Politics (Page 39)

November 6, 2020

Puerto Rico Statehood Goes to Congress

Yaucromatic in Cantera of Yauco, Yauco PR, Pintalto Project by Samuel González, [Credit: Valeria Durán] Puerto Rico could arguably become […]

By Sabal Almadi

November 5, 2020

California Voters Confirm Rideshare and Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors

California voters resolved a long and bitter legal dispute this week, deciding 58.4% to 41.6% that rideshare app companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are not required to consider their drivers as full-time employees but as independent contractors. 

By Kat Nguyen

November 5, 2020

Texas City Approves Sales-Tax Increase to Fund Local Projects

A street in downtown Arlington, Texas. (Credit: India Edwards) (ARLINGTON, TX) – The city of Arlington in Texas approved an […]

By India Edwards

November 5, 2020

Washington State Approves Mandatory Sex Education in Public Schools

"It’s not about turning anyone into anything, it’s having young people feel safe and feel comfortable in their own bodies."

By Lindsay Ray

November 4, 2020

Election 2020: Brian Livingston re-elected to Frisco City Council

Portrait of Brian Livingston for his campaign site. [Credit: Brian Livingston] (FRISCO, TX) — In the Texas city of Frisco, […]

By Amina Khan