Amid growing concerns over economic inequality and corporate profiteering, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) have introduced a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at overhauling the corporate tax system in the United States. The Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act seeks to eliminate the loopholes and tax breaks that have enabled some of the […]
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Sanders and Schakowsky champion corporate tax reform to end ‘legalized tax dodging’
Four Suspected of Killing and Dismembering Human Corpse Released on NY Bail Reform
Last Updated on March 8, 2024 A group of four were charged with concealing a corpse and tampering with evidence relating to the finding of body parts of a man and a woman in a Long Island park. The individuals were released without bail Wednesday in accordance with New York State’s 2019 bail reform. Newsday […]
‘Prison Reform Activist’ Arrested for ‘Dismembering Man, Storing Body Parts in Freezer’
Prison reform activist Sheldon Johnson, who Joe Rogan featured on his podcast last month as a victim of “systemic racism,” was arrested on Thursday for dismembering a man and storing his severed head and other body parts in his freezer. Source Views: 0
Submission to the Victorian Parliament Law Reform Committee ~ Inquiry into Warrant Powers and Procedures
Although the State of Victoria is not a direct signatory to the international instruments to which Australia is a party, the obligations undertaken by the Commonwealth are nonetheless applicable to Victoria. Article 50 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), for example, provides that the ICCPR’s guarantees ‘extend to all parts of […]
Congressional stock trading: Ethical dilemmas and the push for reform
Unveiling the profitable pursuits of Congress: a deep dive into lawmakers’ stock market triumphs and the ethical quandaries they pose. Source Views: 0
‘RED ALERT’: Legal Expert Warns New ‘Reform Bill’ Is the ‘Biggest Expansion of Surveillance’ Since the Patriot Act
Originally Published on Vigilant News Network “Buried in the House intelligence committee’s Section 702 ‘reform’ bill, which is scheduled for a floor vote as soon as tomorrow (12/12/23), is the biggest expansion of surveillance inside the United States since the Patriot Act,” warned Elizabeth Goitein in a viral and disturbing X thread. Elizabeth Goitein is […]
Chicago police reform: a stand against hate and extremism
In a decisive move, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has taken a significant step towards ensuring integrity and trust in law enforcement by enacting a policy that strictly prohibits officers from actively participating in hate and extremist groups. This policy, unanimously approved by a civilian-led police oversight panel, marks a pivotal moment in the city’s […]
CHD Launches ‘Reform Pharma’ Initiative to End Big Pharma Influence, Corruption
11/08/23 Children’s Health Defense has launched Reform Pharma, an initiative that aims to curb the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in government, promote informed consent, ban drug ads and restore integrity in healthcare. By John-Michael Dumais Miss a day, miss a lot. Subscribe to The Defender’s Top News of the Day. It’s free. Can the pharmaceutical industry be rehabilitated? […]
We can enact ethics reform for the Supreme Court, judiciously
We should not change how the court is appointed, its term of service, or the secrecy of its deliberations Source Views: 0
Australian Government Announces Law Reform to Resolve Migrant Worker Exploitation
The Australian government has introduced new measures to address the exploitation of migrant workers among local businesses. On June 5, the federal government announced a package of legislation to crack down on unfair employment practices targeting temporary visa holders. Under the changes, employers who force workers to breach their visa conditions will face jail terms […]
Netanyahu: judicial reform will return to gov’t agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said following the approval of the state budget last night that the “judicial reform” to weaken the judiciary will “certainly” come back to the government’s agenda. He added, “But we are trying to reach an understanding, and I hope we will succeed in this.” “We won the elections, we passed […]
Thailand’s opposition parties win big in election on promises of reform
Thailand’s main opposition Move Forward party set to outdo predictions in Sunday’s general election. The vote is seen as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup. Source Views: 0
Mossad Rebellion against the Netanyahu Administration’s judicial reform
A Pentagon radio memo that was leaked and made public claims that Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency encouraged demonstrations against judicial reform by the Netanyahu administration. This accusation comes amid an investigation into classified US document leaks. According to a top-secret US National Security Agency dossier, the Mossad encouraged its personnel and common people to take […]
Support the NIH Reform Act!
Support the NIH Reform Act! Contact your legislators today and urge them to support the NIH Reform Act to ensure greater NIH accountability. On March 23, Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Chip Roy introduced the NIH Reform Act “to eliminate Dr. Anthony Fauci’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and replace it with […]
Macron: ‘I have no regrets pushing for this necessary reform’
France’s President Emmanuel Macron stood by his government and condemned violence in a much-anticipated interview over pension reforms. Source Views: 0
Watch: Protestors against pension reform clash with riot police in Paris
Updated: 17/03/2023 – 16:38 Clashes broke out on Thursday evening between riot police and protestors during the demonstrations against the pension reform, in Paris. Clashes broke out on Thursday evening between riot police and protestors during the demonstrations against the pension reform, in Paris. Similar scenes repeated themselves in numerous other cities, from Rennes and […]
Not just about retiring at 64: What you may have missed in the French pension reform
The proposed reform to the retirement age and the benefits that come with stopping work prompted an outcry across France. But why is it proving so controversial? Here’s what we think you should know about it. It’s not just about retiring at 64 In France today, everyone can retire at 62. With this reform, as […]
French Senate Passes Controversial Pension Reform Raising Retirement Age Despite Mass Protests
The pension reforms suggested by President Emmanuel Macron have received approval from the upper house of the French parliament. Many segments of society have vehemently opposed the plans, which include raising the retirement age. According to AFP, 195 senators supported the ideas late on Saturday, while 112 opposed them. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called the […]
How mindsets drive commentary—whether reform, revolution, reaction or resistance to change
Image Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images Online or not, how you express yourself links to what you say, thus style reflects telling assumptions The idea that style expresses self-hood comes with proverbial baggage, codified in the Renaissance by Erasmus (“clothes make the man”) and Shakespeare’s Polonius (Hamlet), “apparel oft proclaims the man.” Tom Wolfe, with homage to Mark Twain, provided his […]