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1. Maori lawmakers perform haka to disrupt controversial bill vote in New Zealand

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Folk dancing -- Political aspects, Maoris -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=nx-s1-5193070 HOST: ARI SHAPIRO ARI SHAPIRO: In political news outside the U.S., New Zealand Parliament was briefly suspended yesterday after Maori members performed [...]

Published
2024

5. NU leaders, students reflect on anti-DEI bill ahead of Tuesday debate

Subjects
Students -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness, University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Social aspects
Abstract

Rollbacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives over the past two years have been hitting universities across the country. Lawmakers introducing bills to limit or totally ban DEI across the [...]

Published
2024

6. STUDY LINKS POLITICAL CIVILITY TO THE PRODUCTIVITY OF STATE LEGISLATURES

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Legislators -- Social aspects, College teachers -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, University of Arkansas -- Social aspects
Abstract

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: Bill Schreckhise and Eric Button, professors of political science at the U of A, recently published a [...]

Published
2023

7. Florida's Department of Education asked textbook publishers to avoid references to critical race theory and social justice

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Instructional materials industry -- Social aspects, Social justice -- Social aspects, Book publishing -- Social aspects, Textbooks -- Social aspects, Consumer news and advice, General interest
Abstract

Florida's Department of Education told textbook publishers to avoid writing about critical race theory. In new guidance to publishers, the agency said school instruction must align with existing Florida legislation. [...]

Published
2022

8. LGBTQ+ deserve better federal protection

Author

Beebe, Emily

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Emily Beebe LGBTQ+ deserve better federal protection By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist|April 10, 2023 Getty Images A crowd of faces with multiple different colors with the social justice scale [...]

Published
2023

9. LGBTQ+ people deserve better federal protection

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

LGBTQ+ people deserve better federal protection Getty Images A crowd of faces with multiple different colors with the social justice scale symbol. Columnist Emily Beebe believes the LGTBQ+ community deserves [...]

Published
2023

10. Substantial childcare subsidies included in Build Back Better Act

Author

Oklobzija, Kevin

Subjects
New York -- Social aspects, Government spending policy, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Child care services -- Government finance, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Kevin Oklobzija Working families will be eligible for significant savings on child care costs should Congress pass the current version of the Build Back Better Act. The bill already [...]

Published
2021

11. The impact of HB 999

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Photo courtesy: Instagram of Representative Lindsay Cross, @lindsaycrossfl With the new bill proposal underway, residents fear for the lack of equity and inclusion in Florida's collegiate system. Florida House Bill [...]

Published
2023

12. Mainers draw legislative attention at lobby day in Augusta - The Maine Campus

Author

Langlois, Sofia

Subjects
Lobbyists -- Social aspects, Lobbying -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Liberalism -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Sofia Langlois Lobbyists made their voices heard at the state capitol in Augusta on March 9, 2023. The wider Maine community was given an opportunity to attend this event [...]

Published
2023

13. Mainers draw legislative attention at lobby day in Augusta

Subjects
Lobbyists -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Lobbying -- Social aspects, Liberalism -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Lobbyists made their voices heard at the state capitol in Augusta on March 9, 2023. The wider Maine community was given an opportunity to attend this event and push for [...]

Published
2023

14. Diversity, equity, inclusion: proposed Texas bill seeks to increase 'viewpoint diversity' in higher education

Author

Ayers, Vivien

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Education, Higher -- Social aspects, Gender identity -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Vivien Ayers The Texas legislature may consider a bill this session from State Rep. Carl Tepper, aiming to limit talk of social issues such as racial, sexual and gender [...]

Published
2023

15. A new Mississippi bill is the latest in a long effort to suppress the truth about civil rights history

Author

Randolph, Justin

Subjects
Mississippi -- History -- Political aspects, Civil rights movements -- History, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- History -- Study and teaching, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Justin Randolph The 14 Black members of Mississippi's Senate recently walked out in protest of the passage of Senate Bill 2113. This bill orders that no public educational institution [...]

