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St. Louis Aldermen President Megan Green Takes Bold Stand in Alone Lawsuit Against State Police Control

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ST. LOUIS — In a significant legal move, Megan Green, the President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, has initiated a lawsuit challenging the state’s recent takeover of the city’s police department. This time, she is pursuing the case without the formal support of the city government. Green is the sole plaintiff in the lawsuit filed in Cole County against Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This new legal action follows a similar lawsuit Green filed in April, backed by then-Mayor Tishaura Jones on her final day in office. That earlier suit argued that the … Read more

Alexander Payne Named Jury President for Historic 82nd Venice Film Festival

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Venice, Italy — Acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne has been appointed as the Jury President for the upcoming 82nd Venice Film Festival, scheduled from August 27 to September 6. This prestigious festival continues its tradition of honoring cinematic excellence and will see Payne lead the jury’s deliberations. The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia, following a recommendation from the festival’s director, Alberto Barbera. Payne joins the ranks of esteemed jury presidents from previous years, including Isabelle Huppert, Damien Chazelle, Julianne Moore, Bong Joon-ho, and Cate Blanchett. In expressing his … Read more

Microsoft’s President Champions EU Regulations Amidst Tension with U.S. Over Big Tech Oversight

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Brussels, Belgium — Microsoft President Brad Smith reaffirmed the company’s commitment to adhering to European regulations aimed at curtailing the influence of major technology firms. His remarks came amid rising tensions between the European Commission and the U.S. government over recent sanctions imposed on tech giants. In a speech delivered Wednesday, Smith emphasized Microsoft’s recognition of European laws, including the recently enforced Digital Markets Act (DMA). This legislation outlines clear guidelines for large technology companies, designed to promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the tech industry. The European Commission’s recent imposition of fines … Read more

President Announces Major Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement, Aims to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability to Uphold Meritocracy

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WASHINGTON — With a new executive order, President Donald Trump has taken a significant step aimed at changing how laws around civil rights are enforced in the United States. Announced on April 23, 2025, the order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability, a legal theory used to address hidden biases in systems irrespective of intent, which the Trump administration argues contradicts the Constitution and American values centered on equality of opportunity. The executive directive posits that a fundamental American principle is that all citizens are to be treated equally under the law, promoting … Read more