Colorado introduces tight consumer protection law on data privacy
From today’s Digital Journal: Colorado is set to become the third state — alongside Virginia and California — to sign a privacy act into law, marking another step towards consumer…
Harris announces $25 million investment in DNC voting rights program
From today’s The Hill Online: Vice President Harris on Thursday will roll out a $25 million expansion of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) “I Will Vote” initiative as Democrats look…
In 6-3 Split, Supreme Court Says Arizona Limits Do Not Violate Voting Rights Act
From today’s CNN Online: The Supreme Court on Thursday said two provisions of an Arizona voting law that restrict how ballots can be cast do not violate the historic Voting…
To Protect Consumer Data, Don’t Do Everything on the Cloud
From today’s Harvard Business Review: When collecting consumer data, there is almost always a risk to consumer privacy. Sensitive information could be leaked unintentionally or breached by bad actors. For…
Voting rights activists on ‘Freedom Ride’ say work will continue after Senate GOP blocks election reform
From today’s Washington Post: It didn’t matter to LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright that Senate Republicans blocked debate on key voting rights legislation this week. Or that Democrats appear to…
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Opinion: The Really Big Fight on Voting Rights Is Just Around the Corner
From today’s New York Times: With the For the People Act on indefinite hold after a filibuster by Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday, the Voting Rights Act is about…
Texas Democrats’ walkout sets up epic battle over voting rights
From today’s The Hill Online: Texas legislators are gearing up for a titanic battle over a Republican effort to overhaul voting procedures after Democrats conspired to block its passage late…
Post-COVID, Americans Don’t Want to Return to Lousy Low Wage Jobs
From today’s New York Times: The hopes for a booming pandemic recovery — growth led by jobs gains in the millions every month — were dealt a blow in recent…
Minnesota Appeals Court Turns Back Push to Restore Felon Voting Rights
From today’s Minneapolis Star-Tribune: The Minnesota Court of Appeals this week became the second court in two years to reject a lawsuit seeking to restore voting rights to Minnesotans who…
Fact Check: Federal law does not prevent states, businesses, employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccines
From USA Today: As millions of Americans continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some employers, colleges and businesses are weighing whether to make vaccination mandatory. A widely shared claim on…