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Oklahoma Inmate Vomits and Convulses After What Some Describe As ‘Botched Execution’

A death row inmate at Oklahoma’s state penitentiary reportedly began to convulse and vomit after he was executed last Thursday. His body’s reaction to the state’s lethal injection method has sparked renewed criticism surrounding the three-dose lethal cocktail used in states throughout the nation. Oklahoma inmate John Marion Grant, 60,... Read More about Oklahoma Inmate Vomits and Convulses After What Some Describe As ‘Botched Execution’

President Biden speaking at an event, addressing issues related to migrant families separated at the border.

Biden Administration Considers Paying Families With Children Separated at the Border up to $450K

The Biden administration is in discussions with lawyers representing migrant families about the possibility of payment after children were separated from their parents during a controversial Trump-era policy. During the Trump Administration, immigration took a front-row seat as Trump vowed to close the border in an effort to stop illegal... Read More about Biden Administration Considers Paying Families With Children Separated at the Border up to $450K

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Disgraced Former Governor Cuomo Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Forcible Touching, with Only a Year in Prison as a Possible Sentence

It’s a long way to fall from grace when you are former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who emerged during the early days of the pandemic as a hero to the nation. On the heels of numerous charges of sexual harassment from eleven women, Governor Cuomo resigned in disgrace in August and... Read More about Disgraced Former Governor Cuomo Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Forcible Touching, with Only a Year in Prison as a Possible Sentence

Kyle Beach playing hockey for the Chicago Blackhawks during a game.

Kyle Beach Comes Out as ‘John Doe’ Suing Chicago Blackhawks After Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint

Former Chicago Blackhawks hockey player, Kyle Beach, has come forward as the man who filed a lawsuit against the team over the mishandling of his sexual assault allegations. The May 2021 lawsuit was filed by a John Doe, but on Wednesday, Beach revealed himself to be the man behind the... Read More about Kyle Beach Comes Out as ‘John Doe’ Suing Chicago Blackhawks After Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint

A person holds a U.S. passport, symbolizing the introduction of the first non-binary gender marker.

U.S. Department of State Pushes for Inclusivity, Issues First Non-Binary Passport

The U.S. State Department took a step toward accomplishing its gender inclusivity policy push by issuing the first-ever U.S. Passport with an “X” gender marker. While this is a momentous occasion for the LGBTQI+ community, the service won’t be routinely offered until early 2022. The move began as a campaign... Read More about U.S. Department of State Pushes for Inclusivity, Issues First Non-Binary Passport

Kyle Rittenhouse entering a courtroom during his trial related to the fatal shooting incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Judge in Rittenhouse Case Decides Being Fatally Shot Does Not Make You a Victim.

At a pre-trial meeting, a Wisconsin judge ruled that the individuals shot by Kyle Rittenhouse cannot be referred to as “victims” but can only be described as “rioters” or “looters,” potentially impacting the outcome of the case and swaying jury members to one side. The Kenosha County Circuit Judge, Bruce... Read More about Judge in Rittenhouse Case Decides Being Fatally Shot Does Not Make You a Victim.

President Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi walking through a corridor, both wearing masks.

Billionaire Tax Plan ‘Dead on Arrival’ as Biden Moves Forward With Build Back Better Framework

A billionaire tax plan proposed by Democrats has now been declared “dead on arrival” after unsurprisingly losing favor by not only the billionaires it would impact but by members of the Democratic party too. The plan was introduced as a means to fund the Build Back Better Plan, a social... Read More about Billionaire Tax Plan ‘Dead on Arrival’ as Biden Moves Forward With Build Back Better Framework

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First Amendment Challenge Fails to Strike CA Law Classifying Some Freelance Journalists as Employees

Ruling that a new California labor code section “regulates economic activity rather than speech,” the Ninth Circuit rejected First Amendment and Equal Protection challenges to the 2020 amendments to AB 5, a law that makes some freelance journalists employees instead of independent contractors. Writing for a unanimous three-judge panel, Circuit... Read More about First Amendment Challenge Fails to Strike CA Law Classifying Some Freelance Journalists as Employees

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Two Texas Doctors To Pay $3.9 Million After Issuing Unnecessary Urine Drug Testing

Two Texas pain management doctors have been charged with healthcare fraud and have agreed to a settlement totaling $3.9 million. Pain management physicians Robert Wills and Brannon Frank are accused of violating the False Claims Act after knowingly submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE.... Read More about Two Texas Doctors To Pay $3.9 Million After Issuing Unnecessary Urine Drug Testing

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