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Displaying all articles tagged:
Government
what
Aug. 13, 2020
How Would You Even Begin to Explain This Space Force Tweet?
The newest branch of the military shared a truly perplexing post this week.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
taxes
Aug. 2, 2020
Wait, So Why Did People in Rhode Island Get Checks Signed by Mickey Mouse?
If Mickey owed you money before, he still owes you money now.
By
Halle Kiefer
coronavirus
Mar. 13, 2020
“When a Bear Is Charging at You, If You Are Not Energized, You Are Dead.”
The bully governor meets his moment.
By
David Freedlander
government?
Sept. 10, 2019
Who Is Black Rod, the Lady Who Controls Parliament With Her Stick?
Who is this stern woman who can make Ministers of Parliament get out of their seats?
By
Bridget Read
policy
Dec. 26, 2018
Emails Shed Light on Amazon’s Cozy Relationship With the U.S. Government
An Amazon executive advised the federal government on a lucrative online marketplace before the passage of a law that created it.
By
Brian Feldman
July 5, 2017
Federal Employees Discuss the Ethics of Sticking It Out With Trump’s Government
Stay in an attempt to influence a hostile administration, or go when your personal red line is crossed?
By
Marin Cogan
and
Nick Tabor
June 30, 2017
What Does Cuomo’s MTA ‘State of Emergency’ Declaration Really Mean?
It could strip away some of the red tape to help the MTA move faster. But it’s not a long-term solution.
By
Jen Kirby
select all
May 1, 2017
Trump Adds Government Tech Reform to List of Projects He’ll Never Finish
The American Technology Council will try to do … something.
By
Brian Feldman
Aug. 11, 2016
The Absurd Marijuana-Research Monopoly Is Finally Ending
Hooray, capitalism!
By
Drake Baer
sexual assault
May 23, 2016
Law Gives Sexual-Assault Survivors Basic Rights
The law will also focus on clearing up the U.S.’s rape-kit backlog.
By
Catie L'Heureux
in formation
Mar. 23, 2016
The First Caucus for Black Women and Girls Is Here
Launched in response to appeals from Sandra Bland’s sister.
By
Ashley Weatherford
video
Mar. 22, 2016
Samantha Bee Wants to Know Why Officials Keep Kondo-ing Untested Rape Kits
“Texas, you’re not auditioning for
Hoarders: Rape Kit Edition
.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
Nov. 11, 2015
Governments Are Requesting Facebook User Data More and More
Nearly 18,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement.
By
Brian Feldman
Aug. 10, 2015
U.S. Infrastructure Night at the Landing Strip, by Luke Pohjala
Good evening and welcome! How’s everyone feeling out there? That’s what I’m talking about! It’s Thursday, so that means it’s U.S. […]
By
Brian Boone
oops
June 16, 2015
Super-Old Government Computers Make Pretty Easy Hacking Targets
The OPM discusses the big data breach — and why federal employees’ information wasn’t encrypted.
government
June 11, 2015
Every Single Federal Employee Hacked
A government worker union says that the latest cyberattack against the U.S. was worse than originally reported.
By
Jaime Fuller
The Law
Apr. 6, 2015
Subway Vendors Are Fighting for Their Right to Sell Churros
Police will confiscate doughnuts and eat them right in front of vendors.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Mar. 26, 2015
DEA Agents Host Cartel-Funded Sex Parties
A Department of Justice report reveals how the government deals with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
By
Jaime Fuller
Bans
Mar. 19, 2015
L.A.’s Radical Fast-Food Ban Didn’t Lower Obesity Rates at All
People actually got fatter.
By
Clint Rainey
News You Can Booze
Mar. 18, 2015
Killjoy Government Really Wants Winemakers to Stop Aging Bottles Underwater
Apparently, they’re considered “adulterated.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
Tipping
Mar. 9, 2015
How a Raised Minimum Wage Affects Restaurants
The Pok Pok chef says new state regulations have the power to change the entire restaurant landscape.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Pizza Time
Mar. 3, 2015
What You Need to Know About Washington’s Powerful, Vastly Influential
Pizza companies love Republicans!
By
Sierra Tishgart
Tipping
Feb. 24, 2015
New York Raises Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers to $7.50
Will this push restaurant owners to abolish tipping altogether?
By
Sierra Tishgart
Health
Feb. 23, 2015
Internet Loves New Guidelines That Suggest Drinking Tons and Tons of Coffee
Go ahead and drink three to five cups per day!
