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"Aloha Spirit" or the Second Amendment? Hawaii's Fantasy Hits the Supreme Court in January
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (451+ words) The state of Hawaii has finally filed its Respondent's Brief in Wolford v. Lopez, which is scheduled for oral arguments before the Supreme Court on January 20, 2026. The 44-page brief contends Hawaii's law is consistent with the Second Amendment " if you look…...
Procurement Power—When Cities Realized They Can Just Say No: 2025 in Review
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (293+ words) In 2025, elected officials across the country began treating surveillance technology purchases differently: not as inevitable administrative procurements handled by police departments, but as political decisions subject to council oversight and constituent pressure. This shift proved to be the most effective…...
Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema, Dies at 91
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (118+ words) Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema, Dies at 91 PARIS'French actress Brigitte Bardot, often referred to in France simply as "B.B.," has died at the age of 91, her foundation said on Sunday. The cause was not immediately known. Born in Paris on…...
This Easy Lasagna Is What Comfort Food Dreams Are Made Of
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (407+ words) This Easy Lasagna Is What Comfort Food Dreams Are Made Of Why You'll Love it - This recipe uses store-bought sauce (make sure you get one you love). There are just three components that make a lasagna great: the pasta, the…...
Countries make call to cancel all visas for Americans
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (424+ words) With Donald Trump expanding the travel ban inspired by his first term in the White House to 20 more countries, as well as the Palestinian Authority, on Dec. 16, a total of 39 countries from different corners of the world now face either…...
Why the World Needs Heroes
5+ hour ago (466+ words) We, as a society, need heroes. We need the idea of heroism to be not just there, but a core part of what people see themselves as aspiring to be. Why? Because when you downplay heroes, this is what you…...
Defending Encryption in the U.S. and Abroad: 2025 in Review
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (200+ words) Defending encryption has long been a bedrock of our work. Without encryption, it's impossible to have private conversations or private data storage. This year, we've seen attacks on these rights from all around the world." Meanwhile, France tried to pass…...
Stolen Goods: What to Do About Everyday Thievery
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (54+ words) Stolen Goods: What to Do About Everyday Thievery "The Blossoms of a Future Flower: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Dec. 26Jan. 1 Christmas From Madison Avenue: TV Ads With Meaningful Holiday Messages Christmas Traditions From Around the World:…...
Sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist...
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (1209+ words) Bardot became an international celebrity as a sexualized teen bride in the 1956 movie "And God Created Woman." Directed by then husband Roger Vadim, it triggered a scandal with scenes of the long-legged beauty dancing on tables naked. At the height…...
2026: The Elevation Principle
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (521+ words) At its core, the Elevation Principle rests on three pillars: knowledge basis, skill proficiency, and people ability. These three together form the foundation for meaningful personal growth'and for national renewal. Let's start with knowledge. We live in the most information-saturated…...