Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill empowering the state attorney general to combat deceptive tactics used by pregnancy centers to divert women seeking abortion. The Deceptive Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers Act prohibits crisis pregnancy centers from using deception or misinformation to obstruct...
Our goal at 2ndVote is to keep you informed on causes that corporations are supporting with your money, in order to ensure that they are held accountable for their actions. Here are some of the key findings and data points of interest discovered in our recent...
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond was escorted out of a school board meeting while protesting a policy that requires informing parents if their child expresses a desire to change genders. The Chino Valley Unified School District's policy passed, stating that parents must be notified if...
The Los Angeles Times recently published a controversial piece that sparked social media criticism. The article questioned whether accepting occasional electrical grid blackouts could make tackling climate change easier and more cost-effective. The debate arose in the context of a legal battle over a gas-fired power...
As the country has witnessed public sentiment toward law enforcement dwindle, the effects of ideological movements like “defund the police” and “ACAB” have yet again resulted in significant and tangible effects on the officers that work to keep the public safe. In this case, a...
Once again, it is that time of year for the United States Congress to amend, debate, and pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); a “must-pass” bill. Naturally, each year this bill is up for reinstatement, members of Congress come out of the woodwork to...
Each week, 2ndVote carefully examines various companies and evaluates their alignment with our values. Through our series, Company Contrast, we highlight companies that either exemplify or fall short of these values and provide alternatives for those looking to make informed choices. This week, we turn...
A conservative student, Daniel Schmidt, faced media attacks after exposing a course titled "The Problem of Whiteness" at the University of Chicago. Schmidt argued that the backlash he received demonstrated that the left does not expect conservatives to push back. He questioned the double standards,...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has announced that adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications without a doctor's prescription at a pharmacy. The rule, which applies to self-administered birth control like hormonal and oral contraceptives, will go into effect immediately. Individuals aged 18 or older...
The Biden administration has given the green light for the construction of a large offshore wind farm off the coast of southern New Jersey, despite concerns about the impact on marine mammals. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced its approval of the Ocean...
