What is “Breonna’s Law”? Summary Virginia governor Ralph Northam signed legislation yesterday which enacted sweeping police reforms, including a ban on no-knock warrants, in the state of Virginia. Senate Bill 5030, signed by Governor Northam yesterday, …
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Michigan voters will be allowed to carry firearms to the polling stations on 3 November. What happened? Summary A Judge in the Michigan Court of Claims issued an injunction which effectively halts Michigan Secretary of State …
Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed as the United States’ newest Supreme Court Justice. What happens now? Summary After a swift confirmation hearing, Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed by a vote in the Senate. The …
The Borat sequel has received backlash from many including President Trump. What happened? Summary Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest mockumentary has caught the attention of many Americans, including Donald Trump, after its release on Friday. Borat: Subsequent …
Anti-government demonstrations have swept across Thailand. What happened? Summary Demonstrators have gathered in Thailand for several months to protest the federal government, which they claim is undemocratic. Thailand is constitutional monarchy; executive power is shared between …
Chile will hold a historic vote on Sunday. What’s happening? Summary This weekend, Chilean citizens will go to the polls for a referendum over whether the country should write a new constitution. Protests have consumed Chile’s …