law-and-policy

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide. This decision invalidated remaining...

In California, you cannot freely own a tiger as a private pet. The state bans the possession of large carnivores, including tigers, without a strict permit issued by the Califor...

The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act is a U.S. federal law that aims to improve responses to hate crimes and hate incidents related to the pandemic. It focuses on strengthening reportin...

Drinking age news reports often surface when states propose new laws, highlight compliance patterns, or examine public health outcomes. These stories weigh safety effects, polic...

Transport arrangements for the purpose of engaging in prostitution intersect law, safety, and public health in complex ways. In many jurisdictions, purchasing sex is lawful, whi...

Under age pics refers to any image that appears to depict a person who is younger than the age of majority or a platform’s set threshold, often raising legal and safety concer...