Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta
Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Metis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. taps a wealthy California attorney as his running mate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a wealthy California attorney as the running mate for his independent presidential campaign, a necessary step as he tries to get on state ballots for November.
The Exvangelicals review: fine study of faith under fire in the age of Trump
Sarah McCammon’s new book about “exvangelicals” like herself is a powerful memoir of her complicated journey away from Christian fundamentalism. Because she experienced it from the inside, she is also able to give the rest of us one of the best explanations I have ever read of how so many Americans became part of the non-reality-based cult that remains so stubbornly addicted to the insanities of Donald Trump.
Can Arvind Kejriwal run government from behind the bars? Here is what the law says
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on March 21 in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The arrest came after Kejriwal skipped nine summons by the investigating agency in the case.
Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that it expects the federal government to be awash in debt over the next 30 years, but the outlook has improved over the past year due to increased immigration and agreements to reduce spending.
America First Legal, a Trump-Aligned Group, Is Spoiling for a Fight
The legal group has filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asserting that “woke corporations” like Disney, Nike, Mattel, Hershey, United Airlines and the National Football League discriminate against white males. It has filed lawsuits arguing that school districts in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Arizona promote “radical” pro-transgender and pro-gay attitudes. It has filed amicus briefs to protect Florida minors from drag shows and former President Donald J. Trump from a federal jury trial.
Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge has struck down the state’s limits on Medicaid coverage for abortion services, saying the restrictions violate equal rights protections.
Effort to revive Mississippi ballot initiative process is squelched in state Senate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators are unlikely to restore a ballot initiative process this year after a Senate chairman killed a proposal Monday.