Month: April 2023

PUMP Act Provides Critical Protections for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace

The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, which took full effect on April 28, ensures accommodations for breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. Under the PUMP Act (pdf), employers must provide a private space—not a bathroom—and allow adequate time for nursing mothers to pump breast milk during work hours. The bill was signed…


Is Pittsburgh a Blueprint for Other Union-Dominated Blue Cities?

Commentary In 2021, Edward Gainey was elected mayor of Pittsburgh. His campaign was funded in part by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, which made a generous $350,000 donation—more than all other contributors combined. SEIU Healthcare PA knew what it was paying for when it made this investment—a strong bargaining chip to force the city’s largest employer, University of…


The Surprising Benefits of Spinach

Considered a superfood, spinach boasts a wealth of essential vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and bioactive substances. This versatile leafy green graces our tables as a culinary staple and offers health benefits such as improved vision, brain function, and bone health. It also helps prevent the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. It is…


ANALYSIS: Haley’s Abortion Speech Can Boost Electability in General Election But Is Unlikely to Swing Primary Voters, Expert Says

News Analysis Nikki Haley’s speech on April 25 on abortion policy makes her a more appealing general election candidate but is unlikely to swing primary voters, according to one prominent elections analyst. In what her campaign billed as a “major policy speech on abortion,” Haley, who is pro-life, didn’t offer concrete legislative or executive proposals…


Federal Agency Issues Emergency Waiver for E15 Gasoline to Boost Fuel Supply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued an emergency nationwide waiver that allows for the sale of gasoline with higher concentrations of ethanol during the summer driving season. It’s the second year in a row that the EPA issued such an emergency rule allowing the sale of E15 gasoline, which has an ethanol content of 15…


A Coastline Cruise Showcases California’s Unique Cities, Diverse Landscape

By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse When one thinks of being on a cruise, it’s often to warm, sunny islands surrounded by gentle turquoise waves and vibrant coral reefs. But I had the fortune to cruise somewhere a little different this spring: the coastline of California on Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice ship. The itinerary included sailing…


Century-Old Virginia Beach Cottages Transformed Into Pink Bungalows Perfect for a Girls’ Getaway

By Stacy Parker From The Virginian-Pilot Virginia Beach—Nearly a century ago, small cottages were built near the ocean in the young resort town of Virginia Beach. In 2021, a string of bungalows on Cypress Avenue caught the attention of Katie Denton. “Houses with character,” she describes them. Denton was shopping for a new project after…



ABC Refuses to Air RFK Jr. Comments About COVID-19 Vaccines

ABC News cut off a presidential candidate when he started talking about COVID-19 vaccines, raising concerns about censorship. Robert Kennedy Jr., who recently announced his presidential run as a Democrat, sat down with ABC News for a lengthy interview released on April 27. After airing clips of the interview, reporter Linsey Davis spoke to viewers. “We…


First Republic Shares Plummet, Trading Halted as Reports Suggest FDIC Receivership Likely

First Republic’s shares dropped to all-time lows on April 28 following CNBC reports that the bank is entertaining the possibility of receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The bank’s stock fell by more than 50 percent and trading was halted multiple times throughout the day. CNBC reported that multiple banks were approached by…