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Dec 04 2019
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NY Lawmakers Consider Bill to End Virginity Tests After Rapper T.I.'s Controversial Remarks About Daughter
(ALBANY, N.Y.) — New York could ban intrusive tests aimed at determining virginity in response to the controversial remarks made recently by the rapper T.I. that he has a gynecologist check his daughter’s hymen annually.
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said Tuesday the bill she submitted last month would prohibit medical professionals from performing or supervising such examinations,
Time MagazineNov 02 2020
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Biden Reminds Americans He Plans to Shred the Second Amendment
Amid the pandemic, violence, rioting, looting, and the “defund the police” movement, gun ownership in America has soared, with some estimates saying there are 5 million first-time gun owners so far this year. That could mean a new and “formidable” voting bloc has formed.
"From now on, we expect millions of new gun owners to pay closer attention to candidates, and reject those who would
TownhallJun 13 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Admin Rolls Back Anti-Discriminatory Policy for Transgender and Abortion Patients
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lifted a provision established under Obamacare that prohibited discrimination in health care against transgender people and women seeking abortions.
Coverage from right-rated outlets tended to focus on how the initial policy redefined the term "sex" to include "gender identity," and the potential complications the policy created for
CNN (Opinion) The Hill National Review (News)Mar 25 2021
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Unemployment claims sink to coronavirus pandemic low of 684,000
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell to the lowest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Labor Department.
Data released Thursday showed 684,000 Americans filed first-time jobless claims in the week ended March 20. Analysts surveyed by Refintiv were expecting 730,000 filings. The prior week’s reading was revised up by 11,
Fox News (Online News)Mar 26 2019
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The Reckoning Finally Arrives for the Trump Resistance
With Mueller’s investigation over, Democrats, the news media and the national security state have a lot to answer for.
“The investigation did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.” That single sentence, taken from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the
BloombergFeb 17 2022
Perspectives Blog
Presidential Odd Couples: Bill + George(s)
“This is the way our country ought to work.” Note: This piece was originally created by The Village Square and published on respectandrebellion.com
The Unlikely Friendship Between Presidents Bill Clinton and the George Bush(es)If you were to come up with two names most demonized in politics today, you’d be hard pressed to find any with more historic animosity than “Bush” or “
Respect + RebellionJun 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Biden Administration Plans to Significantly Reduce Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a proposal that would require tobacco companies to significantly reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes.
The goal of the initiative, which is part of the administration’s agenda of regulatory actions, is to ease the process of quitting smoking and preventing future generations from getting hooked on cigarettes. The restriction will likely take
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Post (News) New York Times (News)Feb 26 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Amazon Removes Book About Transgender Issues
Amazon is under scrutiny for removing a book about transgender issues from its platforms. The book, "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment," was published in 2018 and has at times spurred controversy for purportedly pushing transphobia. According to coverage from all sides of the spectrum, Amazon has declined multiple media requests to explain the removal as of Friday
The Independent Wall Street Journal (News) National Review (News)Nov 27 2015
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Black Friday Crowds Thin After U.S. Stores Open On Thanksgiving
Crowds were thin at U.S. stores and shopping malls in the early hours of Friday, initial spot checks showed, as shoppers responded to early Black Friday discounts with a mix of enthusiasm and caution.
HuffPostMar 20 2019
News
Expanding the Court
“Trump has appointed conservative Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch to the court since taking office in 2017, cementing its 5-4 conservative majority. Supreme Court justices are appointed for lifetime terms, and both his appointees potentially could serve for decades. In response to Trump’s appointments, a handful of liberal activists have argued that if Democrats win the White House
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