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A Closer Look: Indiana’s New Religious Freedom Law

In an op-ed published by The Washington Post, Tim Cook recently spoke out against religious freedom laws currently being introduced in several states across the country. The Apple chief executive...

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Nebraska moves to abolish death penalty

Nebraska’s legislative branch has taken another step moving them closer to abolishing death penalty. NPR reports that the lawmakers recently voted on the approval of a measure that would repeal capital...

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Gay couples still face legal issues when getting married

Weeks after the Supreme Court removed the ban on gay marriage across the United States legalizing it in all states, gay couples are still facing legal issues, as some county clerks across many states...

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Kentucky Clerk’s Refusal to Grant Licenses Causes Discussion

Kim Davis, a clerk from Rowan County, was released on the 8th of September after having been sentenced to jail for her refusal to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis cited that issuing...

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Ashley Madison faces $500 million in lawsuits following hacker attack

The Ashley Madison hack has dominated headlines for more than a week now. Since a group of hackers identifying themselves as “The Impact Team” first released personal information of the site’s users...

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Volkswagen to give out cash cards to calm down car owners

In light of an emission scandal that profoundly impacted Volkswagen sales and credibility, reports say the German automaker giant is planning to give out prepaid cards to quell the increasing...

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Controversial Anti-Terror Law May Be Passed Soon in China

Controversial anti-terrorism law in China may be passed into fruition within the month, a report from Reuters says. U.S. President Barack Obama has raised concern over this matter himself with Chinese...

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When Birth Control Pills Fail to Prevent Pregnancy

Of the 177 women who took contraceptive pills made by the manufacturers of Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, 113 still got pregnant with 94 of these women deciding to deliver their child. Qualitest and its...

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Medical Mistakes: The Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

In May of 2015, Deborah Craven underwent surgery to have a mass removed from her eighth rib. According to a statement filed by Yale-New Haven hospital with the Connecticut Department of Public Health,...

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FDA Sued For Its Failure To Regulate Shellfish Bacteria

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is bracing for a legal battle after public attorney Julie Murray filed the complaint at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The case was...

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