Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Prevention of Organised Crimes’ Bill Sparks Human Rights Alarm

By Investigative Desk A new legislative proposal currently before the Sri Lankan parliament has ignited a firestorm of criticism from international human rights organizations. The "Prevention of Organised Crimes" bill,…

The Shadow of Repression: Sri Lanka’s Proposed Counterterrorism Bill Sparks Global Concern

By Investigative Desk The Sri Lankan government’s legislative pursuit of a new counterterrorism framework, the Protection of the State from Terrorism bill, has ignited a firestorm of controversy. While the…

The Invisible Patient: How Proposed Census Changes Threaten the Architecture of Public Health

By Debra Houry, MD, MPH October 24, 2026 As a physician, I have spent my career treating the individual patient in the exam room. But as a public health leader,…

The High Cost of Flexibility: Analyzing HUD’s Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits

In March, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unveiled a controversial proposed rule that would fundamentally alter the landscape of federal housing assistance. The proposal aims to…

Independent Sector Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Rule Threatening Tax-Exempt Status for Institutions Supporting Minority Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 3, 2026) – The Independent Sector, a leading national membership organization representing nonprofits and philanthropies, issued a forceful statement today in response to a newly proposed federal…

The Erosion of Campus Safety: An Analysis of the Proposed Title IX Overhaul

In November 2018, the United States Department of Education, under the leadership of Secretary Betsy DeVos, formally unveiled a suite of proposed changes to the federal regulations governing Title IX.…

The Looming Shift: Examining HUD’s Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits

In a move that has sparked intense debate among housing advocates, policymakers, and local officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced a proposed rule this past…

Senate Rejects House-Led Ethics Bill, Labeling Proposed Insider Trading Reform a "Ruse"

Main Facts: The Collapse of the Proposed Legislation In a significant legislative standoff, the United States Senate has officially rejected a House-approved bill aimed at addressing congressional stock trading practices.…

Independent Sector Decries Proposed Rule Threatening Tax-Exempt Status for Institutions Supporting Minority Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 3, 2026) – In a forceful statement issued today, Independent Sector, the national membership organization for nonprofits and philanthropies, vehemently condemned proposed regulatory changes that it argues…

A Bedrock Under Siege: Conservation Coalition Rallies Against Proposed Endangered Species Act Overhaul

Introduction: A Clash of Priorities in the Halls of Congress The delicate balance between the urgent necessity of a clean energy transition and the preservation of biological diversity has reached…