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BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number
By Listen to informative discussion and analysis of current US legislation making the news, by Sarah Biffle and the folk at BillTrack50.
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How many episodes does BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number have?
The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number episodes:
September 23, 2024Felons in High Places Sarah and Stephen discuss the DISGRACED Act, which seeks to remove Secret Service protection from imprisoned felons. Given recent attempts on the life of former President Trump, what would be the effect of such a law and what are its chances of passing?
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more September 16, 2024Shushed No More Sarah and Stephen discuss the rapid increase in state legislation aimed at removing certain books from school and public libraries. Is it justifiable action to protect children from obscene publications, or just censorship aimed at marginalized communities?
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Let us know in comments what bills or topics you’d like us to discuss next!
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more September 09, 2024How do you protect kids who are making money online? Sarah dives into the world of youngsters who have monetised their popularity online through such things as collaborating with brands and creating sponsored content - kidfluencers. She explores legislation which seeks to keep them safe and make sure they aren’t exploited.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more September 03, 2024Title IX and Gender Identity Sarah and Stephen discuss H.J.Res 165, a joint resolution seeking to disapprove of and disapply a rule for schools which redefined the term “sex-based discrimination” to include sexual harassment, parental status, or gender identity. We look at the history of Title IX regulations and this particular battle in the culture wars.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more August 26, 2024Congress is Acting to Protect Kids Online - But Will it Work? Sarah and Stephen discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (KOPPA 2.0). Taken together, the bills offer sweeping solutions to bullying, predatory behavior, inappropriate content and privacy concerns on the internet and in social media. We look at what the bills want to do and whether it will actually help.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more August 19, 2024Project 2025: Can The Federal Communications Commission Reign In Big Tech? In the latest of our continuing series looking at Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Sarah and Stephen look at plans to reform FCC regulations governing how social media platforms operate.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more August 05, 2024Does American Voter Eligibility Need to be Safeguarded? Sarah and Stephen discuss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require all citizens to prove their nationality to be able to register to vote in federal elections. It is a vital safeguard to ensure the integrity of American democracy, or an attack on voting rights?
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more July 29, 2024Should Non-citizens Be Able to Vote in Local Elections? Sarah and Stephen discuss HR 192, a federal bill that prohibits non-citizens from voting in local elections in D.C. Is it needed to protect the integrity of American elections or is it a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more July 22, 2024Project 2025: Passing a Federal Parental Bill of Rights In the second of our continuing series looking at Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Sarah and Stephen look at the proposal to give parents the right to influence decision making about their children’s education.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more July 15, 2024Project 2025: The Expansion of Education Savings Accounts In the first of a new series, Sarah and Stephen discuss Project 2025, the conservative playbook for a second Trump presidential term, and examine one education policy in more detail: the proposal to expand the provision of Education Savings Accounts which give parents choice over how at least some of the public money allocated to their children’s education.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com...more
FAQs about BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number:
How many episodes does BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number have?
The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.