By
Sierra Tishgart
June 3, 2014
John Oliver’s Net Neutrality Segment Crashed the FCC’s Comments System
On Sunday’s episode of his new show Last Week Tonight, John Oliver called for creepy internet commenters to complain directly to the FCC about […]
By
Bradford Evans
the military
Dec. 28, 2013
More Military Sexual Assaults Were Reported This Year Than Ever Before
Why that’s a good thing.
By
Delia Paunescu
Dec. 25, 2013
A Note From the Principal About the Myths of Santa Claus and Democracy, by […]
Dear Teachers and Staff, It’s that time of year when students begin asking questions about Santa Claus. Some are believers, some are doubters, […]
By
Brian Boone
Oct. 18, 2013
Here Are a Bunch of FCC Complaints About ‘The Simpsons’
The website Government Attic obtained a list of indecency complaints the FCC has received from viewers about The Simpsons from 2010 to 2013, […]
By
Bradford Evans
When Nature Calls
Sept. 18, 2013
DOH Forces 80-Square-Foot Crêpe Shop to Install a Toilet
The bathroom will be “airplane-like.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
Shticks
Sept. 9, 2013
City Council Candidate Using Fortune Cookies to Get Ahead
“Ken Biberaj is in your future” — in bed?
By
Sierra Tishgart
Government
July 8, 2013
This Farmer Owes the Government 1.2 Million Pounds of Raisins
“The rape of the raisin growers.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
No More Jell-O
June 24, 2013
Hospital Food Tastes Better, Thanks to Obamacare
Is this the end of Jell-O?
By
Sierra Tishgart
Food Safety
June 24, 2013
New York Politicians Put a Stop to Olive Oil ‘Tax’
Not a good move.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Food Politics
June 19, 2013
6 Things to Know About the World Food Prize’s Politics
Monsanto and the Gates Foundation are big donors.
By
Sierra Tishgart
The Chain Gang
June 17, 2013
7-Eleven Store Owners Arrested for Human Trafficking
Feds are investigating.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Heaven
June 17, 2013
The Smell of Cinnamon Will Waft Out of Harlem’s Gas Pipeline
Thanks, Office of Emergency Management!
By
Sierra Tishgart
Food Politics
May 30, 2013
Breaking Down the Starbucks Tip-Jar Case
The New York Court of Appeals is about to decide who’s entitled to all that cash.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Pedigree
May 24, 2013
Steak Labels Will Now Show Where Animals Were Born, Raised, and Slaughtered
A new federal rule went into effect yesterday.
By
Sierra Tishgart
jack lew
May 7, 2013
Jack Lew’s Terrible Signature Has Gotten a Little Better
What a travesty.
By
Kevin Roose
Truckin’
Apr. 18, 2013
The City Might Set Up Zones for Food Trucks
The NYC Food Truck Association supports the plan.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Fur-Uh-Oh
Apr. 10, 2013
White House Chef Prepares for Furlough Owing to Budget Cuts
He cooks for Obama several nights a week.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Government
Mar. 28, 2013
Congressman Spends $2,500 on Qdoba in One Day
Kevin McCarthy expensed $10,000-worth of food and drink in three months.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Weiner Rights
Mar. 22, 2013
Disabled Vets Win Back Right to Sell Hot Dogs
Freedom!
By
Sierra Tishgart
City Politics
Mar. 20, 2013
Christine Quinn Gives Special Treatment to Pigs-in-a-Blanket
Eating is part of the job.
By
Sierra Tishgart
New Rules
Mar. 11, 2013
How, Exactly, the Sugary-Drink Ban Will Affect You [Update: It Won’t Affect You
Can you drink venti Frappuccinos the same way? What about marshmallow vodka? Gatorade? We’ve got all possible scenarios covered.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Food Politics
Feb. 28, 2013
Who’s in Favor of Bloomberg’s Sugary Drink Ban?
Not black voters. Not women. Not Brooklynites.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Silly Laws
Feb. 27, 2013
In Utah, Restaurants Still Can’t Pour Alcohol in Front of Customers
The “Zion curtains” rule might get repealed.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Safety First
Feb. 22, 2013
City Cracking Down on Food Delivery Bicyclists
Don’t freak out if they’re slower than usual.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Government
Feb. 7, 2013
Bloomberg Considering Ban on Styrofoam Cups
Watch out, deli owners and frat boys.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Truckin’
Jan. 31, 2013
Bloomberg Unleashes Team of Lawyers to Hunt Down Street Vendors
’Law & Order: Special Kebab Unit.’
By
Sierra Tishgart
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