Israel Vows ‘Draconian’ Measures to Contain Chinese Influence at Haifa Port

Israel has vowed to take strict measures to prevent China from using Haifa's second port facility as a basis for monitoring, as the headaches caused by a 2014 deal to modernize Israeli shipping continues. Earlier this month, Israeli regulators decided to allow China's state-owned enterprise Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) Bayport Terminal Co. Ltd. to […]

I Would Punch Stephen Miller in the Nose over ‘Draconian’ Immigration Policy

Appearing on MSNBC's “The Beat” on Wednesday, Geraldo Rivera said he wanted to punch President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy adviser Stephen Miller. Host Ari Melber said, “The Trump transition team wants to conduct what it calls a showcase immigration raid in the Washington, D.C., area in the first few days, which will “target early-stage undocumented […]

Will California use bird flu to return to draconian COVID-era restrictions?

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency over bird flu. His “solution” is to give government agencies more money. Newsom passed a proclamation to ensure agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to quickly respond to outbreaks. “Bill Gates warned us, but strangely he knows when these things are going to […]

Critics decry Vietnam’s ‘draconian’ new internet law | Vietnam

Social media users in Vietnam who use platforms such as Facebook and TikTok will have to verify their identity as part of tough new internet regulations that critics say will further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country. The law comes into effect on Christmas Day and requires technology companies operating in Vietnam to […]

Blue state attorney general advises state officials on how to resist ‘draconian’ Trump deportations

California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta has joined the growing list of Democratic leaders vowing to resist President-elect Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan's mass deportation plans. Last week, Bonta issued new guidelines for courts, health care facilities, universities, schools, labor agencies, public libraries and shelters, challenging state agencies to enforce President Trump's “draconian” […]

Irish Government Drops Draconian Hate Speech Legislation After Backlash

The Irish government has abandoned plans to implement a controversial new hate speech law after widespread backlash from free speech advocates. Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed on Saturday that Dublin would remove new provisions on hate speech from the proposed Criminal Justice Bill, adding that the “incitement to hatred” section of the bill legislation “No […]