Republican voters in Iowa, former VP. Mike Pence said in response to Gov. DeSantis’ comments, that “the war in Ukraine is not a territorial dispute. It is a Russian invasion.” Pence’s statements demonstrate a clear disagreement with Gov. DeSantis’ position regarding the conflict.“
Read More“Abortion seems to be a never-ending issue in the discussion about American politics and public policy. Faith, and specifically Christianity, has long played a role in this discussion and has been a dominant force as of late. While it is a dominant religion in the country and it has played a large role thus far, does faith have a place in the political discussion about abortion?”
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