Published by AFPA young man holds an American flag in January 2021 outside the State Capitol in Texas, which just signed strict measures into law that … [Read more...] about ‘By the people, for the people’… but who really runs America?
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Statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee removed in Virginia capital
Published by Reuters By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) -A statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee was removed from its base in Richmond, … [Read more...] about Statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee removed in Virginia capital
U.S. Justice Dept. says will protect Texas abortion clinics that come under attack
Published by Reuters By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it would not tolerate attacks against … [Read more...] about U.S. Justice Dept. says will protect Texas abortion clinics that come under attack
Police surround man with possible explosives near U.S. Capitol
Published by ReutersBy Julio-Cesar Chavez and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Law enforcement officials surrounded a man with possible explosives … [Read more...] about Police surround man with possible explosives near U.S. Capitol
Cook at Applebee’s Complaint When Told to Ignore A Toxic Mix of Workplace Slurs and Confederate Paraphernalia Spurs Federal Lawsuit
Applebee's Sued By EEOC for Sexual Orientation Discrimination Based on a complaint by a gay Black line cook at an Applebee's franchise in Plant … [Read more...] about Cook at Applebee’s Complaint When Told to Ignore A Toxic Mix of Workplace Slurs and Confederate Paraphernalia Spurs Federal Lawsuit
Supreme Court Term Limits: Good Solution to Distortions of Lifetime Appointments, But Hard to See A Constitutional Amendment
Pressure on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to step down will likely grow now that the court’s session has ended. Breyer, 82, joined the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Term Limits: Good Solution to Distortions of Lifetime Appointments, But Hard to See A Constitutional Amendment
Supreme Court LGBTQ: This Season’s Final Report: Minor Victories, Could-Have-Been-Worse Losses, Trepidation About Future
Trends The U.S. Supreme Court session that just ended amounted to mostly a “tread water” experience for LGBT people—with several little victories … [Read more...] about Supreme Court LGBTQ: This Season’s Final Report: Minor Victories, Could-Have-Been-Worse Losses, Trepidation About Future
Court Won’t Hear First Trans Toilet Case in Small Win. Alito, Thomas Can Flush It Easily With A Few Cases That Look Like Cleaner Wins.
Trans Toilet Case: In a limited but important victory for transgender access, the U.S. Supreme Court announced June 28 that it would not review a … [Read more...] about Court Won’t Hear First Trans Toilet Case in Small Win. Alito, Thomas Can Flush It Easily With A Few Cases That Look Like Cleaner Wins.
President Biden Names Jessica Stern U.S. LGBTQI+ Special Envoy, Signs Pulse National Memorial into Law
President Joe Biden named OutRight Action International executive director Jessica Stern as America's LGBTQI+ Special Envoy as Pride month nears its … [Read more...] about President Biden Names Jessica Stern U.S. LGBTQI+ Special Envoy, Signs Pulse National Memorial into Law
All 9 Justices Said Tax-Funded Catholic Social Services Can Refuse LGBTQ Foster Couples? How Bad Is it? Kind of, But Complicated
Catholic Social Services. Lisa Keen unpacks it for us with commentary from friends and others. It seems they looked hard for a way to rule without … [Read more...] about All 9 Justices Said Tax-Funded Catholic Social Services Can Refuse LGBTQ Foster Couples? How Bad Is it? Kind of, But Complicated