California’s New Misdemeanor Diversion Law Sparks Confusion
A new law passed recently in California has been a cause of concern for judges and prosecutors alike. The law, introduced as an assembly bill last year by Assemblyman Phil Ting, enables judges to allow diversion for first-time misdemeanor offenders convicted in DUI cases. The law, it is claimed, conflicts with another existing state Vehicle […]
30 Years After a Landmark Disability Law, the Fight for Access and Equality Continues
Thirty years ago, on the 26th of July, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – the civil rights legislation was signed. As per this law, schools and workplaces should have ramps, elevators, designated parking spots, and curb cuts. This is to help people with a range of disabilities, including the ones who are blind […]
No Masks Required
Even when the threat of the Covid-19 virus prevails, the five U.S. states – Texas, Mississippi, Iowa, Montana, and North Dakota, decided to drop their mask mandates soon. The states would join the other 11 states that didn’t make the masks mandate. The 11 states are Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South […]
What is The #MeToo Movement All About?
“Tell your story. Shout it. Write it. Whisper it if you have to. But tell it. Some won’t understand it, and some will outright reject it. But many will thank you for it. And then the most magical thing will happen. One by one, voices will start whispering, ‘Me, too.’ And your tribe will gather. […]
Creating Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
One hell of a ride – that’s precisely what 2020 has been. All we did was eat, sleep, wake up and lose our wits, all the while having been confined in our homes. But now that 2021 is here, you finally have something to look forward to. A year of fresh beginnings hope and well, […]
Churches Fight Against Restrictions on Public Gatherings
Now that governments all around the world are opening their states to recover from the loss of economy suffered due to the novel coronavirus, other institutions are also getting in the line. Various worship houses across the U.S. are fighting for their right to worship in-person instead of online. For several worship houses in New […]
Newsom’s Example For Californians
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom attended a birthday party for fellow political advisor Jason Kinney. While this statement would sound completely normal had the world not been reeling under a pandemic, in the current scenario it comes across as careless on part of the governor and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom. What is even […]
Leaving California
Who in their wildest dreams would have thought that bad governance would ruin the livability in California? This state has always been a popular choice among people looking to build their lives and careers. Known for its stunning natural setup, enviable weather, and warm people, California was once everyone’s dream location. But the sudden outflux […]
Vaping Vs Tobacco
COVID 19, a primarily respiratory disease, has become the cause of a Pandemic. At this time, other sources of respiratory diseases like smoking or vaping increase the chances of contracting the virus. However, the recent campaigns against e-cigarette seem to create a binary between smoking tobacco and vaping. The worst fact about this circumstance is […]
Round 2 for California Shutdown
Governor Gavin Newsom advised the Californian state to spend the official Independence Day, which falls on July 4, in a different manner this year. By Tuesday, the state had recorded 7820 new Coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period. In an attempt to flatten the COVID 19 curve, the state has reinforced shutdown in 19 counties. On […]