HISTORICAL FACTS: State law - The Untold Story

AI in political ads is getting weird

Thanks to a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads do not disclose the use of AI at all

Salon · Oct 6

A Response to Michael Buschbacher on Suncor Energy v. Boulder County

In which I reject the suggestion that my arguments do not support the respondent's position before the Supreme Court

Reason · Oct 5

We’ve tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI-generated political ads this year – it’s weird

The 2026 U.S. midterm campaigns are the first in which AI-generated political ads are regularly appearing on people’s televisions and social media feeds.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Unmarried and Splitting the House: The Deed Wording That Decides Who Keeps the Equity

An unmarried couple can share a mortgage, a house, and years of payments without automatically owning the property in equal shares. The wording on the deed can determine each person’s ownership interest, which can become very consequential when the relationship ends.

Clever Dude · Sep 29

Texas Lets Adult Trans Prisoners Keep Hormones While Under-18s Are Weaned Off, TDCJ Policy Says

A July 2026 Texas prison policy document says adults with documented gender dysphoria treatment may continue hormones, while state law requires some minors on prescriptions to taper treatment.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Yes, an HOA Can Lien Your Paid-Off House — And in Some States Foreclose Over a $300 Fee

Paying off the mortgage does not necessarily make a house free from every claim against it. If the property belongs to a homeowners association, unpaid assessments can create a lien even after the bank has disappeared from the picture.

Clever Dude · Sep 26

Marrying Someone With Debt in 2026: When Their Balance Becomes Legally Yours — And What It Does to Your Joint Mortgage Rate

Getting married does not automatically make one spouse legally responsible for every credit card, student loan, or personal loan the other spouse brought into the relationship. But once the couple applies for a mortgage together, those old balances can suddenly become part of the lender’s calculation.

Clever Dude · Sep 26

7 Money Red Flags That Leave You Legally Liable for a Partner’s Debt Once You Merge Accounts

Merging finances can make everyday money management easier, but it can also change who carries legal responsibility for a debt. Adding a partner to a credit account, signing a loan together, or combining bank accounts can create obligations that did not exist before.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 24

Can an HOA Fine You for Letting Your Lawn Go Dormant?

Your grass turns brown during a scorching, rainless summer, so you do what seems reasonable: stop pouring hundreds of gallons of water onto it and let the lawn go dormant. Then an HOA violation notice appears in the mailbox demanding that you restore the green lawn—or face a fine. It…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 20

Putting an Adult Child in Charge of Your Money: The Power-of-Attorney Traps Families Find Too Late

Naming your son or daughter to handle your finances if you become sick can seem like one of the simplest decisions in retirement planning. You...

Saving Advice · Sep 11