The CDC federal eviction ban expired at the end of August and this is a great guide on what to do if you or someone you know is facing eviction:
What to Do When You’re Facing Eviction [Mackenzie of Life@23k posted on Poorer than You] – “Before you do anything, look up your state’s tenant/landlord laws regarding evictions. Please know this is a process. Your landlord or property manager has to file with the courts to get an eviction order. Under normal circumstances, this can take weeks. With the backlog that already exists on top of what’s about to be filed, it may take longer. Each state is different so check your state’s official website for more info.”
Many Believe It’s Time To Do Away With Lawmakers Making Stock Trades [NPR] – “A law policing insider trading on Capitol Hill passed nearly 10 years ago. But a trend has emerged from lawmakers from both parties — they are ignoring disclosure rules created to show transparency.”
The NSA and CIA Use Ad Blockers Because Online Advertising Is So Dangerous [Vice] “Lots of people who use ad blockers say they do it to block malicious ads that can sometimes hack their devices or harvest sensitive information on them. It turns out, the NSA, CIA, and other agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) are also blocking ads potentially for the same sorts of reasons.”