The World and Everything In It 11.17.25 A religious-freedom violation, the impact of the shutdown, and the 1908 “missing link”
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Nov 17, 2025 David Bonson, a financial analyst and founder of The Bonson Group, dives into the economic impact of the recent government shutdown, arguing that while it brings individual hardships, macroeconomic trends remain stable. He also discusses the potential risks of AI-related investments, warning against overinvestment in infrastructure that may not yield profits. Bonson draws parallels between current AI trends and past economic bubbles, emphasizing the importance of learning from history to navigate today's market challenges.
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RLUPA's Strong Protection Vs. Smith
- RELUPA offers strict scrutiny protections for inmates' religious practices beyond Smith's neutral-law test.
- The statute's remedy language (
Inmate's Dreads Shorn Despite Court Paper
- Damon Lander had 20 years of dreadlocks sheared off while strapped down in a Louisiana prison.
- Guards threw away a court opinion he showed them and cut his hair despite his Rastafarian vow.
Why Damages Are The Central Fight
- The core dispute is whether RELUPA's