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California is trying to make sure something like "Operation Varsity Blues" never happens again
Democratic state lawmakers unveiled a package of bills that would make it harder for rich kids to buy their way into college.
Arkansas Passes Bill to Prevent Sale of 'Cauliflower Rice'
The new labeling law is meant to protect producers in the Southern state, which has a large rice industry.
A Florida Republican is trying to gut the state’s post-Parkland gun control laws
“What was passed last year did absolutely nothing to stop what it intended to, and that was mass shootings at our schools,” the lawmaker said.
Washington Could Become the First State to Compost the Dead
A new bill wants to let you turn your loved ones into soil.
California's CBD Cocktail Ban Starts in 2019
A new bill will keep CBD-infused booze out of Californians' very relaxed hands.
A New Bill Vows to Combat STEM’s Sexual Harassment Problem
The “Combatting Sexual Harassment in Science Act” aims to remedy the causes of sexual misconduct in STEM, but can it?
UK Restaurants to Be Banned from Taking a Cut of Staff Tips
Currently, restaurants like Zizzi and Giraffe take a 10-percent cut of their employees’ tips.
Argentina is one step closer to legalizing abortion
If it passes the Senate, the legislation would allow abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Half of the Country Doesn't Have a Legal Definition of Consent
State by state, there’s little consensus on what counts as consent. Some legal experts and advocates are aiming to change that.
New Bill Could Help Save Black Mothers' Lives
“Starting or growing your family shouldn’t mean putting your life at risk."
I'm a Teen from Newtown Who's Fighting for Gun Control
Jenny Wadhwa was in sixth grade when a gunman attacked Sandy Hook Elementary and murdered 26 of her friends and neighbors.
After Parkland, Senator Dianne Feinstein Finally Sees a Path Forward for Gun Control
VICE Impact talks to the California senator, and longtime advocate for stricter gun control, about the momentum for reform after the March for Our Lives.