What happens if Trump loses? The media has recently shifted its attention to exploring what a second Donald Trump presidency might entail, sparking a broader discussion on the potential for increased authoritarian governance. The concerns stem from Trump’s previous tenure and his party’s actions, which have often hinted at a disregard for democratic norms. Observers…
Civil asset forfeiture, often termed as the legal seizure of personal property by law enforcement, remains a contentious issue in the United States. When individuals face police stops or arrests, authorities possess the authority to confiscate their possessions, including phones, firearms, and vehicles, all under the pretext of being “incident to the arrest.” This controversial…
The governor has recently signed into law a significant piece of legislation that alters the landscape for alcohol sales in Oklahoma. House Bill 3571, championed by Rep. Robert Manger of Oklahoma City, is poised to reshape the requirement for businesses to scrutinize IDs before serving alcohol. At its core, this bill offers businesses the discretion…
In a bid to address the crippling burden of medical debt plaguing millions of Americans, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Calif), alongside Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), have introduced a groundbreaking bill. This legislation seeks to eliminate the staggering $220 billion in medical debt held by individuals across the nation,…
A proposed Senate bill in California aims to address theft concerns by imposing restrictions on self-checkout lanes in grocery and retail drug stores. Introduced by state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas of Los Angeles, Senate Bill 1446 allows stores to offer self-checkout lanes under specific conditions, such as limiting transactions to 10 items or less and ensuring…
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation into effect, instituting stricter penalties for offenders involved in illegal activities on the roads. These penalties now entail increased fines, potential incarceration, and the risk of license revocation, depending on the severity of the offense. For a first-time offense, individuals may face a fine of up to $2,000 and…
As civilizations grapple with historical precedents and contemporary challenges, the debate over wealth limits resurfaces with renewed vigor. Economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns advocates for governments to implement wealth limits, proposing a guideline of $10 million per person in her recent call to action. Robeyns argues that extreme wealth, often entangled with unethical practices like…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he would be running as an Independent candidate in October of 2023. And while many believed this all but took him out of the running for the 2024 Presidential Race, he made an announcement recently that is swaying Republican voters towards him and away from Republican candidate Donald Trump….
What should have been a routine warrant service call turned into a deadly gunfight in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday, leaving four law enforcement officers and one suspect dead. The incident occurred when officers with the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrived at a house to serve warrants against Terry Clark Hughes Jr. Authorities identified the…
The announcement of the potential reclassification of marijuana by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may not effectively address the persisting issues of the black market or the associated violence. Despite the shift in classification, the continued criminalization of marijuana under Schedule IV could perpetuate the very problems proponents seek to mitigate. While acknowledging marijuana’s…
