Tag: Social Issues

Former Central Bank Governor: Retirees Need to Fill Up Their Own Pensions

Analyst and former governor of the Chinese central bank, Zhou Xiaochuan, admitted that China will soon face an aging society with a weak pension system. The only possible solution relies on retirees filling the gap on their own. The analyst says the real problem lies in the gigantic bureaucratic system that feeds on the entire populace….


Republicans Introduce Bills Defending Female Athletes and Parental Rights

Robust debate is swirling around two federal bills intended to protect the rights of female student-athletes and parents of schoolchildren. A deep partisan divide was apparent on March 8 as a Congressional committee worked late into the night considering the proposals. Both are part of the “Commitment to America” policy promises that the GOP announced…


House Panel Advances Bill Banning Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports

A House committee on March 9 voted to pass a bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports. In a party-line vote, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce advanced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, H.R. 734., which would amend Title IX to recognize sex as “based solely on…


Rage Rises Among American Customers When Reporting Product Issues, Says Survey

American customers are facing more product and service problems than ever, and are becoming “steadily more belligerent” while complaining about the issues, according to the results of a new survey. The National Customer Rage Survey, which polled 1,000 Americans, found that 74 percent of respondents reported experiencing a problem regarding a product or service in…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Freedom House Releases Its Report of the ‘Freedom in the World 2023’

Freedom House releases its 50th edition of Freedom in the World at 10:00 a.m. ET on March 9. The authors, Yana Gorokhovskaia and Adrian Shahbaz will present key findings. A panel discussion on the implications of those findings will be after the release. Panelists include The Hon. Jane Harman, chair of Freedom House Board of Trustees; Michael J. Abramowitz,…


LIVE NOW: Freedom House Releases Its Report of the ‘Freedom in the World 2023’

Freedom House releases its 50th edition of Freedom in the World at 10:00 a.m. ET on March 9. The authors, Yana Gorokhovskaia and Adrian Shahbaz will present key findings. A panel discussion on the implications of those findings will be after the release. Panelists include The Hon. Jane Harman, chair of Freedom House Board of Trustees; Michael J. Abramowitz,…


Freedom House Releases Its Report of the ‘Freedom in the World 2023’

Freedom House releases its 50th edition of Freedom in the World at 10:00 a.m. ET on March 9. The authors, Yana Gorokhovskaia and Adrian Shahbaz will present key findings. A panel discussion on the implications of those findings will be after the release. Panelists include The Hon. Jane Harman, chair of Freedom House Board of Trustees; Michael J. Abramowitz,…


California Cancels $54 Million Deal With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California won’t renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain decided not to distribute abortion pills in 20 U.S. states, where they may face legal action. Newsom signaled the move on Twitter earlier in the week, stating, “We’re done.” “California will not stand by as corporations cave to…


Border Officials Say Technology Is Good, But People Make the Difference

At a hearing to discuss the technology needed to secure the nation’s borders, one Homeland Security official said that without one critical resource, all the technology in the world would be useless. “Technology will never replace the men and women pursuing what the technology uncovers,” said Anthony Salisbury, acting deputy executive associate director for Homeland…


Iowa Seeking to Ban Woke Diversity Offices in Higher Education

An Iowa House bill is looking to prevent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public higher education institutions, which the bill’s supporters claim is necessary for boosting academic excellence. House File 616 prohibits a public institution of higher education from expending funds appropriated by the general assembly or any other funds to “establish, sustain,…