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Jonathan Cagle

Feinstein Rolls Out Gun-Control Bill - Washington Wire - WSJ - 0 views

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    Article talks about the bill introduced by Senator Feinstein and other democrats to ban certain semiautomatic weapons. Weapons with certain specifications such as compatibility with large-capacity magazines would also be banned. The article touches on the opposition to the bill and quotes a comment issued by the NRA regarding the bill.
jennifertingwald

Could 'personhood' bills outlaw IVF? - CNN.com - 0 views

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    Proponents of "Personhood Bills" like HR 212, the Sanctity of Human Life Act, which states that "human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization" argue that IVF will not be impacted by said personhood bills, while opponents like Planned Parenthood of America state that absolutely IVF will be impacted by "Personhood Bills"
jennifertingwald

Abortion bills draw lots of testimony - 0 views

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    A break down of the four personhood bills facing North Dakota voters in the 2014 election cycle. This article gives a brief, but rich description, of North Dakota Senate Bills: 2302, 2303, and 2305 as well as Senate Concurrent Resolution 4009.
Teresa Olivas

SOPA: Internet Piracy Bill Criticized as Internet Censorship - ABC News - 0 views

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    Critics of the two Internet bills, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (protect IP Act), say the bills will eventually end in "Internet censorship". They were introduced to the Senate and House of Representatives as a way to prevent online piracy of movies, music, and other online media.
Teresa Olivas

Senators aim to extend ban on Internet access tax | Politics and Law - CNET News - 0 views

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    As the end date approaches in the coming year for the "Internet Tax Freedom Act" that was signed in 1998, two republic senators have proposed a new bill. Not only does the new bill protect Internet users from taxation of Internet access, usage, and email by government agencies, this bill would be permanent. 
stevenpuckett4

Arizona House Bill On Restricting Activities of Divisiveness Not Granted Hearing - 0 views

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    Two weeks ago, the Arizona state legislature introduced HB 2120, a piece of legislation that would ban courses and events on college campuses relating to "social justice." This means that they will prohibit courses, classes, events and activities' in public schools that promote 'social justice toward a race, gender, religion, political affiliation, social class or other class of people
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    Article on House Bill 2120 that restricts any activities that promote division in universities and community colleges. Author cites Trump election as the cause of the increase in bills that effect freedom of speech and social injustice.
jennifertingwald

The dangers of personhood bills by Dr Howard Jones - InVia Fertility - 0 views

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    Dr Howard Jones, the doctor responsible for opening the first IVF clinic in the nation in 1981 weighs in on the controversial Personhood Bill in Virginia.
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    Dr Howard Jones, the doctor responsible for opening the first IVF clinic in the nation in 1981 weighs in on the controversial Personhood Bill in Virginia.
jennifertingwald

Arizona State Legislature Bill SB1376 - 511R - I Ver - 0 views

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    A copy of Arizona State Bill 1376, which was not approved, that would limit and track each individual embryo created within the state using Artificial Reproductive Technology, even though this information is already tracked at a national level.
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    A copy of Arizona State Bill 1376, which was not approved, that would limit and track each individual embryo created within the state using Artificial Reproductive Technology, even though this information is already tracked at a national level.
jennifertingwald

RESOLVE's (The National Infertility Association) Letter to the North Dakota Senate - 0 views

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    A copy of RESOLVE's (The National Infertility Association) letter to the North Dakota State Senate opposing the following legislation: SB 2302, SB 2303, and SCR 4009. This letter discusses the impact these bills (personhood bills, defining human life as beginning at conception) on Artificial Reproductive Treatment.
kcreek9942

Abortion-consent bill in Missouri - 0 views

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    Missouri reintroduced a bill stating that a woman had to have written consent from the father before she could have an abortion. Rick Brattin, a supporter of the bill, said that since he has to get written consent from his wife to have a vasectomy, women should have written consent to have an abortion. Pro choice groups are extremely mad at the idea.
Michael Mitchell

New Bill Legalizing Cellphone Unlocking Introduced in House - 0 views

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    Another stance on the bill in congress that deals with phone unlocking. Notes that there is a force of over 100,000 americans who all want to be able to OWN their device.
jennifertingwald

Could 'personhood' bills outlaw IVF? - CNN.com - 0 views

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    health, Could 'personhood' bills outlaw IVF? - CNN.com
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    health, Could 'personhood' bills outlaw IVF? - CNN.com
anonymous

Montana Senator Says It's Okay to Take Their Land - 0 views

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    In this article Senator Dennis Rehberg explains why he is approving a bill that will take land from the people of Montana. The bill would give control of the land to the federal government and take it away from Montana; without any in-put from the people.
Michael Mitchell

Beyond Unlocking: Don't Let Them Kill the First Decent Copyright Reform | Wired Opinion... - 0 views

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    Article in defense of the bill that is facing opposition in DC. Provides arguments as to why this bill should pass and the effects it could have.
Michael Mitchell

House To Hold Hearing On Worthless Cellphone Unlocking Bill Next Week | WebProNews - 0 views

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    Talk about the bill and the fact that the DMCA tried to make such an act like unlocking your phone punishable with prison time and fines.
Jessica Lara

Reform Bill Could Give Huge Boost To U.S. Housing Market, Economy By Dan Moffett, About... - 0 views

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    According to a recent study by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found that if Congress passes the comprehensive immigration reform bill, the U.S. economy and housing market could receive a major boost. Also, the group estimates that the reform bill will allow about 3 million buyers out of the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country. According to the national median sales price, the 3 million buyers could afford to purchase a home worth $173,600.
Nohemi Vela

Bill to legalize marijuana introduced in legislature - 0 views

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    The article talks about a bill that would allow people over the age of 21 to allow marijuana for personal use in Hawaii. More bills like these are expected to be proposed in other states despite how local authorities might feel about it.
David Kroll

proposed law to ban protests at military funerals - 0 views

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    Several bills have been introduced which would ban protestors at funerals and religious services. The bans would be in effect for two hours before and after the service. Another proposed bill would make lying about being a veteran to utilize programs aimed at giving preference to veterans in employment a crime.
FELICIA DUSAN

Bills would regulate drones to ensure privacy - 0 views

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    This article is about New Hampshire trying to pass bills that will limit the governments right to use drones. If passed it will join more than a dozen other states if it passes. If passed the bill will require officials to obtain a warrant before using information obtained from the drones.
jennifertingwald

A look at Oklahoma and Missouri Personhood Bills - 0 views

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    An in depth look at the parenthood bills proposed in both Oklahoma and Missouri and their impact on IVF treatments.
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