It’s been nearly five decades since the question “Who Are You?” was posited by the eponymous British rock band The Who. Fifty years later, the question takes on even more urgency in the context of cyber when it comes to determining exactly who someone is. In the week ahead, the topic of who and identity … Read more
This map shows the current status of state legislation regarding public access to police body-worn cameras (“bodycams” or “BWCs”) around the United States under public records laws. See more notes below. State legislation and case law The color of the state indicates the status of legislation regarding access to BWC videos. By clicking the state … Read more
The US has long expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. Most recently, President Trump indicated a desire to ‘get’ the island by whatever means necessary. While the motivations remain somewhat unclear, there is – despite political rhetoric – no doubt as to Danish sovereignty over the island. Refusals to rule out the use of force could … Read more
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is now accepting applications for the next round of Canoe Access Development Fund Grants (CADF) to support projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to Western Pennsylvania’s waterways. The deadline to apply is April 25. The Conservancy’s CADF provides technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 for the construction and enhancement of … Read more
Despite the efforts of the National Union of Healthcare Workers to mislead the public, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has not identified new deficiencies in our mental health care, nor have the deficiencies identified in the 2022 nonroutine survey report gone unaddressed. In 2022, there were 2 actions initiated by the DMHC regarding … Read more