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Nov 18 2021
News
Psaki charges sexism and racism are part of what's driving criticism of Kamala Harris
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she feels that sexism and racism have contributed to the intensity of criticism faced by Vice President Kamala Harris.
"I do think that it has been easier and harsher from some in the right wing who have gone after her because she is the first woman, the first woman of color. I’m not suggesting anyone will acknowledge that publicly," Psaki said
Fox News DigitalAug 17 2021
News
The Taliban Just Gave Its First Press Conference After Taking Afghanistan
The Taliban just gave its first press conference since the insurgent group took over Afghanistan.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the long-elusive Taliban spokesman, appeared in front of cameras for the first time to promise security and peace during the Taliban takeover. “After 20 years of struggle we have emancipated [Afghanistan] and expelled foreigners. This is a proud moment for the whole
ViceMay 20 2022
Analysis
Clarence Thomas calls out John Roberts as Supreme Court edges closer to overturning Roe v. Wade
There was a little-seen warm moment between Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas last November 1, just before the Supreme Court heard arguments on Texas' abortion ban.
Roberts announced that 30 years ago on that exact date, a ceremonial investiture for Thomas had been held. Thomas, sitting to Roberts' right, beamed and slung his arm over the chief's shoulder.
CNN DigitalNov 08 2021
News
Senate GOP worries Trump could derail bid for majority
GOP senators are worried that former President Trump could thwart their hopes of winning back the Senate majority next year with his support for controversial primary candidates who they fear could turn away female voters.
The latest bombshell to rock the 2022 Senate election landscape came this week when the estranged wife of Pennsylvania Senate candidate Sean Parnell testified in
The HillNov 08 2021
News
Eric Adams says he wants to end NYC’s school mask mandate, calls himself ‘conservative’ on crime
Mayor-elect Eric Adams took to the airwaves Sunday and declared he wants to nix mask mandates in the classroom and called himself “conservative” on public safety.
Adams fears masks are stopping students from making friends and said he wants to end the school mask mandate when he takes office come Jan. 1.
“If we can find a safe way to do it, I look forward to getting rid of the
New York Post (News)May 21 2021
Opinion
The Year of School Choice
The pandemic made it clear that we can do better for our children.
The pandemic made plain that if you let adults be the priority in how you run your schools, students will always come second, at best.
Despite every effort to reopen schools and evidence that it was safe to do so, many school unions and school bureaucracies fought parents tooth and nail.
Students
National Review (News)Apr 13 2020
Background
Obesity in the United States
Obesity in the United States is a major health issue resulting in numerous diseases, specifically increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs.
The CDC defines an adult (a person aged 20 years or greater) with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater as obese and an
WikipediaFeb 14 2022
News
Uber To Accept BTC To Pay For Rides In The Future, Says CEO
Uber will accept cryptocurrencies as payments for cab rides "at some point" in the future, its CEO said.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during a Bloomberg Television interview Friday that consumers will ultimately be able to pay for rides using Bitcoin — however, the business is waiting for several changes before giving this initiative a green light.
The executive identified a few
International Business TimesJul 29 2021
Analysis
Did University of Fla. Lab Find ‘Dangerous Pathogens’ on Kids’ Masks?
In June 2021, a research facility at the University of Florida tested six masks worn by children during their school day and found that at least 11 disease-causing pathogens were present on the mask material.
Following publication of the results by Florida newspaper Alachua Chronicle, a COVID-19 conspiracy theory Facebook group called PANDA promoted the findings as evidence in a June
SnopesMay 04 2022
News
J.D. Vance, Trump's Pick In Ohio, Wins GOP Senate Primary
J.D. Vance, the author and first-time candidate who nabbed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, won Ohio’s GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, settling a tumultuous race for the Republican nomination.
Vance’s campaign had stagnated until last month, when Trump made his pick in Ohio’s crowded contest. The move bumped the “Hillbilly Elegy” author out ahead of his opponents, including
HuffPost