Politics
Better Days? Biden Administration’s New Immigration Bill To Increase Green Card Allocation
Citing health concerns, former President Trump froze green card processing for new immigrants and suspended temporary work visas. This invariably created a severe backlog, and hurt multiple industries that relied upon skilled workers from other countries. Now with a new person in power, it seems that changes will occur in America’s immigration laws. The March 18th Vote President Joe Biden’s immigration bill, the US Citizen Act of 2021, if passed, is considered to be the most reform that America’s immigration laws will have since 1986. The heart of the bill is to put in an eight-year path to citizenship for any undocumented immigrants who have been on US soil since before the 1st of January…
Best Guns for Home Defense
There are several things to consider when arming your home for defense. Things like the size of the household and how many adults and children are in the house. How many family members will be using the firearm, and what are their individual preferences? If you are single, are you living alone, or are there other adults with you in the house who are also keen on using the gun for protection? When it comes to storage, do you have a place where you can safely keep firearms out of children’s reach? Do you have a place in your home where the firearm is accessible to you and for you…
Most Famous Gunfights in American History
You’ve likely heard countless tales of good guys and bad guys battling it out with guns, of cops in pursuit of robbers, and of soldiers fighting for their countries. Some of these tales have become legends, yet some of them did happen in real life. Mankind’s history is rife with conflict, and America the brave isn’t spared from such violence. Guns of the Patriots Before the rise of modern weapons and the abundance of the popular 9mm ammo, Americans gunslingers didn’t have that much firepower in terms of automatics and semi-automatics. They were limited to single-action revolvers and lever-action rifles, to name a few of their guns. As such, most…
4 Ways Cities Save Money on Sewer Repair
United States cities are suffering from aging infrastructure, from bridges to highways and sewers. Aging water and sewer systems are a major concern that’s been amplified by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Sewer systems were unable to properly manage the overflow of water, causing untreated sewage to pour into the streets and people’s homes. Flash floods are causing similar issues in cities where the infrastructure might date back to the late 1800s or early 1900s. Cities are often underfunded, leaving the cities to repair sewer lines and “do their best” to correct systems that are past their useful lifespan. 1. Service Line Warranty Programs Cities are teaming up with utility companies…
Government reforms in Poland – the impact so far and future prospects
Part I – Social Reforms Spring 2017 marks a year and a half since the Law and Justice (PiS) party won the General Election and formed the Government of the Republic of Poland. It is more than a year since the Government implemented its flagship reform – the Family 500+ Programme. Also, we are seeing the first effects of PiS’s tax-evasion countermeasures. In February, almost exactly a year after announcing the Responsible Development Plan, the Government adopted the Responsible Development Strategy. Other reforms, such as in education, healthcare and justice, are well advanced. This is a good moment for a summary of what has been done and what the prospects…
Laws Any Gun Owner Must Obey
Owning a firearm is something which many people feel entitled to. It’s true that, in the United States, adult individuals have the right to bear arms. However, there are certain dangers surrounding gun use – no matter how careful you are. There are also a lot of legislative procedures surrounding the ownership of guns. Lots of these vary from state to state. As a result, it can be difficult to know precisely what the law is for your area regarding weaponry. However, it’s important to know, because the slightest infringement is enough to be stripped of your gun. If you already own a gun, or you are hoping to own…
There Were Never Any Polish SS – Open Letter And Petition
The statement “Polish SS” is not only a lie, but also highly offensive and disrespectful to the memory of all the brave Polish men and women who gave their lives fighting against the German invaders from the very first to the last day of World War II. To honor their memory please sign this petition. Below is an open letter from the Polish League Against Defamation: “To the Editor Dear Sir or Madam, In the book published by you “Flight and Freedom”, on page 178 is the passage “Polish SS”. In the name of thousands of members and supporters of the Polish League Against Defamation and of all Poles we demand…