Earmarks Are Returning To Congress, And Maybe For The Better
Reversing a decade-old ban on a form of political pork could help pull some power back to Congress from the White House.
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New Zealand Terror Laws To Include Fear Incitement
New Zealand’s promised changes to hate speech laws are unlikely to surface until late in 2022.
The War Within: Indian, U.S. Defense Forces Fight Rising Suicide Cases
Prolonged exposure to counterterrorism one of the many factors for an increased stress level in Indian armed forces.
Australian Prime Minister Urged To Do More On Sex Harassment Laws
Changes are on the way to better protect Australians from sexual harassment in the workplace.
Jill Biden Rolls Out Next Phase Of Program To Help Military Families
She joins a notable list of first ladies who adopted the same cause.
Australian Politicians ‘Fail’ Public Interest Poll
A new survey discovers Australia’s political class and other key pillars of society, failing to meet public interest expectations.
Top Advocate For Landmark Reparations Program In Illinois To Go National
Evanston Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons broadens her focus to include all 50 states.
Australia Parliament Email Down Amid Hack Fears
The Australian government has pulled the plug on its parliamentary email network.
Big Tax Bite: Hikes For Corporations At Center Of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
The corporate tax rate would increase from 21 percent to 28 percent, peeling back the steep drop adopted during the Trump era.