Dem infighting threatens policing package
Lingering disputes between House Democrats have once again threatened action on a series of public safety bills this summer, creating headaches for Democratic leaders while highlighting sharp divisions within the party less than three months ahead of the midterm elections. The clash pits Democrats facing tough reelection contests in November — “frontliners” who want to vote quickly to bolster the nation’s law-enforcement agencies and defuse GOP attacks about Democrats being soft on crime — against liberals demanding stronger accountability measures aimed at curbing police abuses.&
Read MoreLin-Manuel Miranda launches 'Hamilton' contest to support abortion rights
Lin-Manuel Miranda is launching a “Hamilton” contest to raise money for reproductive health care access following what he calls the “devastating attack” on abortion rights by the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. “Join me and all the companies of ‘Hamilton’ as we fight for access to care,” the creator and former star of the Broadway smash says in a Tuesday video to kick off the “Ham 4 Choice” contest. The Supreme Court struck down the landmark 1973 decision, granting a constitutional right to an abortion, in a June ruling. The contest will raise money
Read MoreAddressing what’s wrong with the fee-for-service system in health care
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate over the weekend includes the largest national investments in health care since passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Drug price reform and insurance subsidies will make health care more affordable and more accessible to millions of people. While voters should rejoice, the deal simply is more of a band-aid (and a very good one) than a cure. There are still gaping holes in the American health care system that frustrate us every time we have to argue over a bill at the pharmacy counter, try to schedule an appointment with a spec
Read MoreChipotle reaches $20M settlement over sick leave, scheduling complaints
The restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., has reached a $20 million settlement with thousands of its New York City employees over allegations of labor law violations, New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) announced Tuesday. The settlement ends a years-long investigation by the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) into claims that Chipotle had shirked paid sick leave and fair scheduling laws. “Our investigation found that Chipotle did not give employees advance notice of their work schedules, required employees to work extra time without their advan
Read MoreMissouri puts marijuana legalization on November ballot
Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize the use of recreational marijuana this November, Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft (R) announced on Tuesday. The petition asks voters if they wish to amend the Missouri Constitution to remove bans on possessing, consuming, delivering, manufacturing and selling marijuana for personal use by adults over the age of 21. The petition includes a proposed registration card for personal cultivation of marijuana as well as provisions to allow people with nonviolent marijuana-related offenses to petition to have their records
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