Tag: Legislation

Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with bipartisan legislation

Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with bipartisan legislation

In a rare bipartisan effort, Congress introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at overhauling presidential ethics rules. Led by Republican Rep. James Comer and Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, the proposal mandates that presidents and vice presidents publicly disclose their tax returns before, during, and after their tenure. This move seeks to curb foreign influence in American […]

Daylight Savings Time should become permanent (Op-Ed)

Daylight Savings Time should become permanent (Op-Ed)

Each year, the nation realizes, prepares for, and ultimately complains about the biannual adjustment of clocks- otherwise known as the “fall back” and “spring forward” associated with Daylight Savings Time.  First implemented in World War One, DST has a long, complex, and varied history in the U.S. Although DST was initially adapted to conserve energy […]

Florida leads the nation in book banning, with over 1,400 titles removed

Florida leads the nation in book banning, with over 1,400 titles removed

Florida is at the forefront of a nationwide trend in book banning, with over 1,400 titles removed, many addressing subjects like race, racism, and LGBTQ+ characters, as conservative advocacy groups and state legislation set a precedent for other states.

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