Tag #Legislation

Showing 73 to 84 of 353 results

lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

French Assembly Debates Antisemitism Bill Amidst Heated Disagreements

The French National Assembly started debating a bill to fight antisemitism in higher education on May 6th, passing only the first article mandating antisemitism and racism awareness training, amidst heated disagreements among deputies, particularly regarding disciplinary measures and definitions of ...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Speed Limiter Mandate Follows Fatal Crash in Washington State

A 19-year-old in Washington state, Chase Daniel Jones, was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for causing a fatal accident while speeding at 112 mph (180 kph), prompting new legislation mandating speed limiters for habitual offenders.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Mexico's National Security Strategy Approved Amidst Opposition and Salary Disparities

Mexico's Senate approved the National Security Strategy, but secondary laws face opposition over concerns about excessive power granted to the Security Secretary; disparities in police salaries (minimum wage in 16 states) remain a significant challenge.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ukraine Extends Deadline for Returning Deserting Soldiers

The Ukrainian parliament extended the deadline for soldiers to return to duty from self-abandonment to August 30, 2025, addressing a surge in desertion cases (66,200 unauthorized absences and 23,200 desertions in 2024), despite a low conviction rate.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

First Greek Tenant Association Formed in Thessaloniki to Combat Housing Crisis

The first Greek tenant association was founded in Thessaloniki, aiming to address rising rental costs (up to 100% increases reported), poor housing conditions, and inadequate legal protections for renters, who comprise up to 50% of residents in major cities.

Progress

48% Bias Score

No Poverty
foxnews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Gutted; Felony Charge Removed

California Assembly Bill 379, aimed at combating child sex trafficking, had a key provision removed, downgrading the crime of purchasing sex from 16 and 17-year-olds from a felony to a misdemeanor to ensure its passage, despite the bill's author's disapproval and criticism from Republicans.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
foxnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Hawaii Raises Tourist Tax to Fund Climate Change Mitigation

Hawaii's Senate passed Senate Bill 1396, raising the hotel tourist tax to 11% (increasing to 12% in 2025) to fund climate change mitigation and economic development, following the devastating Lahaina fire.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Climate Action
jpost.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Senate Committee Approves Amendment Clarifying Criticism of Israeli Government Is Not Antisemitic

The Senate HELP committee approved an amendment to the Antisemitism Awareness Act, clarifying that criticizing Israeli government policies is not antisemitic, in a 12-11 vote; the amendment, proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, addresses concerns that the original bill could suppress free speech.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

North Carolina House Passes Bill Restricting DEI Initiatives

The North Carolina House passed a bill restricting DEI practices in state government, mirroring similar actions in other conservative states and the Trump administration; this follows Senate legislation and faces a potential veto from the Democratic governor.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Gender Quota Laws Boost Female Corporate Leadership

Germany's 2015 Executive Boards Act significantly increased the number of women in corporate leadership; women now hold 37.5% of supervisory board positions in the private sector and 38.9% in the public sector, up from 19.9% and 24.1% respectively ten years ago.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
foxnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

House Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act Targeting Non-Consensual Intimate Images

The House passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, requiring online platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, within 48 hours, with violators facing criminal penalties.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Redundant Child Online Safety Legislation: Apple's Parental Controls vs. Proposed 'App Store Accountability Acts'

US state legislatures are considering 'App Store Accountability Acts' mandating age verification and parental consent for minors' app downloads; however, Apple already provides comprehensive parental controls addressing these concerns, raising questions about the legislation's necessity and potentia...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Quality Education

Showing 73 to 84 of 353 results