Jury duty is often seen as a cornerstone of civic responsibility in the United States. However, it’s not just about fulfilling a duty; it’s also an opportunity to address societal issues. One such issue is homelessness. Let’s explore the potential of increasing jury duty pay and involving homeless individuals as a means to tackle the…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed two bills aimed at shielding law enforcement officers from “anti-police activists” and increasing support for them. The first bill, SB 184, sets a 25-foot “no-go” zone around police and first responders engaged in their duties, making it a second-degree misdemeanor for individuals to violate this rule. Critics argue the…
The city of San Francisco has been battling an alarming rise in homelessness, crime, theft, and violence over the past few years. The spiked crime rates have even forced businesses such as grocery stores to close up shop all around the city. A new bill would make grocery stores provide 6 months’ notice before closing…
While wisdom and experience are valued assets, there comes a point where the demands of leadership necessitate a fresh perspective and energy. In the United States, the absence of a mandatory retirement age for politicians has sparked discussions about whether there should be one. Advocates argue that instituting a retirement age, such as 75, could…
In a shocking turn of events, Simon Harris, the 37-year-old Fine Gael party leader, was sworn in as the Republic of Ireland’s newest prime minister on Tuesday. Dubbed the ‘TikTok taoiseach’ for his social media skills, Harris ascended to power following Leo Varadkar’s sudden resignation amid criticism over two failed constitutional amendments and the government’s…
Katie Hobbs vetoed bill HB2843. The text of the bill would have allowed Arizona residents to brandish or use firearms on persons on their property who were committing a form of trespass. The text of the bill is linked at the end of the article. The bill made no distinction regarding the type of criminal…
Google Trends, a tool that allows users to explore data on search requests, has been used to predict the outcomes of presidential elections. It tracks search interests for presidential candidates and has been deemed as a reliable predictor of election outcomes. Historically, Google Trends has accurately predicted every United States presidential outcome since 2004. This…
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has signed a law that requires fast food places to pay their workers at least $20 per hour. He thinks this law is great, but it turns out his own fancy restaurants are paying their workers less. One of Newsom’s restaurants, called the PlumpJack Cafe, is in a popular…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will intervene in an ongoing federal court case that’s barred San Francisco from cleaning up homeless encampments until more shelter beds are available, saying the judge has gone too far and is preventing the state from solving a critical problem. “I hope this goes to the Supreme Court,” Newsom said….
According to the Guardian:Trump Media, the social media venture started by former US President Donald Trump, faced a rocky road to going public last week. Back in 2022, the company was on the brink of collapse, saved only by emergency loans. These loans came from various sources, including a businessman with ties to Russia and…
