Welcome to Monday, November 14th, wind farms and solar panels...

Democrats will keep control of the Senate.

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto beat back a challenge by Republican Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general who was endorsed by former president Donald Trump, giving the Senate to Dems. The Dec. 6 runoff win in Georgia would give the party a 51-49 majority.

How do you feel about the (ongoing) results of the midterms?

Federal Judge Declares Biden's Debt Relief Program Illegal

On Nov. 10, a federal judge in Texas declared President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program to be illegal. This ruling has prompted the Department of Education (DOE) to stop accepting applications for debt relief.

The DOJ immediately appealed to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but the case will have to play out in full before the administration can offer any debt relief. 

How do you feel about Biden's new plan?

French Senate Passes Law Requiring Solar Panels in All Large Parking Lots

The French Senate approved new legislation this week, requiring all parking lots with spaces for over 80 vehicles to be covered by solar panels.

Starting in July 2023, new and existing parking lots with between 80 to 400 spaces will have five years to comply with the new law. Parking lots with over 400 spaces have only three years.

Should more countries do the same? 

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's National Seat Belt Day, a time to recognize the lives saved by the seat belt, which can prevent 50% of all automobile deaths. So please, remember to buckle up today. 

—Jamie Epstein

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