Texas school bans all-black clothing because it’s ‘associated with depression’
Johnny Cash will be suspended from this school. A Texas middle school has banned students from wearing all black to class, with school officials claiming it is linked to depression and mental health issues. Nick DeSantis, principal of H.E. Charles Middle School in El Paso, sent an email to parents of students this week explaining […]
Ohio bans trans treatments for kids, trans athletes in youth sports
A challenged Ohio bill that would ban transgender medical treatment for children and transgender athletes in youth sports could go ahead after a judge ruled Tuesday to reject a challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union. The bill, which was originally passed by the Ohio House and Senate on Dec. 13, 2023, would make it […]
Democratic lawmakers introduce bill targeting future Muslim bans
A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced bills in the House and Senate on Wednesday aimed at blocking a second ban on immigration from certain Muslim countries. The No Ban Act would strengthen federal immigration laws to prevent discrimination on the basis of religion and limit “overly broad executive powers” to issue travel bans. The bill […]
Michael Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans after Chinese swimming controversy
Legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps has called for a “zero tolerance” policy that bars anyone caught doping from ever competing in the Olympics again. The swimming great’s tough stance comes in the wake of the doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers that only just came to light earlier this year. Nine swimmers who tested positive for […]
Texas middle school bans students from wearing all-black clothing
A Texas middle school will have new restrictions on what to wear on the first day of class on Monday, with changes to its dress code banning head-to-toe black clothing. The change will be implemented at HE Charles Middle School, which is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). In a letter to […]
Federal Judge Finds Numerous Maryland Gun Bans Unconstitutional
On August 2, 2024, U.S. District Judge Gerald L. Russell ruled that many of Maryland’s firearms prohibitions targeting concealed carry persons are unconstitutional. Case, Novotny vs. MooreThe lawsuit was filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Second Amendment Foundation, Maryland Challenging Issues Inc. and several private citizens. After reviewing the evidence, Russell sided with the […]
Judge bans Wayne LaPierre from serving in NRA for 10 years, but doesn't appoint a monitor
A New York judge on Monday banned former National Rifle Association president Wayne LaPierre from holding any paid position at a gun rights group for the next 10 years, while also refusing to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the group. The ruling came as the second phase of a civil trial brought by New […]
Chase bans credit card payments for controversial retail service – Daily Mail
JPMorgan Chase will ban customers from using its credit cards to make payments on its controversial “buy now, pay later” loans. The nation’s largest banks have announced that starting October 10 they will reject credit card payments for installment plans offered by companies such as Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay. Chase is alerting customers to the […]
Germany Bans Islamic Center Hamburg over Support for Iran
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Wednesday banned an organization it accuses of being an “outpost” of Iranian theocracy, promoting the ideology of the country’s leadership and supporting Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants, as police searched 53 buildings across the country, including a well-known mosque in Hamburg. The ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five of […]
Harris’s record on climate and energy: the Green New Deal, fracking bans, and more
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed liberal positions on climate and energy before joining the Democratic ticket with President Joe Biden in 2020, stances that will now receive much greater scrutiny as she pursues the presidency with Biden’s endorsement. While her stances on energy have closely aligned with Biden during their first term, her past record […]