Knesset nearly legalizes cannabis possession

Members of the Israeli Parliament have narrowly defeated legislation that sought to depenalize activities involving the possession and cultivation of cannabis by adults.  The proposal sought to eliminate criminal and civil penalties involving the possession of up to 50 grams of cannabis and/or the home-cultivation of personal use quantities of the plant. The legislation failed in the … Continue reading Knesset nearly legalizes cannabis possession

Workers win settlement against union bosses over illegal strike retaliation

With free legal representation from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys, Michigan Rieth-Riley Construction Company employees Rob Nevins and Jesse London have won settlements against International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 324 union bosses. The settlements stem from charges of retaliation the workers filed during the strike IUOE union bosses ordered … Continue reading Workers win settlement against union bosses over illegal strike retaliation

New move may force govt to reveal 9/11 records

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and others to improve governmental transparency regarding federal 9/11 investigations. For nearly 20 years, 9/11 survivors and victims’ families have fought tirelessly to identify and bring to justice all of the perpetrators of the attacks. The bipartisan September 11th Transparency Act requires federal agencies to conduct a declassification … Continue reading New move may force govt to reveal 9/11 records