Why Washington won’t ban TikTok

[ad_1] Some insiders are even starting to worry that the government may never be able to meaningfully restrict TikTok’s use — and are considering alternative approaches to mitigate any threat it poses. “I don’t really care what Congress writes, or what the administration writes. They’re not going to ban TikTok,”Continue Reading

TikTok ban gets final approval by Montana’s GOP legislature

[ad_1] Gianforte banned TikTok on state government devices last year, saying at the time that the app posed a “significant risk” to sensitive state data. TikTok spokesperson Brooke Oberwetter promised a legal challenge over the measure’s constitutionality, saying the bill’s supporters “have admitted that they have no feasible plan” toContinue Reading

DeSantis skipped talking about his 6-week abortion ban to an anti-abortion audience

[ad_1] Abortion was given only a passing reference, underscoring how uncomfortable the topic makes leading Republicans, even as Republican-dominated legislatures aggressively pursue more restrictive laws. The night before, DeSantis marked the bill signing with an 11 p.m. tweet, not a press event that often accompanies a signature policy achievement. DuringContinue Reading

The Drag Brunch That Tennessee Wants to Ban, in 19 Photos

[ad_1] One of the first laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly this year regulates drag show performances, criminalizing “adult cabaret entertainment” that takes place in public or in front of minors. Conservatives backing the legislation believe the performances expose minors to inappropriate sexual themes — a claim that advocatesContinue Reading