Published
2022

16. End single-family zoning in Ann Arbor

Author

Storella, Lydia

Subjects
City councils -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, Dwellings -- Social aspects, Housing -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Lydia Storella In 2021, the Ann Arbor City Council voted to zone newly annexed residential neighborhoods for single-family use. The same year, the state of California effectively banned single-family [...]

Published
2022

17. House panel backs bill to add climate disclosure for big banks

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Citigroup Inc., State Street Corp., The Bank of New York (New York, New York), Bank of America Corp., Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Banking industry -- Social aspects, Investment banks -- Social aspects, Financial services industry -- Social aspects, Climatic changes -- Social aspects, Securities industry -- Social aspects, Securities industry, Financial services industry, Banking industry, Law
Abstract

The House Financial Services Committee approved legislation that would require eight of the largest U.S.-based banks to provide detailed annual reports describing the social impact of their operations on climate [...]

Published
2021

18. 'These are the facts': Black educators silenced from teaching America's racist past; As 22 states pass or consider legislation on race and racism discourse in classrooms, some Black teachers are reminded daily that their racial identity is a liability

Subjects
School districts -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, High schools -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, History -- Social aspects, Teachers -- Social aspects, Teaching -- Social aspects, Ethnicity -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Melinda D. Anderson History teacher Valanna White filed into the auditorium the first week of August for the customary back-to-school all-staff meeting at Walker Valley high school in Cleveland, [...]

Published
2021

19. PANEL CONVERSATION: TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, History -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

AMHERST, Mass. -- The following information was released by the University of Massachusetts - Amherst: Event Details Monday, Apr. 4, 2022 4:30 p.m. -- 6:30 p.m. communications@history.umass.edu Educators are Under [...]

Published
2022

20. House Bill 888 threatens conversations on race in Georgia public schools

Author

Olivier, Madi

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, Elementary school students -- Social aspects, Discrimination in education -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Madi Olivier When Tracey Nance's students walked into her third grade classroom, four feet tall with backpacks full of worksheets and colored pencils, she said they did not need [...]

Published
2022

21. Update On Bill S-216: The Effective And Accountable Charities Act

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Tax law -- Social aspects, Charities -- Social aspects, Income tax -- Social aspects, Tax law, Business, international
Abstract

A year ago, Senator Ratna Omidvar tabled a bill (originally Bill S-222) proposing changes to the Income Tax Act (Canada). The changes would allow charities to collaborate with other organizations [...]

Published
2022

22. The White House cyber czar is laying groundwork for big changes

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Spyware -- Social aspects, Internet -- Safety and security measures, Cyberterrorism -- Social aspects, Internet security, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Joseph Marks; Aaron Schaffer Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202! I hope you had a great President's Day holiday. Here's why George Washington had two birthdays -- as did most [...]

Published
2022

23. From quiet Falwell acolyte to bombastic Marjorie Taylor Greene ally: A freshman lawmaker's political evolution

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Legislators -- Social aspects -- Civil rights, Racism -- Social aspects, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Meagan Flynn He was almost shouting now, his voice rising as he competed with the half-dozen demonstrators interrupting him. Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) stepped to the lectern at a [...]

Published
2021

24. UPDATED - PARROTT: NEW BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION A HISTORIC STEP FORWARD

Subjects
Family -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, House construction -- Social aspects, Health insurance -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: CBPP has updated this statement from Sharon Parrott, President, to reflect House legislative language released [...]

Published
2021

26. HOUSE BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION ADVANCES RACIAL EQUITY

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Financial Services -- Tax policy, United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Tax policy, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, House construction -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: By Danilo Trisi, Alicia Mazzara, Sarah Lueck, Kathleen Romig, George Fenton, Javier Balmaceda, Shelby Gonzales [...]

