Whitmer signs bill expanding LGBTQ protections
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, on Thursday expanded the state’s civil rights law to include explicit protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, making Michigan the first statewide to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people. signed the law of “Today is a new day in Michigan,” Whitmer said Thursday at a signing ceremony in Lansing. […]
Canada considers expanding euthanasia program to terminally ill minors
Canada may expand its already controversial assisted suicide program to include terminally ill “mature minors”, according to recommendations in a new report from the Canadian Parliament’s Special Committee on Medical Assistance in Death there is [MAID]. of the committee 138 page report It lists a number of recommendations, including providing euthanasia for persons under the […]
GOP looks to block Biden from expanding abortion access by declaring federal health emergency
House Republicans this week proposed a bill that would bar President Joe Biden from declaring a public health emergency as a way to facilitate access to abortions. This is a step openly considered by the Biden administration after the Supreme Court defeated Roe v. Wade last year. Texas Republican Rep. August Fluger’s Bill Amends the […]
DeSantis, Florida Republican leaders to consider expanding migrant flight program during special session
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to use this week’s special session to expand the state’s immigration flight program after transporting about 50 mostly Venezuelan immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard last year. Yes, a policy that caused a stir in the wealthy and liberal Massachusetts enclave that advertised support for the sanctuary. Republican leaders in Congress worked […]