legislation

The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.

How the Decline Of America Is Ruining Our Mental Health
It’s not easy being an American for many of us in 2022. There has been a trend toward our country reverting backward in time, in so many negative ways. As we become more divided, angry, and confrontational, it takes its toll on our mental health.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in The Swamp
Oh, You Want An Abortion? Sorry, You Don’t Deserve One
So you supported Donald Trump and his rise to power. You voted red like you always do as a good Christian in your home state, located in the Deep South. You clapped as he stacked the Supreme Court with as many conservative “Christians” as quickly as he possibly could.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in The Swamp
35 Reasons I would have an Abortion
Our country took a 50 year leap into the past, overturning precedent that has been set for half a century. When I read that Roe v. Wade had been overturned, I curled up next to my fiancé and cried.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in The Swamp
A Moment of Silence
On May 24, 2022, twenty-one people in a small town near El Paso, Texas, lost their lives. Of these, nineteen were elementary school children—too young, one would assume, to have done anything which would have warranted such a violent death.
By Zane Larkin4 years ago in The Swamp
Thoughts and Prayers
As of this writing, on 29 May 2022, day 149 of 2022, there have been 214 mass shootings in the United States of America. One hundred forty nine days into the year, we have 43.65% more mass shootings than we have had days in the year for a total of 214 mass shootings. This number doesn’t include the suicides, murders or accidents so far this year, nor does it include the deaths that will undoubtedly occur during the holiday weekend. Last year we had well over 45,000 deaths by firearms in the United States of America. We are in crisis.
By Glenda Davis4 years ago in The Swamp
Roe v Wade: A Brief Summary
One of the hottest topics in American news today is the leaked draft opinion of the US Supreme Court, which seems to lean towards overturning the landmark case of Roe v Wade. Essentially, if such a decision is issued, laws would go into effect in thirteen states completely banning abortion, and the right to have an abortion could be severely restricted by law in possibly another nineteen states.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in The Swamp
Should Abortion be Allowed?
Well This Is Bullshit. Like many people in the globalised world of today, I’ve heard about the leaked-draft from SCOTUS about overturning Roe v Wade.
By Hamish MacColl4 years ago in The Swamp
What Gender and Sexual Politics Are Doing To The Magic Kingdom
Disney’s Taking A Beating Pressure on Walt Disney Company’s board to oust CEO Bob Chapek has gotten worse. News that Netflix’s subscriber growth has come to an end has shown that Disney’s streaming efforts may have peaked, or will do so very soon. To make matters worse for Disney Ceo Bob Chapek, the long-held, special status that Disney has benefited from has come under assault by Florida republicans and Governor Ron Desantis.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in The Swamp
Bryanwatch: April 2022
A relatively slow start to April, with only 16 votes cast. Seven were party line and nine were non-party line. Steil voted with the sensible majority of all the non-party-line votes.
By John Heckenlively4 years ago in The Swamp
How to Write a Stellar Legal Resume
Your resume is the first thing most employers will see when applying to jobs. As a result, it is crucial to take the time to optimize your resume and ensure it makes a good impression. Resume writing principles vary depending on the industry or career you are applying to, including the legal field! This article will offer tips for writing a stellar resume for a legal career. While many of the tips apply to any resume, there are a few specific considerations when applying for legal positions.
By Brian Abergel4 years ago in The Swamp
Are you confused by the H1B Visa process?
Let us resolve your confusion about the H1B Visa process. In simple terms, an H1B Visa is a temporary work visa issued by the U.S. government that allows foreign workers to get employed in specified fields (for certain positions) for a limited period of time. Those who hold this H1B visa are allowed to work in the U.S.A. For people from outside the U.S.A. who are looking for employment under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
By United OPT4 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch: Mar 2022 II
There were 12 votes during the third week of March, six party line and six non party line. On the non-party line, Steil voted with the sensible majority. And on the party line votes, Steil voted 100 percent with the Republicans.
By John Heckenlively4 years ago in The Swamp