legislation
The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.
Eleven Years of Injustice: The Steven Harris Story (Part 1)
In 2016, a Mississippi man who clinically was classified as a schizophrenic, while imprisoned for 11 years without trial, got cleared of murder accusations against him – after a long fight for justice was previously undertaken to gain his freedom.
By Victor Trammell3 years ago in The Swamp
Advice for Passing the Florida Bar Exam
Several states are moving away from their state-specific bar examinations and toward the new uniform national bar exam. This is excellent news for the legal profession, but it can be very challenging for those preparing for the test in some states. For instance, with the new requirements, the examinee must prepare for the various subjects in the state-specific exam.
By Brian Abergel3 years ago in The Swamp
Laws that lack definition can be undemocratic
Laws that lack definitions make money for lawyers Politicians and law makers must be precise. In Britain the law courts interpret the written laws passed by Parliament, they also create “laws of tort” which is where a decision made in one court enables a later court judgment, to use that decision as a precedent.
By Peter Rose3 years ago in The Swamp
Will The Newly Passed Inflation Reduction Act Leads to Higher Inflation. Top Story - September 2022.
This will result in a possible 3% tax hike for individuals making under $10,000 year, but because the affluent are receiving tax credits, no one seems to mind. The Inflation Reduction Act is well known to raise taxes for everyone; in fact, the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation have both come out and said as much.
By Estalontech3 years ago in The Swamp
Are You Sure That Your Ancestors Came Here Legally and That Today's Immigrants Just Want a Handout
Photo by Celso FLORES Immigration, a subject that gets everyone’s ire up. I am among them. For me, it’s the generalizations that infuriate me, and unfortunately, my fellow Italians do their fare share. So let’s begin.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in The Swamp
Can We Do Anything About Our Eroding Freedoms?
Freedom has been won and lost a million times over thousands of years. Small groups and large groups have attempted to define and implement freedom. Everyone you ask will assure you they can tell you what freedom is. Unfortunately, as with all things, every person has a different opinion, making a "one size fits all" definition of freedom nearly impossible. There is a plethora of components that people agree on, but no two people will ever agree on every aspect.
By Bonita L Peterson3 years ago in The Swamp
The Great Betrayal
It was a crushing day on so many levels. It started with great expectations of a hope-filled future and ended with a devastating slap in the face. The worst of it was realizing how naïve I really had been. I felt so conned and deceived. I pride myself on being discerning, so it was a devastating revelation.
By Bonita L Peterson3 years ago in The Swamp
Breaking Down Indiana's New Abortion Legislation
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, Americans across the nation have been protesting and eagerly awaiting the outcomes in their states regarding legal and accessible abortions and reproductive healthcare. Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, the state with the third-highest maternal mortality rate in the country, has just signed the new Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), almost totally banning abortions.
By Abi Jo Shoaff3 years ago in The Swamp
