Politics
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the pardon of 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions, marking one of the most extensive acts of clemency for such crimes in the U.S. This move aims to address barriers to employment, education, and housing that criminal records impose, particularly on people of color, who are disproportionately affected by marijuana […]
Louisiana has enacted a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, making it the first state to do so. Signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, the law mandates a poster-sized display of the commandments in large, readable font in classrooms from kindergarten through state-funded universities. The legislation, passed by […]
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday in a sweeping executive order. It impacts misdemeanor charges for people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of marijuana. More than 150,000 of the convictions being pardoned are misdemeanors for simple possession of cannabis, and another 18,000 misdemeanors are for use or […]
In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy (the U.S. surgeon general) has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among […]
Pope Francis met with over 100 comedians, including Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert, and Conan O’Brien, at Vatican City. The gathering was a prelude to his later meeting with President Joe Biden at the G7 summit. The Pope praised the comedians for their ability to unite people through laughter and […]
The Biden administration, through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has proposed new federal regulations to remove medical debt from credit reports. If implemented, these rules would protect millions of Americans struggling with unaffordable medical bills. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized that no one should be denied economic opportunities due to medical emergencies. The administration […]
The New York state Legislature has passed a bill aimed at protecting children from addictive social media feeds by allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested posts. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the bill into law. The legislation, which addresses concerns about social media’s impact on children’s mental health, would prevent platforms from showing suggested […]
Under new federal rules announced by the Biden administration, new vehicles sold in the U.S. will need to average about 38 miles per gallon (mpg) in real-world driving by 2031, up from about 29 mpg in 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will require passenger cars to improve fuel economy by 2% annually […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has unexpectedly paused New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to start June 30, citing economic concerns. The plan would have charged motorists up to $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district, aiming to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Hochul expressed concerns about the financial impact on working […]
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed a bill mandating warning signs in stores that sell or repair firearms. These signs inform customers that having a firearm at home significantly increases risks of suicide, lethal domestic violence, and accidental deaths, especially involving children. The warning message emphasizes the heightened danger and provides the […]