Motion to Vacate ‘Harmed this Office,’ Lack the Votes to Change the Rules
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Thursday opposed the current rules for motions to retire that could end his tenure as speaker, lamenting that he doesn’t have the votes to change the rules at this point. Johnson’s carefully worded statement stopped short of outright calling for a rule change that could save the gavel, but […]
Pollution burdens nearly half of New York and communities of color most harmed – report | New York
Nearly half of all New Yorkers live in areas with a “disproportionate” burden of pollution. report I found it. A citywide assessment released Friday says communities of color are most affected and are also more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. “We had orange skies last year, and we will continue to see repeated […]
ACLU Argues Minors Are ‘Harmed’ By Law Requiring Parental Consent For Abortions
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released a report Thursday arguing that a Michigan law requiring parental consent for abortions harms minors. The law, which became effective in 1991, requires all Michigan residents under the age of 18 to obtain parental consent before getting an abortion or receive a waiver from a judge. The ACLU […]
Disney has harmed investors with ‘woke’ agenda: letter
America First Legal, a conservative nonprofit group, accused Disney of hurting its shareholders with “woke” politics by promoting “anti-police and anti-white content” in family programming. The 50-page letter, written by former U.S. Justice Department member and AFL senior vice president Reid Rubinstein, argues that shows such as Disney+’s animated show “Rise Up and Sing” “instruct […]