Christian conservatives in the country have campaigned tirelessly for decades to prevent legislation that would offer protections to L.G.B.T.Q. people.
Tag: Law and Legislation
-
Protesters Rally in Jerusalem as Israel’s Leaders Look to Rein in Judges
Two contentious bills were scheduled to come up for an initial vote in the country’s Parliament on Monday, including one that would reduce the power of the Supreme Court.
-
Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand
Republicans and Democrats have sharply divergent approaches to repairing the programs. Any solutions will affect younger workers as much as retirees.
-
Their Ancestors Were Convicted of Witchcraft in Connecticut. They Want Justice.
Some 375 years after the state’s witch trials, historians and descendants from a witch exoneration group are championing a resolution that would apologize to those accused of witchcraft.
-
What Does It Mean to Be a Progressive in New York City?
The City Council’s Progressive Caucus demanded that its members agree to a statement of principles. Fifteen of the 35 members refused and left the group.