Friday, December 19, 2025

Politics

The House just voted to take away some important consumer rights

(POLITICS) If adopted by the Senate and the President, our banks, credit card companies, student loan companies, and other financial services will have a hall pass on all sorts of bad behavior.

Contrary to popular belief, capitalism and climate change are NOT in conflict

(POLITICS) Climate change and capitalism could have a very nice symbiotic relationship.

The Federal Bar Association’s initiative is looking to raise civic engagement with kids

(POLITICS)The Federal Bar Association is working with students across the nation to encourage student's civic engagement and the president spoke with The American Genius about the efforts.

Sen. Warren introduces Tax Filing Simplification Act – will it get through?

The Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016 has been introduced as legislation to compel the IRS to develop a more efficient means of preparing and submitting taxes.

Attorneys General form coalition to sue companies that deny climate change

In an unprecedented strategy to tackle global climate change, a group of state attorneys general have united in a coalition to prosecute companies that deny global warming.

Mississippi governor signs same-sex discrimination into law

Just days after a federal judge handed down a decision that overturned the ban on adoptions for same-sex couples in Mississippi, the Governor signed HB 1523 in law. This bill allows private businesses, religious organizations, and government employees to deny services to same-sex couples based on their religious beliefs.

DNC Chair backs controversial Payday Loan bill

Payday loans are often seen as risky, but oftentimes for the entrepreneur they can be necessary. Why is the government trying to undermine the CFPB where payday loans are concerned?

Hillary Clinton markets designer tees for big bucks

Hillary Clinton has made a bold move with her marketing campaign, offering designer t-shirts for her supporters. What do you think about this?