Policy & Legislation

Urgent Call for Environmental Journalism Amid Rising Crises
Policy & Legislation Urgent Call for Environmental Journalism Amid Rising Crises

The planet is facing unprecedented environmental crises, with breaking heat records, widespread contamination by PFAS and toxic chemicals, and high rates of cancer in fenceline communities. Global treaties concerning climate, plastics, biodiversity, and oceans are at an impasse. The oil and gas

Is Michigan's New Tipped-Wage Law Hurting Restaurants and Employees?
Policy & Legislation Is Michigan's New Tipped-Wage Law Hurting Restaurants and Employees?

The implications of Michigan's new tipped-wage law are stirring significant debate among local restaurants and the employees who depend on tips. Set to be implemented next month, the law will increase the current tipped wage from $3.93 an hour to $5.99 an hour starting February 21. This proposed

Is the U.S. Justice System Silencing Dissent and Supporting Oppression?
Policy & Legislation Is the U.S. Justice System Silencing Dissent and Supporting Oppression?

Evan Quarles presents a compelling condemnation of the United States' actions in Palestine while also offering a critique of the U.S. justice system. Quarles details their involvement in a protest against U.S. policies and military support for Israel, which led to significant legal repercussions

Can the UK's Social Care Reform Commission Deliver Lasting Change?
Policy & Legislation Can the UK's Social Care Reform Commission Deliver Lasting Change?

The UK government has launched a new independent commission to reform adult social care, a key pledge from Labour’s election manifesto. This commission, led by cross-bench peer Louise Casey, aims to address the sector's deep-rooted issues through a two-phase approach. The first phase will identify

Scotland Faces Widespread Environmental Regulation Breaches
Policy & Legislation Scotland Faces Widespread Environmental Regulation Breaches

Over the past two years, Scotland has been grappling with a significant issue of environmental regulation breaches across nearly 1,000 sites, prompting calls for tougher enforcement measures and potential changes to the law. The breaches span a diverse range of facilities, including nuclear sites,

Supreme Court Upholds MBTA Communities Act, Driving Zoning Reforms
Policy & Legislation Supreme Court Upholds MBTA Communities Act, Driving Zoning Reforms

The Supreme Judicial Court's recent ruling on the MBTA Communities Act carries significant weight for housing affordability and local zoning laws in Massachusetts. Upholding the constitutionality of the Act, the court underscores the state's prerogative to enforce compliance while making clear the

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