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Supreme Court appears divided over state bans on gender transition ‘treatments’ for minors

The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday over the constitutionality of state laws banning gender reassignment medical “treatments” for minors, a politically charged issue dealing with transgender rights. The justices heard tense oral arguments lasting about two and a half hours over a challenge to Tennessee's law. At issue is the Equal Protection Clause, which requires […]

Supreme Court appears divided over state bans on gender-affirming medical care for minors

The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the constitutionality of a state law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, a politically charged issue dealing with transgender rights. The justices heard tense oral arguments lasting about two and a half hours over a challenge to Tennessee's law. At issue is the Equal Protection Clause, which requires […]

New Jersey council bans constitution and US flag during public comments

County Council of Edison Township, New Jersey Prohibited Residents will be prohibited from using “props” such as the Constitution or the American flag when giving speeches. The city-township of Edison said the ban is intended to ensure that props do not “disturb orderly conduct.” “It's my constitutional right to do this. If I get sued, […]

New UK health proposal bans men from women’s changerooms

A group of nurses has drafted guidelines for the National Health Service that would ban men who believe they are women from entering women's changing rooms. The policy guidance was requested by the UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The nurses said they were forced to share changing rooms with male staff members who were allegedly […]

Biden Admin Bans Future Leasing In Top Coal Mining Region On Thanksgiving Eve

On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Biden administration took action to ban future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, one of the most coal-rich regions in the United States, according to multiple reports. The Powder River Basin, which spans parts of Montana and Wyoming, accounted for about 43% of U.S. coal in 2019. According […]

U.S. Bans 29 Chinese Entities for Using Uyghur Slaves

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 29 more Chinese companies to its list of exporters banned for alleged slavery, including companies that make food and metals from tomato paste to iron ore. China's propaganda machine was predictably furious at UFLPA's actions. National government Global Times Published a paper on stroke on Monday. editor […]

Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study

Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags are sometimes working against their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities banned stores from giving away free plastic grocery bags, sales of such bags skyrocketed in response.Marketing Research Journal. The researchers found that the longer a policy is in place, the […]