Published
2021

27. Corporate America, critical of restrictive voting bills, remains largely silent on Texas abortion ban

Subjects
Southwest Airlines Co., American Airlines Inc., Suffrage -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Airlines -- Social aspects, Abortion -- Social aspects, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Todd C. Frankel; Jena McGregor An array of large American companies with ties to Texas have declined to stake out a position on the state's strict new abortion ban, [...]

Published
2021

28. Bill C-230-A Time For Change

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, Cabinet officers -- Social aspects, Environmental justice -- Social aspects, Business, international
Abstract

On February 26, 2020, Bill C-230, a private member's bill, was introduced by Nova Scotia MP Lenore Zann to seek environmental justice in Canada. Bill C-230 requires the Minister of [...]

Published
2021

30. JOINT STATEMENT ON LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO RESTRICT EDUCATION ABOUT RACISM IN AMERICAN HISTORY (JUNE 2021)

Subjects
School facilities -- Social aspects, Societies -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Education parks -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, College teachers -- Social aspects, Associations, institutions, etc. -- Social aspects, Education -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the American Historical Association: The American Association of University Professors, the American Historical Association, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and [...]

Published
2021

31. Legislative Roundup: debate continues over social justice indoctrination and critical race theory

Author

Pesnell, Sierra

Subjects
Idaho. Legislature, Education -- Finance, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Social justice -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Sierra Pesnell The Idaho Legislature 2021 session is closing in on being one of the longest assembled legislative sessions in the state's history. Several large topics remain unresolved as [...]

Published
2021

32. TO BUILD BACK BETTER, WE MUST END FOSSIL FUEL RACISM

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Global temperature changes -- Social aspects, Energy minerals -- Social aspects, Fossil fuels -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by Greenpeace: by Charlie Jiang Climate destruction is only possible because our government tolerates racism. By phasing out fossil fuel production and [...]

Published
2021

33. Louisiana representative proposes bill prohibiting education about systemic racism, sexism

Author

Archote, Josh

Subjects
Education -- Finance -- Louisiana, Sexism -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, State finance -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

Byline: Josh Archote The head of Louisiana's House Education Committee introduced a bill that would make it illegal to teach about systemic racism and sexism at Louisiana universities and K-12 [...]

Published
2021

34. NEW MEXICO HOUSE PASSES HB 123 AUTHORIZING OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Subjects
Drugs -- Overdose, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The following information was released by the Drug Policy Alliance: Last night, the New Mexico House passed House Bill 123 (Rep. D. Armstrong) by a 47-20 [...]

Published
2021

37. Social Justice Series to be held in February

Subjects
Police administration -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Social justice -- Social aspects, Police -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Sports and fitness
Abstract

In the month of February Eastern Illinois University hosted a series called Social Justice Series Faculty Chat. At this online event Caitlin G. Lynch, a new professor at Eastern in [...]

Published
2021

39. JOHNSON: ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY STUDENT

Subjects
Illinois. Senate -- Education policy, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racism -- Social aspects, Discrimination in education -- Social aspects, Education -- Social aspects, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

SPRINGFIELD -- The following information was released by the Illinois Senate Democrats: Following more than a century of systemic racism and inequality in schools across the state and nation, State [...]

Published
2021

40. House Democrats passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislation that would put pressure on law-enforcement officers to stop more women for 'interviews, traffic stops, pedestrian stops, frisks and other types of body searches,' lest they give prosecutors prima facie evidence of their being guilty of profiling

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Domestic policy, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Racial profiling, Peace officers -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Political science, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

* House Democrats passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislation that would put pressure on law-enforcement officers to stop more women for 'interviews, traffic stops, pedestrian stops, frisks [...]

Published
2021

41. Service and remembrance get their day

Author

Clolery, Paul

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Politicians -- Social aspects, Politicians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public law -- Analysis, Business
Abstract

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Events around the nation marked the first annual National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, an element of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, passed [...]

