The United States has already reached over 130 shootings in the first three months of 2023. So it is not a surprise that the U.S. is failing when it comes to gun laws. However, this new analysis published by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence tells us just how much.
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States That Have Outlawed Abortion
In 1973, Roe v. Wade established a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion. On Friday, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, giving states the ability to establish their abortion laws and restrictions unless acted upon by Congress.
Abortion Continues to Divide America
The United States continues to split from their differences. The issue on spotlight is abortion, and with one arguing about pro-life and the other focusing on the life of the mother, there has been difficult chances to see the subject eye to eye. Some states have outlawed abortion. For women to get an abortion, some of them have crossed into different states. This can be a crime for some states too.
NYC Passed a Law That Employers Must Disclose Pay in Job Advertisements
New York City has passed one of the mind-bending laws that requires employers to be clear about their pay in job advertisements. This will push better pay for women and people of color when looking for job opportunities. One restaurant worker said, “You’re put in a really challenging position of not wanting to upset your employer and not wanting to scare away an opportunity, but also wanting to fight for what you know is what you deserve.”
Florida Rejects Over 50 Math Textbooks, Citing Critical Race Theory Among the Reasons
On Friday, April 15th the Florida Department of Education announced that it had rejected over 50 math textbooks from being included in next year’s curriculum. This was 41% of the 132 books under review, and among other reasons they cited critical race theory as reasoning for rejections. The rejection amount is the highest in Florida’s history and is a reflection of the state’s new standards for curriculum topics.
The Viral ‘Milk Crate’ Challenge Has Swept States Across the Nation
Got milk? The #cratechallenge has taken over many states across the country. California, New York, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana are just a few who are participating in this new daredevil challenge. Originally known as the “hood olympics” the trend allegedly first surfaced on Facebook by user Kenneth Waddell.
