Australia’s Indigenous peoples make up about 3% of the national population. They believe that high rates of unemployment, poverty and incarceration are the direct result of the dispossession and marginalization caused by European colonization that began in 1788. … [Read more...] about Australia Contemplates Controversy Surrounding Its National Day
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California law banning flavored tobacco on hold as referendum qualifies for ballot
Legislators passed the law last year, citing concerns that tobacco companies are using sweet flavors to addict youths. Almost immediately, the tobacco industry began collecting signatures to fight the law through a referendum, and the ban was put on hold while the effort was under way. … [Read more...] about California law banning flavored tobacco on hold as referendum qualifies for ballot
Some Bay Area students are getting no live instruction from public school districts — parents are furious
As some students head back to school across the Bay Area, district officials are deciding what to do with families like the Elliots. In some communities, these students will get less live instruction than students attending classes in person, and in at least one district, they will be on their own. Parents in two districts have threatened to sue and in one district, hundreds have signed a petition to protest the inequity. … [Read more...] about Some Bay Area students are getting no live instruction from public school districts — parents are furious
‘Really Scary For Everyone’: Snow Storm Causes Dangerous Road Conditions On I-80
It’s not just her family whose trip was cut short. Crashes left many vehicles badly damaged. A truck’s front hood was smashed in and a car’s side was crushed. The amount of accidents has been keeping tow truck drivers busy … [Read more...] about ‘Really Scary For Everyone’: Snow Storm Causes Dangerous Road Conditions On I-80
Tory: People Will ‘Rise Up’ Unless Boris Develops Corona Exit Strategy
This year, the prime minister announced a third lockdown, declining to give an end-date to the period of severe restrictions which could, according to the legislation, last until March 31st. Government ministers and the premier himself have either said it was too early to tell when lockdown would end or gave predictions ranging from mid-February to late Spring, early Summer. … [Read more...] about Tory: People Will ‘Rise Up’ Unless Boris Develops Corona Exit Strategy
