Author: Georgia McKoy

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced she will not seek reelection for a fourth ten-year term.  This decision opens up a significant contest for her seat in this crucial battleground state. Her retirement potentially enhances the likelihood of conservatives regaining control, given the current 4-3 liberal majority of which she is a part. Reflecting on Her Decision Source: Wikimedia Commons In a statement released Thursday, Justice Bradley shared her thoughts. She said, “My decision has not come lightly. It is made after careful consideration and reflection. I know I can do the job and do it…

The Biden administration has rolled out a strategy aimed at reinforcing control over firearms transactions online and at gun shows.  Targeting the notorious “gun show loophole,” which has allowed criminals easier access to firearms, the initiative showcases the administration’s attempts at ensuring community safety. Transforming the Definition of Dealers Source: Huberton/X The recently introduced regulations broaden what qualifies someone as a licensed firearms dealer.  Such a change is designed to normalize background checks across additional sales points, further securing the marketplace from unregulated sales. Impacting a Vast Number of Sellers Source: CurtisHill_IN According to estimates by the Justice Department, roughly…

Apple has initiated a widespread security alert for iPhone users across 92 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks.  According to a report by TechCrunch, Apple dispatched these threat notifications on a Wednesday at 12pm Pacific Time. The alerts were sent out globally but did not disclose the identity of the attackers or the specific countries where users were targeted, leaving much to speculation and concern among the user base. Spotlight on Targeted Individuals Source: Ben Kolde/Unsplash Through an alert stating, “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack,” Apple has taken steps to inform…

In a move that’s captured the nation’s attention, the Tennessee Senate has green-lit a groundbreaking law, SB 1325, by a notable margin of 26-5. This law would allow certain teachers to carry concealed weapons within K-12 schools, stirring a whirlwind of reactions from all sides of the political arena. It’s a pivotal moment that places Tennessee at the heart of the ongoing debate on how best to ensure our schools remain sanctuaries of safety and learning. In the Shadow of Tragedy Source: Wikimedia Commons Marking a somber anniversary, this legislation arrives a year after the devastating shooting at The Covenant…

In confronting California’s escalating minimum wage hikes, Lynsi Snyder, the driving force behind In-N-Out Burger, has firmly declared her opposition to the industry’s inclination towards inflating prices. In a revealing conversation with NBC’s Savannah Sellers, she expressed her determination, stating, “I was sitting in meetings going toe-to-toe saying we can’t raise the prices that much. We can’t.” Climbing from the Ground Up Source: Wikimedia Commons Rather than a narrative of entitlement, Snyder’s story at In-N-Out is marked by her gradual rise from entry-level positions to the presidency by age 27.  Her path demonstrates her deep commitment to grasping the intricacies…

Rite Aid has announced that 39 stores are set to close their doors for good, this follows the decision to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in October.  The strategy? Reduce the total number of stores to 1,600 nationwide. Closures Coast to Coast Source: Wikimedia Commons The latest closures span from California to New York, signaling a nationwide scale-back.  Supermarket News reports that six stores each in California and Pennsylvania, three in New York, and a single store each in New Jersey and Massachusetts are slated to close. The reasons? A mix of strategic considerations including lease costs and store performances…

In the ongoing case concerning former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. A federal  judge instructed Trump’s attorneys to remove identifying information about witnesses from a publicly filed court document. This move is a departure from an earlier decision that allowed such details to be unredacted, introducing pseudonyms like “Trump employee 1” to maintain anonymity. Protective Measures for Witnesses Source: Wikimedia Commons The heart of this latest decision is to protect the identities of about two dozen individuals potentially exposed to harassment, The Guardian reports. By switching to pseudonyms for those in Trump’s inner circle and related parties, the…

Imagine a world where tax codes serve as a vehicle for reparations. That’s exactly what Texas Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett pitched, with a twist that not everyone saw coming.  She proposed exempting Black Americans from taxes as a step towards reparations for slavery. Crockett candidly noted, though, that the impact might be less extreme, as she puts it, “many poorer Black people ‘aren’t really paying taxes in the first place’.”  A Candid Chat on ‘The Black Lawyers Podcast’ Source: RepJasmine/X When Congresswoman Crockett visited “The Black Lawyers Podcast,” she wasn’t shy about diving into the deep end of reparations talk. …

California set aside a whopping $24 billion to take on its escalating homelessness problem.  Yet, a recent audit has cast a spotlight on a critical gap – the state’s follow-through on tracking this massive investment’s actual impact leaves much to be desired. The Challenge of Homelessness in California Source: Wikimedia Commons Across California homelessness has become an increasingly urgent problem.  With around 171,000 people currently homeless, the state accounts for about 30% of the entire homeless population in the United States. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Funds Allocated Source: Wikimedia Commons NBC Bay Area reports that billions have been poured into…

Shoes for Crews, a major player in the production of slip-resistant footwear, along with several of its American affiliates, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware.  But it’s not all doom and gloom; they’ve managed to secure a lifeline of $30 million in financing to keep the wheels turning and ensure that their production and distribution can continue. The Financial Highwire Source:Shoes For Crews/Facebook The Wall Street Journal reports that Shoes for Crews is walking a tightrope with liabilities somewhere between half a billion to a billion dollars, compared to $100 million in assets.  The list of who they…