In the Democratic Republic of Congo, families gathered Wednesday to bury nearly two dozen children who were killed earlier this month after rocket attacks on camps for displaced people near the city of Goma. Another 13 victims, mostly women, were also buried. Mourners blamed the M23 armed group for the killings and condemned neighboring Rwanda for backing the group. This is Congolese Human Rights Minister Albert Fabrice Puela. Albert Fabrice Puela: “A Congolese genocide for economic reasons is...
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker could have another chance to create a task force to conduct a study of Illinois' property tax system after a measure advanced both chambers despite some saying it will be a waste of time. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, defended Senate Bill 3455 to create a task force including members from the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to conduct a study to evaluate the property...
A deal signed between the Kigali government and a health insurance firm has revealed that deportees may be sent to countries including India , Belgium and Turkey to receive care not available in Rwanda.
Comedians Bill Maher and Bill Burr called time on Louis CK's #MeToo exile as they claim that 'no one cares' about cancel culture anymore.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised, as part of a long-simmering controversy, that migrants arriving in the country without permission will be sent to Rwanda rather than be allowed to claim asylum in the UK. According to a BBC report, approximately 52,000 migrants have arrived in the UK since the law regarding asylum was More
Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is taking action to protect those working at call centers around the country from having their jobs sent overseas.
On the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) the British Embassy reaffirms that LGBT rights are fundamental human rights, and that we are committed to championing these rights internationally and supporting those who defend them. The British Embassy joins the commemoration with deep respect and gratitude towards those courageous human rights defenders, civil society organizations, and activists who dedicate their lives to tirelessly fighting for equality and...
BOSTON — Homeowners whose properties are seized by a town or city for nonpayment of taxes would be able to recoup the “excess equity” after the municipality has satisfied their tax debt, under a redrafted bill advanced by the joint legislative committee that handles tax policy.Currently, a municipality can keep the entire sale profit after […]
Homeowners whose properties are seized by a town or city for nonpayment of taxes would be able to recoup the "excess equity" after the municipality has satisfied their tax debt, under a redrafted bill advanced by the joint legislative committee that handles tax policy.
DELAWARE – A new bill in Delaware would change the process that schools follow in order to comply with state safety regulations. The new legislation follows a bill passed in 2018 that requires new schools, and those undergoing major renovation, to install “ballistic resistant glass” and other materials in certain areas of the school. The bill lead to budget issues
Bill Maher always has interesting things to say and is one of the few liberals who somehow still manages to be funny while still talking politics.
“Taxpayers bear the burden of this insanity, while lawmakers ride the gravy train.” Says New Jersey Assemblyman On May 6, New Jersey Assemblyman Brian Bergen, introduced Bill A4290, which he has dubbed, “End the New Jersey Gravy Train Act.” The bill is designed to close a provision in New Jersey law, which allows members of […]