Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts

Who is Marc Hearron? Attorney for Abortion Providers, Has Deep Texas Ties

Mr. Hearron has worked on pro bono cases involving reproductive rights and L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

Israeli minister unable to attend COP26 due to wheelchair inaccessibility

A top UK official has apologised after Israel's energy minister was unable to attend the COP26 climate conference on Monday as the transport offered to her was not wheelchair accessible.

Here's What The Texas Abortion Law Prohibits

Abortions are now illegal in Texas after “cardiac activity” is detectable, usually at around six weeks of pregnancy.

Desperate for Housing Options, Communities Turn to Ballot Initiatives

Cities and counties will vote on measures, like tax increases and curbs on Airbnb, aimed at creating more affordable housing.

Book Review: 'Both/And,' by Huma Abedin

“Both/And” may not be the most introspective memoir, but it gives readers a front-row view of heartache and humiliation.

Sunak denies raising taxes to cut them before next election to win votes

Rishi Sunak has denied he raised taxes in the autumn Budget so that he can cut them again ahead of the next general election in order to win more votes - but insisted he will aim to bring the tax burden down before then.

COP26: Children will curse leaders who fail to stem climate change - Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the world’s leaders “will be cursed" if they don't tackle climate change.

Smart motorways: Rollout should be paused over safety fears, campaigners and MPs say

The rollout of smart motorways should be suspended amid safety concerns, MPs and campaigners have said.

Will Justice Brett Kavanaugh Change His Position on Abortion?

Justice Kavanaugh has consistently supported abortion restrictions, but occasionally stakes out more moderate positions than his colleagues.

What is Ex Parte Young?

The 1908 case held that state officials could be sued in federal court to prevent them from enforcing unconstitutional laws.

Persistent Inflation Threatens Biden's Agenda

Supply chain disruptions, a worker shortage and pain at the gasoline pump have made inflation an economic and political problem for the White House.

Why McAuliffe Isn’t Mentioning Biden in Virginia Governor Race

Terry McAuliffe attacks Trump, but avoids talking about his Democratic ally in the White House — pointing up a vulnerability for the party next Tuesday, and beyond.

Ex-Tory minister 'should be suspended' for lobbying on behalf of two companies

A former Conservative minister should be suspended from the Commons for lobbying on behalf of two companies, a standards body has ruled.

White House to Name Rosenworcel as F.C.C.’s First Female Leader

Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the powerful regulator, campaigned vigorously for a permanent appointment.

COVID jabs could be mandatory for NHS staff, Javid says

The health secretary has said he is "leaning towards" making the COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for NHS staff.

How Misinformation Threatened a Montana National Heritage Area

Civic boosters in central Montana hoped for some federal money to promote tourism. A disinformation campaign got in the way.

Millions of COVID booster jab invitations being sent out as government resists more calls for Plan B

Two million eligible people will be invited to receive a COVID-19 booster jab from the NHS this week, as the government seeks to see off a sharp rise in cases without introducing Plan B measures.

F.D.A. Says Pfizer Vaccine’s Benefits Outweigh Key Risks in Children 5 to 11

The findings could add momentum for F.D.A. authorization of the pediatric dose, perhaps as early as next week, a long-awaited development that would affect 28 million children.

What should we expect from the budget?

When Rishi Sunak stands up to deliver his budget and three-year spending review on Wednesday it will be his first real opportunity to set the tenor of his chancellorship unencumbered from the immediate crisis of COVID - although the fall-out of this pandemic will undoubtedly loom large.

Inside the Decade-Long U.S. Fight Against Al Shabab in Somalia

The hunt for an elusive Somali militant illustrates why Al Shabab, despite a decade of American covert action, are at their strongest in years.