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8 Sweeping New Social Policies That Could Set A National Trend

8 Sweeping New Social Policies That Could Set  A National Trend

California, known for its progressive social policies, may very well be setting a national trend with 8 progressive laws. California’s legislative session officially concluded for both legislative houses on September 11th of this year, with October 11th being the last day for Gov. Jerry Brown to sign or veto bills. Statutes take effect on on […]

Showdown In Alabama: Chief Justice Defies Federal Courts Over Gay Marriage

Showdown In Alabama: Chief Justice Defies Federal Courts Over Gay Marriage

UPDATE, February 09, 2015 at 10:33 AM EST: The Associated Press reports that “Jefferson County probate judge Alan King issued a license to two women shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Alabama attorney general’s request to extend a hold on a federal judge’s ruling overturning the state’s ban on gay marriage.” This was […]

Lawmaker Wants To Bar Local Prosecution Of Elected State Officials – VIDEO

Lawmaker Wants To Bar Local Prosecution Of Elected State Officials – VIDEO

Oklahoma district attorneys are outraged at a proposed bill prohibiting them from prosecuting state officials for public crimes. House Bill 2206, proposed by Republican Rep. Kevin Calvey (R-OKC) would cover state elected officials, legislators, district court and appellate judges, and appointees to state boards and state commissions, and would limit those prosecutions to Oklahoma’s Attorney […]