Archives for March 2023

Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or "chattel," a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves. … [Read more...] about Virginia slave laws inform judge’s ruling on frozen embryos

Alarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit. … [Read more...] about Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands

The Maryland Senate voted Thursday for a measure to give the state's attorney general independent authority to bring criminal charges against police officers after investigating deaths when officers are involved. … [Read more...] about Maryland Senate passes bill to enable AG to prosecute police

President Biden's new budget revives Democrats' calls for Congress to pass a national 12-week paid family and medical leave program, foreshadowing a plank in his 2024 reelection platform. … [Read more...] about Biden’s budget resurrects Democrats’ plan to give everyone 12 weeks of paid family leave

President Biden would push federal spending roughly 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels and pay for some of that new spending with $5.5 trillion in tax hikes to pay for expanded social welfare programs. … [Read more...] about Biden’s wish list includes slew of tax hikes on corporations, capital gains, income and the wealthy