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April 18, 2024

Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state's history

The Maine Legislature has approved several gun safety bills following the deadliest shooting in state history, which killed 18 people and injured 13 last October.

April 15, 2024

Colorado House passes semiautomatic firearm ban that faces uphill battle in State Senate

The Colorado Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill aiming to ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms after a similar bill was rejected last year.

April 4, 2024

New York Senate votes to abolish law from 1907 that makes cheating on spouse illegal

New York lawmakers have voted to repeal a law from 1907 that criminalizes adultery, which could soon be abolished. The state Senate approved the bill on Wednesday.

April 3, 2024

Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial anti-gay law, allowing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The measure was signed last year.

March 31, 2024

Rep. Michael Waltz on TikTok bill: 'This is about China and the Communist Party'

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., weighs in on the House's TikTok crackdown bill and the U.S. military appearing to prepare for a possible war against China.

March 29, 2024

Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday approved the repeal of police traffic stop reforms enacted in Memphis following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023.

March 29, 2024

Georgia poised to mandate parental permission for children under 16 to use social media

Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill requiring parental permission for children under 16 to use social media. The bill also bans social media use on school devices.

March 28, 2024

French lawmakers consider bill that would ban hair discrimination

French lawmakers are discussing a bill to ban discrimination based on hair texture, length, color or style, aiming to support those facing hostility due to their hair.

March 27, 2024

Thailand's lower house approves bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday. The bill passed with the approval of 400 of the 415 members.

March 25, 2024

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis signs controversial bill to ban social media for children under 14

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill implementing one of the nation's most restrictive social media bans for minors. The bill bans social media for children under 14.