Less than a month following the bankruptcy filings of subsidiaries under the Zachry Group, a significant player in the construction and engineering sector, the fallout has hit hard. Zachry Industrial, a prominent arm of the conglomerate, has announced a staggering layoff affecting over 4,000 employees. The revelation came through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice…
A significant and unprecedented campaign has been launched by far-right groups to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court into shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. Some of these groups are tied to Leonard Leo, a key figure in establishing the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and connected to…
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has proposed cutting budgets for public safety, including prisons and law enforcement, as the state faces a huge deficit and prioritizes climate goals related to fairness. The budget, unveiled in May, aims to tackle a $27.6 billion deficit, with cuts including $97 million for trial court operations, $10 million for…
Louisiana lawmakers recently made headlines by approving a new law allowing surgical castration for people convicted of serious crimes against children. This significant decision means that judges in the state can now order a convicted criminal to undergo surgery to remove their ability to have children. This law specifically targets crimes such as rape, incest,…
Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court justice, has been repeatedly involved in scandals due to his failure to disclose various financial transactions. His latest controversy involves a luxury motorcoach he purchased in 1999 with a loan from a wealthy benefactor, Anthony Welters. Thomas failed to report this loan and its subsequent forgiveness on his annual financial…
In a move sure to delight wine enthusiasts across the state, Florida is set to lift restrictions on the sale of wine in containers larger than 4 gallons. Effective July 1st, 2024, the new legislation, passed under section 564.05, will allow retailers to offer wine in a variety of container sizes, including reusable containers holding…
In a heated session on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, testifying before Congress about his work as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The hearing, convened by House Republicans, focused on the origins of the virus and Fauci’s role in the federal response….
A 2023 analysis by the AAMC Research and Action Institute found that fewer new graduates of U.S. medical schools applied to residency programs in states that banned or restricted access to abortion compared to those where abortion remained legal. This analysis was conducted after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health…
As President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, faces federal gun charges this week, the implications for gun advocates could be more profound than they might initially assume. The charges, rooted in allegedly false statements about his illegal drug use when purchasing a Colt revolver in 2018, may pave the way for increased scrutiny on gun ownership…
In a world where money seems to wield an unparalleled influence, the adage “money can’t buy happiness” holds steadfast. However, what if we extend this notion further? What if we consider the implications of wealth not just on individual well-being but on the very fabric of democracy? Recent events, particularly the debate surrounding the appointment…
