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Dec 22 2023
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Supreme Court refuses a fast-track ruling on Trump's claim he is immune from criminal charges
In a setback for Special Counsel Jack Smith, the Supreme Court on Friday turned down his request for a fast-track ruling on whether former President Trump may be prosecuted for having allegedly conspired to block then-President-elect Biden from being certified as the winner of the 2020 election. Without comment or dissent, the justice denied Smith’s request. The D.C. Circuit Court said it
Los Angeles TimesNov 15 2023
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New Utah Pride Center leadership promises transparency, accountability
SALT LAKE CITY — A relaunch with new leadership is taking place at the Utah Pride Center in Salt Lake City, with staff promising to continue serving Utah's LGBTQ+ community. The center shut down suddenly over the summer, laying off staff and admitting to "inexcusable management," but at the time detailed a path to return. “Over the last 10 years, it's been a a bit of a shaky ride with the
FOX 13 Salt Lake CityDec 22 2023
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'Time that we right these wrongs': Biden pardons thousands for marijuana use and possession
In 2020, Joe Biden campaigned on pardons or commutations for non-violent drug offenders — and in 2022, he pardoned thousands of federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana. More news came on Friday morning, December 22, when the president announced that he was "commuting the sentences of 11 people who are serving disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug offenses." Biden
AlterNetDec 22 2023
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Biden pardons more convicted drug criminals that goes well beyond pandering to potheads
Just in time for Christmas, President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he is “issuing a Proclamation that will pardon additional offenses of simple possession and use of marijuana under federal and D.C. law.” But the Big Guy isn’t stopping there. He also commuted “the sentences of 11 people who are serving disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug offenses.” Lest you think the
Bizpac ReviewDec 22 2023
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Bill Belichick confirms officials underinflated kicking balls in Patriots-Chiefs game
FOXBORO — There were underinflated footballs in Gillette Stadium on Sunday, and the Patriots were 100% not to blame. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that kicking balls were 2-to-2.5 PSI underinflated in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. MassLive first reported on the issue earlier this week. Patriots kicker Chad Ryland and Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker both missed
Hartford CourantDec 20 2023
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Bay Area could see more rain next week
MONTEREY – Another round of rain could be in store next week for the Bay Area, forecasters said Wednesday night. Wet — and possibly windy weather — is expected to return to the region as early as Dec. 26, according to a briefing issued by the National Weather Service forecast office in Monterey. Forecasters noted that it was too early for specifics on timing and amounts, but precipitation is
East Bay TimesNov 15 2023
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Salon owner faces discrimination charge over stance on potential customers with ambiguous gender identity
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A hair salon that once told potential LGBTQ+ customers they were unwelcome if they didn’t identify as male or female and should see a dog groomer now faces action from the state of Michigan. The state’s Department of Civil Rights said Wednesday it has filed a discrimination charge on Wednesday against Traverse City’s Studio 8 Hair Lab, contending the business violated
Cleveland Plain DealerApr 23 2016
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Donald Trump’s More Accepting Views on Gay Issues Set Him Apart in G.O.P.
Elton John and his longtime boyfriend, David Furnish, entered a civil partnership on Dec. 21, 2005, in England under a law the country had just enacted granting recognition to same-sex couples. The congratulations poured in as the two men appeared at a joyous ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, amid a crush of paparazzi. Donald J. Trump, who had known the couple for years, took to his blog to
New York Times (News)Jan 08 2019
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Supreme Court issues ‘crushing blow’ to Exxon in major climate case, legal experts say
"The significance of the Massachusetts AG's investigation has been grossly underestimated."
ThinkProgressDec 21 2023
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Omaha Starbucks seek to become unionized like north Lincoln location
Workers at two stores in Omaha have sent letters to the company stating their intent to form a union, according to Starbucks Workers United, which shared the letters on its social media accounts earlier this month. The letters, from workers at stores at 72nd and Dodge streets and 125th Street and West Center Road, cite issues with staffing, scheduling and training in their push for
Lincoln Journal Star