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Up to 45,000 wild horses face slaughter by the U.S. government Special

Texas teacher fired for putting 4-year-old in 'monster closet'

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Op-Ed: Shoot First Ask Later — Gun Laws in the U.S

A look at the gun laws in the United States and the history of the 2nd Amendment. How has this amendment been distorted to commit crimes and make money for the gun lobbyists.

In the Media by Erin P. Capuano - 20 comments

Spain is accused of draconian plans to clamp down on protests

Madrid - Spain is apparently planning draconian new laws against street protests by curbing the use of social networking, following recent strikes and protests by the unions against changes in the labor laws.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

1000's of Spaniards strike today against labour reforms (updated)

Tens of thousands of Spaniards are taking to the streets yet again, this time against the labour laws in the country. A general strike was called for March 29, 2012.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

South Carolina lawmakers approve bill prohibiting 'sexting'

Columbia - A panel of lawmakers initially passed a bill on Wednesday making it a crime for young people to partake in "sexting." The bill specifically targets South Carolina children between the ages of 12 and 17.

In the Media by Kevin Fitzgerald - 8 comments

Canadian activists: Those living with HIV are not criminals Special

Toronto - Tonight at the Church of the Holy Trinity in downtown Toronto people came together for the Toronto Day of Action Against the Criminalization of HIV.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

In 2012, new U.S. laws on guns, Starbucks, immigrants, fake pot

If your New Year's celebrations didn't include making resolutions that's okay because several different American states have already done it for you.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

GOP calls for end of food safety laws against deadly bacteria

Holly - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a statement regarding the seriousness of listeria, derived from eating cantaloupe. Yet, the GOP is calling for a decrease in food safety laws that protect people from diseases like listeria.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 6 comments

Tennessee strengthens offensive bumper sticker law

Nashville - Tennesseans celebrating Independence Day have found another one of their freedoms taken away by the state, the right to free speech. Drivers offended by a bumper sticker can now report it to the police who will ticket the driver if it's deemed offensive.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 5 comments

Nova Scotia introduces bicycle safety laws Special

Halifax - The province of Nova Scotia will introduce legislation that requires drivers of motor vehicles to leave one-metre of open space between the vehicle and cyclists when passing.

Digital Journal Report by Kevin Jess - 15 comments

California downgrades cannabis possession to $100 fine

Sacramento - On Oct 1, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed new legislation that downgrades cannabis possession of an ounce or less to a simple infraction with a maximum fine of $100. Violations will no longer be recorded as a crime on a person's record.

In the Media by Richard Mccallum - 5 comments

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