New Jersey Poised to Ban Asbestos
After the EPA loosened its grip on asbestos last summer, New Jersey, along with state attorneys general and health advocates, have begun pushing back.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Honduran Woman Delivers Stillborn Baby in Immigration Detention Center
While the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t consider stillbirths as in-custody deaths, the incident marks the fourth fatality in ICE facilities since December.
Skilled Immigrants Face Roadblocks Under Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, H-1B visas have been issued at decreasing rates ever since the president took office.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues HBO Over Upcoming Child Abuse Documentary
The HBO production, slated to air next month, centers on two men who claim to have been abused by Jackson as children.
Lawsuit Claims Arlington Police Shot Suicidal Girl in the Back
The federal lawsuit claims that Arlington police shot a suicidal teenager in the back.
Children’s Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook
Facing down a multi-billion fine from the F.T.C., Facebook is now being hounded by children’s advocates, who say the social media behemoth tricked kids into spending big money on games like Angry Birds and PetVille.
Trump Family Moves to Dismiss Racketeering Lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump and three of his adult children are asking a federal judge to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit that accuses them of encouraging vulnerable, desperate investors to pour money into fraud products.
Connecticut Settlement Shows Schools Can’t Get Pledge of Allegiance Rights Right
Even though students can’t legally be compelled to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, districts across the country keep punishing students for exercising their rights.
Court Brings Back Palestinians’ $1b Lawsuit Against Sheldon Adelson
Discarding arguments about sovereignty and politics, a U.S. appeals court will let Palestinians continue a lawsuit against billionaire developer Sheldon Adelson and the U.S. government.
Judge Bunks Lawsuit Against Trump and Blasts ‘Climate Kids’ Ruling
A climate change lawsuit filed by two Pennsylvania boys against President Donald Trump was scrapped on Tuesday, the judge claiming courts can’t set executive policy. According to Reuters, the decision contradicts another made in Oregon. Nonetheless, U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, based in Philadelphia, ruled there’s no contradiction between environmental degradation and the U.S. Constitution.