Scottish Hate Crime Law Takes Effect as Critics Warn It Will Stifle Speech
by A sweeping law targeting hate speech went into effect in Scotland on Monday, promising protection against threats and abuse but drawing criticism that it could …
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The Boss Is Calling Late. Should the Law Let You Ignore It?
Few places have done more than the Bay Area — the center of the smartphone industry — to ensure that bosses can call, text or …
US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
HONG KONG (AP) — The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said on Friday that its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety …
Radio Free Asia Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
The United States-funded news service Radio Free Asia said on Friday that it has closed its office in Hong Kong because of concerns about the …
Washington state passes ‘strippers’ bill of rights’ law to create safer conditions for adult entertainers
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes the most comprehensive statewide protections in the nation, was signed …
Indiana Law Requires Professors to Promote ‘Intellectual Diversity’ or Face Penalties
A new law in Indiana requires professors in public universities to foster a culture of “intellectual diversity” or face disciplinary actions, including termination for even …
Hong Kong Security Law Could Damage City’s Image as Financial Hub
Some firms have already moved staff out of the city since the Chinese government took a heavier hand in 2020.
Texas Police Departments Express Confusion Over New Immigration Law
Brad Coe, the sheriff in Kinney County along the Texas border, woke up on Wednesday with one destination in mind: Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. Sheriff …
Hong Kong Pushes Strict New Security Law With Unusual Speed
The proposed law targets political offenses like treason and insurrection with penalties as harsh as life imprisonment, giving officials more power to curb dissent.