Social Policy

World 16 hours ago

Japanese government’s policy against gay marriage is unconstitutional, court rules

A Japanese court ruled Tuesday that it is unconstitutional for the country to not recognize same-sex marriages. Supporters say the ruling was a step toward marriage equality.

Opinion 16 hours ago

Reparations demands are spiking and Democrats have this astonishing reaction

Reparations demands are spiking across US and Democrats have this astonishing reaction. Financial promises have created high expectations among Black citizens.

Health 16 hours ago

White House announces new funding for teen mental health crisis: ‘Will help save lives’

As millions of Americans, particularly young people, continue to struggle with mental health challenges, the White House announced how the Biden administration plans to tackle the crisis.

Opinion 16 hours ago

This is America’s surprising youth drug crisis

America’s shocking drug crisis is harming young people more than most adults realize. Legalized marijuana has led to a spike in pot use in those under 18.

World 16 hours ago

British PM Rishi Sunak refuses to ‘unpick history’ with slave trade apology, reparations

The question of reparations has periodically bubbled over the past 23 years since a Labour minister first asked the prime minister to apologize to descendants of slaves.

Fox News Poll 16 hours ago

Fox News Poll: Book banning, transgender issues seen as problematic

According to a new Fox News poll, voters view book banning in schools and transgender-related issues, including in sports, as problematic.

U.S. 16 hours ago

‘People are suffering’ in Alaska as food stamps benefits continue to stall

Thousands of people in Alaska and its remote villages continue to struggle with a hunger crisis exacerbated by the state’s backlog of food benefits.

World 16 hours ago

Japanese LGBTQ activists urge government to enact anti-discrimination law

LGBTQ activists in Japan are pressuring the government to legalize same-sex marriages and enact an anti-discrimination law ahead of a G-7 summit.

Opinion 16 hours ago

Biden broke our welfare system. He needs to stop paying people for not working

President Biden needs to stop paying people for not working. Getting Americans back into jobs is good for them and the US economy. Most people, with even minimal skills, can find work.

Politics 16 hours ago

Alabama advances GOP bill banning classroom discussions of ‘divisive’ concepts on race and gender

An Alabama House committee has approved a bill that would ban classroom discussions that provokes a sense of guilt to any group based on their race or gender.

Politics 16 hours ago

Seattle to give paid sick leave to gig workers under first-in-the-nation law

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a first-in-the-nation law that allows most gig workers in the city to be permanently entitled to paid sick leave.

Politics 16 hours ago

California senator introduces new bill outlawing caste discrimination

A senator introduced new legislation that would add caste as a category under California’s anti-discrimination laws. California could become the first state to outlaw caste-based bias.

World 16 hours ago

Italian government limits recognition of parental rights to biological parents only

The Italian government has limited the recognition of parental rights to only the biological parent in families with same-sex couples. The move was denounced as homophobic.

Politics 16 hours ago

New religious freedom law in West Virginia gains heat from LGBTQ, abortion advocates

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed the “Equal Protection for Religion Act” into law. However, abortion and trans youth advocates said the law would not protect their beliefs.

Politics 16 hours ago

Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

Santa Fe, New Mexico, has delayed a plan to rebuild a controversial Civil War obelisk dedicated to the “heroes” who died while battling against “savage Indians.”

U.S. 16 hours ago

Minnesota judge hit by car, dies while out for run on Florida vacation: report

St. Louis County Judge Sally L. Tarnowski was widely mourned following her death in Florida Monday, as reports cite family claiming she was out running and was fatally struck by a car.

World 16 hours ago

Latin American country rejects same-sex marriage in landmark court case; not a 'human right'

Panama's Supreme Court ruled that the ability to enter into a same-sex marriage is not a "fundamental right" as gay rights supporters claim they are invisible in the country.

Politics 16 hours ago

Dem governor dodges on protecting girls’ sports from trans athletes, teaching gender ideology

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis this week declined to answer questions about trans girls playing in sports against biological girls or on when gender ideology should be taught.

World 16 hours ago

Japanese LGBTQ activists demand country to adopt equal rights laws after aide’s recent discriminatory remark

LQBTQ activists are urging Japan to adopt equal rights laws, legalize same-sex marriage, and ban sexual discrimination before the country hosts a Group of Seven summit in May.

VIDEO 16 hours ago

San Francisco neighborhood overrun with sex workers, ‘terrible policy’: Michael Shellenberger

Founder of Environmental Progress and author Michael Shellenberger says street prostitution increased after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that decriminalizes loitering for prostitution purposes.

Politics 16 hours ago

White House encourages agencies to boost unpaid leave for federal workers

The White House called on its federal agencies to expand access to family and medical leave opportunities, as well as to explore a new "safe leave" policy.

U.S. 16 hours ago

WV needs help running summer feeding program for kids

West Virginia is seeking nonprofit groups and local agencies to help feed children from lower-income areas to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer.

U.S. 16 hours ago

CA county to pay $32M to settle lawsuit alleging child welfare agency failed to respond to abuse reports

Tulare County, California, is settling a child welfare lawsuit with $32 million. The lawsuit alleged that the agency failed to respond to abuse reports.

Politics 16 hours ago

Elites in Davos strategize on how to fight ‘right-wing' groups: ‘Hit back’

A panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday discussed how to fight the right wing to make NGOs more trustworthy in the eyes of voters.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. says she’s disappointed in America’s progress after decades of honoring MLK

Marin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Rev. Bernice King, said that while the U.S. celebrates MLK as a holiday, Americans do not embrace the lessons King taught.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Indiana blocks TikTok from state devices, joins 19 other states in legislation against the app

Indiana has joined 19 other states in issuing some sort of ban against using the social media app TikTok on state-owned and government-issued devices.

Opinion 16 hours ago

Democrats' push to expand Social Security isn't fair to the taxpayer

Our fellow English-speaking countries provide valuable lessons in forging sustainable retirement programs and building adequate retirement incomes.

Media 16 hours ago

People should ‘pass a test’ to prove they’re ‘income-worthy' of having kids, Dr. Phil guest argues

Talk show host Dr. Phil hosted a collection of guests to debate over the idea of overpopulation and whether or not it is ethical to procreate in modern society.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Connecticut board approves Italian-American monument to replace Columbus statue that was removed in 2020

A New Haven board approved the replacement of a Christopher Columbus statue with a public monument representing the Italian-American immigrant experience.

U.S. 16 hours ago

Parents rail against NJ school district's 'woke' transgender curriculum: 'Can we just get back to teaching?'

Outraged parents and parental rights groups are pushing back against the gender identity policy adopted by Lawrence Township Public Schools in New Jersey.

Politics 16 hours ago

Supreme Court to hear case of Texas couple fighting to keep adopted Native American child

Chad and Jennifer Brackeen are fighting to keep their adopted Native American child, against a law that gives tribes an advantage in custody disputes.