Policy & Law — Archive
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Democratic Strategist Publishes Op-Ed Urging Party Not to Rally Behind Platner in Maine Senate Race
Laurie A. Watkins, a former Obama campaign adviser and Pentagon policy official, argues that allegations against the Democratic nominee raise character concerns that should not be subordinated to electoral interests.
Nancy Pelosi to Launch Democracy Institute at UC Berkeley After Retiring From Congress
The $50 million project, with $35 million already raised, aims to train 500 students annually in a program she calls non-partisan.
Company Cleaning Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Hires Crisis Communications Firm Amid Political Scrutiny
The Brookfield, Ohio-based firm is using $1.7 million in ozone nanobubble technology on the 6.5-million-gallon landmark despite the five-year-old method never being formally tested on a pool.
Conservative Commentator Argues Media Ignores Left-Wing Radicalism as Democrats Nominate More Progressive Candidates
The Hill opinion piece by Becket Adams contends that legacy media covers right-wing extremism more aggressively than comparable leftist political shifts, pointing to recent primary wins in New York and Maine.
Native American Tribes Seek Congressional Approval for Largest Water Rights Settlement in U.S. History as Four States Object
The $5 billion settlement would resolve claims on the Colorado River for three Arizona tribes, but Upper Basin states argue it could affect their water interests.
As Nation Turns 250, Americans Divided Over Flying the Stars and Stripes
A new NBC News report finds some citizens see the flag as a political statement tied to Trump, while others view it as timeless national pride.
Conservative Parents Drive Growth of Alternative Scouting Groups Amid Girl Scouts Policy Debates
American Heritage Girls reports tripling membership since 2019 as some families seek faith-based alternatives to the national organization's LGBTQ+ programming.
AllSides Flags Disparate Media Coverage of Trump Event and Biden Pride Celebration
The media bias alert highlights how outlets framed the Freedom 250 event differently than a White House Pride celebration, raising questions about coverage consistency.
Mississippi Law Could Create Statewide Registry of Undocumented Immigrants
The legislation authorizes the state Department of Public Safety to compile a list of undocumented residents and share information with federal immigration authorities.
Israeli Doctors Use Ultrasound to Treat Opioid Addiction in Medical First
Researchers report a single 20-minute MRI-guided procedure eliminated cravings in one patient, raising questions about future addiction treatment access and costs.