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A Business Can Decline Service Based on Its Beliefs, Supreme Court Rules – But What Will This Look Like in Practice?
At issue in one of this year’s most highly anticipated Supreme Court cases, 303 Creative v. Elenis, was what happens when someone’s free speech or beliefs conflict with others’ rights.
At issue in one of this year’s most highly anticipated Supreme Court cases, 303 Creative v. Elenis, was what happens when someone’s free speech or beliefs conflict with others’ rights.
KC Group Wants to Give Black Children the Skills to Succeed in Tech
WeCode KC is a nonprofit that provides children in Kansas City’s lower-income neighborhoods with the training they need to succeed in the tech industry.
WeCode KC is a nonprofit that provides children in Kansas City’s lower-income neighborhoods with the training they need to succeed in the tech industry.
💊 Neighbourhood Democracy – Why We Urgently Need New Models
Conventional democracy does not serve the community or neighbourhood level well. Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke argue we must find alternative ways to facilitate inclusive action, support those seeking to make a difference (often with tiny resources), and build co-operation. Here, they set out key features of neighbourhood democracy, and suggest relevant practices as inspiration
Conventional democracy does not serve the community or neighbourhood level well. Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke argue we must find alternative ways to facilitate inclusive action, support those seeking to make a difference (often with tiny resources), and build co-operation. Here, they set out key features of neighbourhood democracy, and suggest relevant practices as inspiration
‘The Devil Is Going To Be in the Details’ of Public School Bible Courses in Missouri
A Missouri Bill could encourage more public schools to teach the bible. But designing a course that respects students’ first amendment rights can be tricky.
A Missouri Bill could encourage more public schools to teach the bible. But designing a course that respects students’ first amendment rights can be tricky.
Malpractice Lawsuits Over Denied Abortion Care May Be on the Horizon
Some experts predict those providers could soon face a new legal threat: medical malpractice lawsuits alleging they harmed patients by failing to provide timely, necessary abortion care.
Some experts predict those providers could soon face a new legal threat: medical malpractice lawsuits alleging they harmed patients by failing to provide timely, necessary abortion care.
Preventing Housing Displacement: What Works and Where More Research Is Needed
A recent literature review examines short- and long-term policies that cities and states have used to try to prevent people from losing their homes for various financial reasons.
A recent literature review examines short- and long-term policies that cities and states have used to try to prevent people from losing their homes for various financial reasons.
Demonstrating the Power of a Free Press
Samba Diamanka writes for a national daily newspaper in Senegal covering politics and society. He wants to start a news site of his own someday.
Samba Diamanka writes for a national daily newspaper in Senegal covering politics and society. He wants to start a news site of his own someday.
Why More Cities Are Hiring ‘Night Mayors’ and Establishing Forms of Nighttime Governance
Growing up in a small town in Brazil, my daily life was shaped by the rhythms of my family’s working hours.
Growing up in a small town in Brazil, my daily life was shaped by the rhythms of my family’s working hours.
The Month the Chiefs Won the Super Bowl, Kansans Bet $194 Million on Sports but the State Got Only $1,134
Why did the state get so little? Kansas’ law legalizing sports betting allows sportsbook companies to deduct the cost of promotional free bets before reporting revenues.
Why did the state get so little? Kansas’ law legalizing sports betting allows sportsbook companies to deduct the cost of promotional free bets before reporting revenues.
Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Nine Major Worker-Friendly Changes
A sweeping labor bill passed this week in Minnesota could be the most significant worker protection bill in state history.
A sweeping labor bill passed this week in Minnesota could be the most significant worker protection bill in state history.
🌈 Overcoming the Bolsonaro Backlash Against Gender Equality in Brazil
Under Bolsonaro, Brazilians experienced flagrant setbacks in gender rights and policies. Flávia Biroli and Luciana Tatagiba assess the roots of these changes, which targeted participatory institutions and practices. The effects have been profound, highlighting the difficulties for Brazil's new government of turning the tide on anti-feminism
Under Bolsonaro, Brazilians experienced flagrant setbacks in gender rights and policies. Flávia Biroli and Luciana Tatagiba assess the roots of these changes, which targeted participatory institutions and practices. The effects have been profound, highlighting the difficulties for Brazil’s new government of turning the tide on anti-feminism
Americans Are Increasingly Moving To Red, Republican-Leaning States – Where Life Is Cheaper, but People Also Die Younger
The United States is an increasingly polarized country when it comes to politics – but one thing that almost all people want is to live a long, healthy life.
The United States is an increasingly polarized country when it comes to politics – but one thing that almost all people want is to live a long, healthy life.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Provision Barring Racial Gerrymandering
In a 5-4 ruling issued late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Alabama illegally packed Black voters into a single congressional district following the 2020 Census and must redraw its maps to create a second minority-majority district.
In a 5-4 ruling issued late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Alabama illegally packed Black voters into a single congressional district following the 2020 Census and must redraw its maps to create a second minority-majority district.
EXECUTION: Love. Loss. Leverage. Murder. – A Climate Crisis Thriller
How will humanity survive in a profit-driven world?
How will humanity survive in a profit-driven world?
🌊 the Normalisation of the Far-Right in Greek Politics
Greece needs to show unwavering determination to safeguard its democratic institutions. This is crucial not just for the country, but for Europe as a whole.
Greece needs to show unwavering determination to safeguard its democratic institutions. This is crucial not just for the country, but for Europe as a whole.