Published
2009

42. On the block

Author

Dykman, Ann

Subjects
Block grants -- Usage, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Federal aid to education -- Analysis, Education
Abstract

Two bills, the Consolidated and Reformed Education, Employment and Rehabilitation Systems Act (CAREERS) in the House and Workforce Development Act (WDA) in the Senate were introduced by Republicans and passed. The bills will strengthen and improve Perkins and over 100 education programs with block grants. These grants are designed to give more control in budgetary decisions to states and curtail a lot of bureaucratic regulations. Advantages and disadvantages of the proposed grants are discussed.

Published
1995

43. One nation under God

Author

James, Sheryl

Subjects
Rabaut, Louis C., Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Legislators -- Biography, History
Abstract

In April 1953, a rather short man stood up in the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce a bill to amend the Pledge of Allegiance. The man proposed adding the [...]

Published
2004

44. Is multitasking a crime? No using iPods white crossing the street. No talking on cell phones white biking. Should lawmakers try to legislate common sense?

Author

Zeller, Tom, Jr.

Subjects
Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Personal media players -- Usage, Cellular telephones -- Usage, Traffic safety -- Laws, regulations and rules, Traffic safety -- Social aspects, Automobile driving -- Laws, regulations and rules, Automobile driving -- Social aspects, Motor vehicle driving -- Laws, regulations and rules, Motor vehicle driving -- Social aspects, Wireless telephone, Wireless voice/data device, Government regulation
Abstract

A few months ago, a New York State Senator introduced a bill in the State Legislature that would, he said, tackle the problem of "iPod oblivion." This condition, Senator Carl […]

Published
2007

45. What's the matter with Arizona? Anti-gay laws

Subjects
Governors -- Social policy, Same-sex marriage -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Religious aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Veto -- Social aspects, Government regulation, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

Another bad law avoided The state Americans love to hate IN THE end, death came decisively. After days of feverish speculation, on February 26th Jan Brewer, Arizona's Republican governor, vetoed [...]

Published
2014

46. Where will the axe fall next? Some of the reforms put in train by the last government have still to come into effect. We know about others already in the Employment and Welfare Benefits Bill. We are now waiting for the July budget to learn how the Government plans to save a further £12 billion. Charlie Callanan looks at the last five year's reforms and what can be expected in future

Author

Callanan, Charlie

Subjects
Health care reform -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Employee benefits -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Employee benefits, Social sciences
Abstract

As we have already had five years of welfare reform, and know that further reforms are coming, this is an opportune time to review what has changed, and to outline [...]

Published
2015

47. WHY HEALTH INSURERS ARE WINNING

Author

Terhune, Chad and Epstein, Keith

Subjects
Company financing, Government regulation, United States. Senate. Committee on Finance -- Health policy, Health care reform -- Political aspects, Health care reform -- Economic aspects, Health insurance industry -- Political aspects, Health insurance industry -- Finance, Health insurance industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Economic aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects
Published
2009

48. Summary

Author

Stine, Deborah D.

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Economic aspects, Economic policy -- Analysis
Abstract

On August 2, 2007, Congress passed the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 2272), which the President signed into law (P.L. 110-69) on August 9, 2007. The act responds to concerns that […]

Published
2008

49. FoI restrictions stall in the Lords

Author

Smith, Laura

Subjects
United Kingdom. House of Lords -- Social aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Legislators -- Social aspects, Telecommunications industry, Freedom of Information Act
Abstract

Byline: Laura Smith FoI restrictions stall in the Lords Laura Smith Controversial plans by MPs to exempt themselves from the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act have stalled in the House [...]

Published
2007

50. ROUND ONE IN THE ABORTION FIGHT

Author

FENOGLIO, CIA

Subjects
Abortion -- Political aspects, Bills, Legislative -- Social aspects, Fetus -- Protection and preservation
Abstract

For the first few months of the new Congress, there was something of a guessing game among activists about which abortion-related bill would have the honor of being the first […]

Published
2001

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