Legislative Reform

Schumer’s Move: Forcing Republicans to Read GOP Bill Delays Vote

Schumer to force reading of 1,000-page GOP mega bill, delaying it by half a day. This whole situation feels like a long overdue reckoning, doesn’t it? The idea that politicians are voting on bills they haven’t even read is, frankly, mind-boggling. Schumer forcing the reading of a 1,000-page Republican mega-bill, even if it only delays things by half a day, is a step in the right direction. It’s a basic expectation, really, that those making laws actually understand what they’re voting on.

It’s not like this is a new problem. People have been griping about the sheer size and complexity of legislation for ages.… Continue reading

World News

Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals

A new study in the *New England Journal of Medicine* reveals a strong link between childhood diseases and exposure to synthetic chemicals, urging immediate global legislative reform. The paper cites alarming increases in childhood cancers, birth defects, and neurodevelopmental disorders, correlating with a dramatic rise in chemical production since 1950. Current regulations, particularly the US Toxic Substances Control Act, are deemed insufficient, prompting calls for a precautionary approach requiring pre-market chemical testing and post-market surveillance. The authors propose a global treaty, overseen by a UN body, to enforce these changes and protect children’s health.

John Q. Hosedrinker Jan 9, 2025

Legislative Reform

Schumer’s Move: Forcing Republicans to Read GOP Bill Delays Vote

Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals

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