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Cyberspace Law Reform Receives Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers

Cyberspace Law Reform Receives Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers

by Zoya Mirza | Oct 28, 2021 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON –– Cyber policy experts, tech auditors, and Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle pushed for reforming cyberspace laws such as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and called for transparency on data from social media platforms in a...
Biden’s $45B Promise to HBCUs Slashed and Some Supporters Blame the President

Biden’s $45B Promise to HBCUs Slashed and Some Supporters Blame the President

by Jay Shakur | Oct 28, 2021 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON—Advocates and champions of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) thought it would be a new day under President Biden after his administration introduced his Build Back Better plan in March, proposing $45 billion in funding for HBCUs and...
Roll Call: Key Votes From the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation This Week

Roll Call: Key Votes From the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation This Week

by Cristobella Durrette | Oct 27, 2021 | Politics

Here’s how members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation voted on major issues last week.  HOUSE FREE VETERANS FROM FEES ACT: Voting 421 for and 3 against, the House on Tuesday waived (HR 1029) the application fee for veterans’ special events at war memorials held...
VIDEO: Progressives Push to Pack the Supreme Court

VIDEO: Progressives Push to Pack the Supreme Court

by Jonathan Lehrfeld | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Progressive lawmakers and activists met at the steps of the Supreme Court on Tuesday to advocate for expanding the number of justices on the nation’s highest court. “Adding four seats to the Supreme Court is how we restore justice, balance and legitimacy...
Human Traffickers are Thriving as Pandemic Rages On, Experts Warn

Human Traffickers are Thriving as Pandemic Rages On, Experts Warn

by Allison Novelo | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — While many have been impoverished, beaten down and made even more vulnerable following a year-long battle with the pandemic, the business of human trafficking has flourished.  “You have probably heard that human trafficking can happen to anyone,” said...
Lawmakers Consider Cybersecurity Mandates Across Transportation Sector After Pipeline Attack

Lawmakers Consider Cybersecurity Mandates Across Transportation Sector After Pipeline Attack

by Hannah Schoenbaum | Oct 26, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Numerous cyber attacks have threatened U.S. transportation infrastructure over the last year, disrupting ferries, railways and oil supply chains, and leading lawmakers on the House Homeland Security Committee to consider industry-wide cybersecurity...
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