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U.S. Supreme Court: California must Allow In-Home Prayer Meetings

April 14, 2021

The Supreme Court has ruled that California must lift its coronavirus restrictions on in-home prayer meetings and other forms of home-based religious gatherings.
Ukraine Asks for Action after Receiving US, NATO Backing

April 14, 2021

The U.S. and NATO reiterated their support for Ukraine amid Russia’s military buildup along its border but neither committed to the specific pleas from Ukraine’s top diplomat for action, like sanctions or additional military support.
U.S. Treasury's Yellen Calls for Global Minimum Corporate Tax

April 09, 2021

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that in addition to advancing discussions on climate change, improving vaccine access and encouraging countries to support a strong global recovery, she is working with G20 countries to agree on a global corporate minimum tax rate.
Haass and Kupchan: The New Concert of Global Powers

April 09, 2021

Richard N. Haass and Charles A. Kupchan make the argument that the Western-led liberal order that emerged after World War II cannot anchor global stability in the twenty-first century and that an effective way forward would require a global concert of major powers.
Justice Breyer: Supreme Court Changes Could Diminish Trust

April 07, 2021

In a recent remote speech to Harvard Law School students, faculty and alumni, Justice Stephen Breyer warned that structural overhaul of the U.S. Supreme Court, including expanding the number of justices, could diminish the trust Americans place in the court.
China Formalizes Hong Kong Electoral Overhaul

April 06, 2021

In a move that increases Beijing’s authoritarian grip, China finalized a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system, curbing democratic representation in the city as authorities seek to ensure "patriots" rule the global financial hub.
DeSantis Bans Vaccine Passports in Florida with Executive Order

April 05, 2021

Florida Governor DeSantis has issued an executive order that prevents government entities from issuing “vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID-19 vaccine status to a third party.” as well as prohibiting businesses in the state from requiring such documentation to receive services.
Russia: Proposal to Request Personal Data for Social Media Use

March 29, 2021

In reaction to concerns that U.S. social media is failing to comply with Russian laws, Russia’s communications regulator has drafted a law that requesting that social media and online messenger users hand over their passport data, addresses and other information to guarantee security.
Freed Pro-Democracy Activists Back in Custody in Hong Kong

March 26, 2021

Eight Hong Kong democracy activists, jailed in China last year after being captured at sea, were released and immediately taken back into custody for their roles in pro-democracy protests once they arrived back in Hong Kong.
Navalny's Allies Call for Major Protest Across Russia

March 24, 2021

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's allies called for a new massive protest across the country to demand his release from prison posting a statement on Navalny's website urging Russians to sign up for the protests.