Policy & Law — Archive
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MAHA Movement Drives Consumer Interest in 'Clean' Personal Care Products
The Make America Healthy Again agenda has sparked renewed consumer attention on product ingredient transparency, though price remains a barrier for many households.
Commentary: When the Parties Ask Too Much of Us — Both Major Parties Face Nominating Challenges in Key Senate Races
Political strategists argue that both parties are fielding candidates with significant personal and political vulnerabilities in high-stakes 2026 Senate contests.
Former Spokesperson Says Jill Biden's Memoir Tour Damaged Her Credibility
Michael LaRosa, who served as her spokesperson during the White House years, said her CBS interview comments about former President Biden's 2024 debate performance invited questions about truthfulness.
Nantucket Church Cancels July 4 Document Reading Over 'Whiteness' Discussion
The Unitarian Universalist congregation's decision follows years of conversations about racial equity and the historical application of constitutional rights.
Mamdani Marks Pride Month, Says Honoring Queer and Transgender Contributions Would Take More Than 30 Days
The NYC mayor highlighted historical LGBTQ+ milestones from the Cercle Hermaphditos in 1895 to ACT UP! founded in 1987 during his Pride message.
Rural Communities Shift From Preserving to Connecting Wildlife Habitats
A 20-year evolution in conservation strategy is changing how rural areas balance development with wildlife corridors.
Standoff Between Republicans and White House over Settlement Fund Remains Unresolved
Senate Republicans say they cannot pass Homeland Security spending without parameters on the $1.776 billion fund, which some say could pay Jan. 6 defendants.
Arrests Made After Curfew Takes Effect at ICE Detention Facility in New Jersey
New Jersey's attorney general is responding to the arrests that occurred Sunday night near Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.
Veterans PAC With Honor Backs Bipartisan Candidates as Trust in Congress Hits 32%
The organization has spent over $15 million supporting veteran candidates and helped establish a congressional caucus that mandates cross-party meetings.
Policy Experts Debate Nuclear Disarmament as Global Arsenals Remain at Cold War Levels
With 12,187 warheads worldwide and the last U.S.-Russia arms control agreement expired, analysts examine whether diplomatic or military approaches can prevent proliferation.