Category: Policy

Philadelphia Police Will Not Stop Drivers for Minor Traffic Violations

A broken taillight is no longer enough to get drivers pulled over by the Philadelphia Police Department. The city council has changed policies and now directs police to stand down from minor violations such as driving without an updated registration, certificate of inspection, or evidence of an emission inspection. It is one of two newly…


US Donates 1.5 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan

The United States delivered an additional 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, on top of the first 2.5 million doses in June. “Our donation reflects our commitment to Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, valued partner, and trusted friend,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said via Twitter on Sunday morning. Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto…


Wall Street Mixed Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Policy Meet

U.S. stock indexes eased from intraday record highs on Monday, dragged down by Microsoft and other mega-cap technology stocks, while data showed U.S. manufacturing activity slowed in October amid supply chain disruptions. All the major indexes had scaled new peaks earlier in the session, with the blue-chip Dow hitting 36,000 points for the first time….


Biden, About Eight Cabinet Members to Attend Glasgow Climate Summit: White House

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies said on Sunday that they would accelerate plans to implement climate-related policies, although they provided few details, coming as the Biden administration confirmed it sent about eight Cabinet members to a separate U.N. event in Scotland. According to a communique issued by the G20 leaders, including President…


Biden, About 8 Cabinet Members to Attend Glasgow Climate Summit: White House

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies said on Sunday that they would accelerate plans to implement climate-related policies, although they provided few details, coming as the Biden administration confirmed it sent about eight Cabinet members to a separate U.N. event in Scotland. According to a communique issued by the G-20 leaders, including President…


Children, Including Unvaccinated, Can Enter US Without Quarantine: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified on Saturday that foreign nationals under the age of 18 can enter the United States without self-isolating for seven days after arrival, effective Nov. 8. CDC director Rochelle Walensky has amended a Monday order (pdf), citing “difficulty” posed to families travelling from countries where vaccines may not be…


Tennessee Lawmakers Vote to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine Passports, Restrict Mask Mandates

The Tennessee legislature has approved an omnibus bill that, in part, bans COVID-19 vaccine passports at large, and also restricts mask mandates by most entities, with some exceptions. The measures were passed in the state’s third special session this year, which started Wednesday afternoon and was adjourned in the early hours of Saturday. In particular, the…


Government Assistance Programs and Policies Contributing to Employment Decline Among Able-Bodied Americans: Study

Government assistance programs and policies are contributing to the decline in employment activity among able-bodied Americans, according to a new study by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Republicans. The study, titled, “Reconnecting Americans to the Benefits of Work,” published on Wednesday, seeks to understand why fewer prime-age Americans are part of the nation’s workforce. While noting that declining…


Elon Musk Argues Proposed Billionaire Tax Will Eventually Target Average Americans

Elon Musk issued a warning on Thursday against Democrats’ billionaire tax proposal that levies unrealized capital gains, saying that eventually the government will run out of ultra-wealthy individuals, following which, they will target the majority middle class. “US national debt is ~$28,900 billion or ~$229k per taxpayer. Even taxing all ‘billionaires’ at 100% would only…


Illinois Bill to Repeal Law Requiring Parental Notice of Abortion Heads to Governor

A bill that would allow minors in Illinois to get an abortion without their parents’ or guardians’ knowledge now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker after clearing the state legislature. The bill, known as the “Youth Health and Safety Act,” seeks to repeal Illinois’s long-standing Parental Notification of Abortion Act, which requires all…