In the United States anti-transgender legislation has been rising rapidly over the past few years. Even in blue states it can be hard to find gender affirming care and anti-discrimination laws. Of course, wherever a trans person goes there will be people who are ignorant and use that ignorance for hate. However, legislatively, here are…
In a landmark move, the California $18 Minimum Wage Initiative has officially qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot. This initiative, if passed, would incrementally raise the state’s minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, with subsequent adjustments based on the cost of living. This proposal has garnered significant support, with a recent poll…
The first week of June marked significant job cuts at two major IT giants, Google and Microsoft, as the wave of layoffs continued in 2024. Google announced the layoff of approximately 100 employees in its Cloud unit, while Microsoft reportedly cut over 1,000 jobs across various divisions. At Google, the layoffs targeted the Cloud unit,…
Twenty-seven men were arrested in an undercover sting operation in Jacksonville, Florida, targeting individuals using the internet to solicit sex acts with children. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced the results of the operation, named “Valiant Knights,” during a press conference. Undercover detectives posed as children online, engaging with adults who solicited sexual activity and arranged…
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…
The ongoing debate over online misinformation and social media has highlighted a significant divide between public discourse and scientific research. Public figures and journalists frequently assert the widespread impact of false online content, often contradicting current empirical evidence. In a new study published in Nature researchers have identified three main misconceptions: the overestimation of average…
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) emerges onto the Wall Street scene with ambitions to rival the NYSE and Nasdaq, echoing the Lone Star State’s penchant for independence. Spearheaded by TXSE Group Inc., boasting support from financial giants like BlackRock and Citadel Securities, hopes are high for a shakeup in the market landscape. However, parallels drawn…
In the realm of fast-casual dining, Chipotle’s story is one of resilience amid adversity. Despite facing a barrage of challenges, from shrinking portions to sanitation concerns, the Denver-based chain continues to defy expectations. Even in the wake of California’s minimum wage hike and widespread discontent, Chipotle stands tall, poised to open 300 new locations this…
Amidst skyrocketing home prices in the U.S., a recent court case in Kansas City has spotlighted a hidden factor: realtor commissions. The verdict, totaling $1.8 billion in damages, revealed how the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real estate companies artificially inflated brokerage commissions. At the core of the issue is how commissions are…
Citizen Groups Tackle Child Predators In the face of rising online child exploitation, citizen groups in Santa Cruz, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, are stepping up. Some are ending up facing felony charges themselves. These groups, often using social media platforms, are running sting operations to apprehend child predators. However, their methods have stirred up…
