Last week's question: A new law in France gives workers the "right to disconnect" from work email when they are out of office, so that they can better maintain their work-life balance. If a similar bill were introduced in the U.S., what catchy name could lawmakers give the legislation?
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THE WINNER: "The Civil Nights Act"
Serena Meyer, New York City
SECOND PLACE: "The E-mancipation Proclamation"
Joe Whitham, Goleta, Calif.
THIRD PLACE: "The Freedom from Information Act"
Suzanne Brooks, Quechee, Vt.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
"Right to Shirk Law"
Jay Ripps, Mill Valley, Calif.
"The Right to Remain Silent"
Charlotte Corry, Brimfield, Mass.
"The Home Alone Bill"
Chuck Hall, Fresno, Calif.
"The French Disconnection"
Norm Carrier, Flat Rock, N.C.
"The Libert-e Bill"
Wendy Krauss, Leesburg, Fla.
"The Bill of Nights"
Sarah V. Lewis, Lowell, Mass.
"America Offline"
Ken Kellam III, Dallas
"The Ignorable Care Act"
Yoav Guttman, New York City
"Social Notworking"
Doug Okamoto, San Leandro, Calif.
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