Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
K. Leighty 
The Conservative party has stirred up controversy after pledging to amend the 2010 Equality Act to define sex as “biological sex,” but now a new poll has revealed that a majority of British Citizens support the change. Addressing Confusion This amendment to the Equality Act is meant to address the “confusion” that surrounds the United … Read more
JK Rowling has publicly critiqued Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act on social media, sparking debates over free speech and the legislation’s approach to protected characteristics. Becoming Controversial JK Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series and since the conclusion of the books, has become a controversial figure due to her … Read more
Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, recently won in both mixed-gender and women-only professional darts tournaments. However, she had little time to celebrate when two teammates quit because they didn’t want to play with her. Winning the PDC Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, has recently sparked controversy after winning the PDC Women’s … Read more
JK Rowling has publicly critiqued Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act on social media, sparking debates over free speech and the legislation’s approach to protected characteristics. Becoming Controversial JK Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series and since the conclusion of the books, has become a controversial figure due to her … Read more
Elon Musk intensifies his feud with Disney by financially backing lawsuits, including that of actress Gina Carano, challenging the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and its treatment of conservative views. This escalating battle highlights Musk’s broader critique of what he perceives as discrimination and censorship in Hollywood. Musk vs. Disney Elon Musk is actively … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives faces a significant hurdle in renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) due to Republican divisions and privacy concerns for American citizens. Passing FISA The U.S. House of Representatives is struggling to advance legislation to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a major … Read more
The European Union has imposed a €1.84 billion ($2 billion) fine on Apple for practices that unfairly favored its music streaming service over competitors like Spotify. This pivotal action signifies a major step in the EU’s efforts to promote fair competition and protect consumer choice within the digital marketplace. Anti-Competitive Actions In a bold move … Read more
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a pre-statehood 1864 law that bans almost all abortions after the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade no longer prevents the law from being unenforceable. An 1864 Law In a controversial 4-2 decision, The Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions except when the … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent diplomatic visit to China has led to what she describes as significant improvements in U.S.-China relations, but there are still major differences in trade practices and economic policies that could have serious consequences for American industries. Mutual Cooperation After a recent diplomatic visit to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet … Read more
Ukraine seeks to use $300bn in frozen Russian assets for its reconstruction, facing costs near $500bn due to war damage. With only $5.5bn secured for 2024’s immediate needs, the ongoing conflict underlines the urgency of international support and asset confiscation for recovery. Frozen Assets Since the war in Ukraine started, Russian assets have been frozen … Read more