You may have heard that Gamestop, the once-ubiquitous strip mall video game store, had a good week for its stock price: A really good week. The price rose nearly 700% over the span of a few days, earning billions for a few …
What Happens Next for Social Media?
Remember when we thought social media platforms were a path to global peace, love, and understanding? Boy, were we wrong. Sure, they’re great for many things ? keeping up with friends and family, sharing useful or amusing information, etc. But …
More Traffic Deaths Despite Pandemic and Fewer Drivers
Some of the most enduring images of the COVID-19 pandemic will be the eerie sight of empty city streets. With many office workers stuck in their home offices all year, downtowns from New York City to Los Angeles have taken …
Will You Have to Pay Back Stimulus Money at Tax Time?
While Americans are having a hard time agreeing on much these days, most everyone was pretty pleased with the multiple rounds of stimulus checks sent out during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of us wanted ? or needed ? more …
Notable New Laws For 2021: A Roundup
Every year there are plenty of new laws that might have an impact on our lives. So, it can be helpful this time of year to scan the legal horizon, identify the most important of the bunch, and see if …
Martin Luther King’s Civil Disobedience Legacy
Every year, we set aside the third Monday of January to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his special place in our country’s past as a civil rights leader. But as a symbol, King continues to …
The Latest Coronavirus Scams: Fake Vaccines
Well, this was predictable. We are speaking of vaccine scams, the latest effort by the nefarious thieves who see the coronavirus as a golden opportunity to exploit people’s fears. Coronavirus scams have taken a variety of forms ? so many that it’s …
New Law Forces Federal Agents to ID Themselves to Protesters
The nation was rocked last summer by large racial justice protests. While the vast majority of them featured thousands of peaceful protesters asserting their First Amendment rights, some gatherings did turn violent. To quell the unrest, President Trump and then-Attorney …
What Does SCOTUS Decision on Religious Service Size Restrictions Mean for Worshipers?
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the U.S., governors have taken unprecedented measures to minimize the surge of infections. These measures mainly include restricting gatherings in homes, schools, businesses, and places of worship. These restrictions, of course, didn’t go …
The 2020 Election: Lessons Learned
It’s probably safe to say that the 2020 general election went far smoother than most people expected. Challenged by the arrival of the coronavirus early in the year, election officials in many states expanded and liberalized the ways in which …