Legislating Black History
Contestation of the terms of Black history has reached a fever pitch among legislators and school districts.

Contestation of the terms of Black history has reached a fever pitch among legislators and school districts.
Like many things, preemption is not inherently problematic, but it can become a weapon when used with malintent.
The consequences that result from state bans and restrictions on medication abortion represent just one example of “healthcare federalism.”
With COVID-19 vaccination rates lagging, it’s well past time for city, state, and federal governments to enact paid sick leave.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling avoids extending a federal statute limiting pandemic liability into unprecedented areas.
State preemption is increasingly being used as a legal tool to prevent cities and municipalities from legislating on issues of importance to public health.
The federal government recently used preemption unlawfully to prevent state public health efforts to protect vulnerable people from COVID-19.
By Kate Greenwood Cross-Posted at Health Reform Watch On April 21st, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Pom Wonderful v. The Coca-Cola Company, a case in which Pom sued Coke under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act arguing that Coke’s product “Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored Blend of 5 Juices” was misleadingly named. Coke countered that…