(MintPress)— Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) faces Republican opposition in the Senate Judiciary Committee after years of bipartisan support. VAMA was initially passed in 1994 and signed by President Bill Clinton. It provides funding to enhance investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women. Throughout the years VAMA has been responsible […]
(MintPress)— Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) faces Republican opposition in the Senate Judiciary Committee after years of bipartisan support. VAMA was initially passed in 1994 and signed by President Bill Clinton. It provides funding to enhance investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women. Throughout the years VAMA has been responsible […]
(NEW YORK) MintPress — In 2004, 24-year-old Manny Lanzar was admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City after being diagnosed with a severe brain condition that required immediate help.. The hospital told him that he needed insurance before he could receive treatment, but Lanzar worked at a fast-food restaurant and didn’t qualify for […]
(NEW YORK) MintPress — In 2004, 24-year-old Manny Lanzar was admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City after being diagnosed with a severe brain condition that required immediate help.. The hospital told him that he needed insurance before he could receive treatment, but Lanzar worked at a fast-food restaurant and didn’t qualify for […]
Part Two of an Exclusive Mint Press Investigative Report (MintPress) —In part one of this investigative report, Mint Press examined questions of racism in the U.S. military, after photos of a United States Marine sniper team in Afghanistan posing with a flag bearing a striking resemblance to a Nazi SS symbol surfaced. The Marine […]
Part Two of an Exclusive Mint Press Investigative Report (MintPress) —In part one of this investigative report, Mint Press examined questions of racism in the U.S. military, after photos of a United States Marine sniper team in Afghanistan posing with a flag bearing a striking resemblance to a Nazi SS symbol surfaced. The Marine […]
(MintPress)—This year, Americans are predicted to spend over $17 billion buying gifts for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The average expected amount that Americans will spend per person on Valentine’s Day is up 8.5 percent from last year, to just over $126, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, marking the largest […]
(MintPress)—This year, Americans are predicted to spend over $17 billion buying gifts for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The average expected amount that Americans will spend per person on Valentine’s Day is up 8.5 percent from last year, to just over $126, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, marking the largest […]
(MintPress)— Despite the narrowing achievement gap between white and black students in the United States, the disparities between students from high- and low- income families are on the rise. A recent study by Sean F. Reardon of Stanford University shows that the income achievement gap is 30 to 40 percent wider among children born in 2001 […]
(MintPress)— Despite the narrowing achievement gap between white and black students in the United States, the disparities between students from high- and low- income families are on the rise. A recent study by Sean F. Reardon of Stanford University shows that the income achievement gap is 30 to 40 percent wider among children born in 2001 […]
(MintPress) – The Orange County District Attorney’s office is investigating the shooting death of a Marine sergeant after a deputy shot and killed the man in a high school parking lot while the man’s daughters were inside the vehicle. Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr. was pulled over on Feb. 7 for a traffic stop around 4:40 a.m. […]
(MintPress) – The Orange County District Attorney’s office is investigating the shooting death of a Marine sergeant after a deputy shot and killed the man in a high school parking lot while the man’s daughters were inside the vehicle. Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr. was pulled over on Feb. 7 for a traffic stop around 4:40 a.m. […]
(MintPress)– The US House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade held a hearing in early February to address regulations pertaining to the safety of youth employees in agriculture. The hearing was held in response to child labor regulation changes proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL) last fall. The Fair Labor Standards […]
(MintPress)– The US House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade held a hearing in early February to address regulations pertaining to the safety of youth employees in agriculture. The hearing was held in response to child labor regulation changes proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL) last fall. The Fair Labor Standards […]