All taxes are not created equal. Some, such as the income tax, discourage productivity; others, such as the property tax, depress investment; and still others, such as the sales tax, target consumption.
Protecting Trafficking Victims from Prosecution: Redefining Duress
Human trafficking survivors in the State of Texas deserve justice. Existing legal protections for victims is inadequate. Amending the existing definition of duress in Texas statute will enable victims to escape unjust prosecution, better steward state resources, and hold true perpetrators accountable.” Key points: Many victims of human trafficking are prosecuted for crimes occurred while...