The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect
The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho
Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds
When it comes to the Supreme Court, every gift and association is under scrutiny these days. The latest eyebrow-raiser? Justice Samuel Alito received $900 in concert tickets from German Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis—a fellow Catholic who's been known to rub elbows with the rich and famous (an
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early
A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear
In the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning, the abortion debate has taken on a new dimension in American politics. The once-clear lines between pro-life and pro-choice camps have begun to blur as the issue takes center stage in elections across the country. The Republican Party, long seen as the bas
In a unanimous decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the possession of switchblade knives can no longer be considered a criminal offense under the Second Amendment. This ruling follows the US Supreme Court's Bruen and Heller rulings, which established a legal test for de
A Brooklyn resident, David Grinblat, has been indicted on hate crime charges following a brutal attack motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment in Manhattan earlier this month. The incident took place on August 5th, when Grinblat allegedly spat on a 25-year-old man who was speaking Urdu on his phone and
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been under scrutiny for his undisclosed travels aboard the private jet of Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, exposed this information in a letter to Michael Bopp, Crow's lawy
