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.
Why do i have to tell you i was abused?
"I find myself constantly having to replay, over and over and over again the abuse, the trauma which has placed me in an economical disparity and class of mental disability unlike any other" This is what i envision a woman that has suffered from domestic violence telling herself. Every-time i find myself overcoming any barrier, rather it big or small, i have to AT-LEAST mention the nature of my past abuse. Can you imagine having to relive that moment of terror over and over again in your head? all while interacting with a stranger? especially someone like a potential employer, or an organization offering services and goods. The moment when things get too difficult either on your end or theirs you have to tell them "i am a victim of domestic violence", and sometimes being that broad isn't enough. Often you find yourself providing an example of the horrific incident just to prove your point.
By Aquafinafloe5 years ago in The Swamp
Peoples
Peoples in my opinion: Darcy Murdock The government has yet to pay adequate attention to systemic poverty, housing, water, sanitation, healthcare, and education problems in Indigenous communities, particularly those in remote and rural areas. The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in September urged the government to remedy what it found were persistent violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples.
By Darcy Murdock5 years ago in The Swamp
5 Years of Marriage Equality
June 26, 2015: the day that love won. Five years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality was the law of the land, which they voted 5-4. At the time, I was working at a non-profit in Springdale, Arkansas as a administrative assistant when I heard the exciting news. The United States became the 21st country to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. It was a win for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and activists everywhere. As of June 2020, there are 29 countries that marriage equality is recognized. The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in The Swamp
13 Things I Learned from the Documentary ‘13th’. Top Story - June 2020.
As I continue to educate myself on racism in America, I watched to highly recommended documentary “13th”. The 13th Amendment of the Constitution states "Neither slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States or any place subject to their jurisdiction." essentially meaning slavery is illegal, but prisoners can be treated as slaves. This documentary was incredibly informative and compelling to say the least. I've compiled notes I took while watching the film in an attempt to stay engaged and hold myself accountable for my education on the matter and created a list of 13 important lessons or information nuggets from the film to extend that information to others and have an easily accessible format for myself for future reference.
By Shae Moreno6 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch: Corona Edition
Bryan Watch: Corona Watch Edition Apologies for not posting a Bryan Watch in a while, but Congress has simply not been that busy due to the COVID crisis. So here is what Congress has done since the WHO declared the Pandemic on March 11.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
State-wise breakdown of the legal status of sports betting in the United States
The world of sports betting app development has always met with crossroads – it is just that one appears after the other, and at a time when they think that it is going to be an unconfusing journey ahead!
By RobbieRoyce6 years ago in The Swamp
Family Immigration Visa - Family Sponsored Immigration
You can apply for a family immigration visa if a relative of yours, who is an U.S. citizen, or U.S. lawful permanent resident, files a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to sponsor your application for a green card, which will allow you to become a US permanent resident.
By mamun rahman6 years ago in The Swamp
Shame on You, GM and the UAW
Originally promising production of 40,000 ventilators immediately, once the CARES Act was passed, GM decreased their offer of production to 6,000 ventilators in 6 weeks, also at increased prices. This is what caused the Trump administration to invoke the Defense Production Act (Hansen, 2020).
By Amanda Spradlin6 years ago in The Swamp
Staffordshire Hoard
Fans of Indiana Jones and National Treasure may dream of one day finding immense wealth buried under their feet. However, in today’s world, not only is it unlikely to find such a treasure, it is also unlikely that the finder will get to keep it. Nations of the world have property laws for archaeological finds, and one such a nation is the United Kingdom. While the finders of wealth may get compensated for their finds in the UK, the treasure itself is often sold off to museums. A good example of the treasure laws that the United Kingdom uses is that of the Staffordshire Hoard. The Staffordshire Hoard is a unique find from a time that scientists do not know much about; even though it is important to study such a find, it should also be a source of pride for the local people and local museums.
By Haley Bice6 years ago in The Swamp
