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Dec 25 2016
News
Watch President Obama and Michelle Obama’s Last Christmas Address From the White House
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama delivered their final Christmastime weekly address on Saturday, wishing families across the U.S. a joyous holiday.
Time MagazineJun 22 2023
Headline Roundup
California Bill Would Add Gender Considerations to Custody Cases
A bill currently working through the California legislature would include “parent’s affirmation of the child’s gender identity” as part of the “health, safety, and welfare of the child” standards in custody disputes.
Details: The bill, AB-957, would change the California Family Code methodology for settling parental custody disputes and making a “determination of the best interests of
Fox News Digital NewsNation CBS News (Online)Oct 15 2019
Opinion
Is San Francisco the future of America?
It’s one thing to read about the decline of San Francisco. It’s another to see it for yourself.
I could hardly recognize this once-captivating city of breathtaking views, delectable food and cool jazz. Today it’s occupied by an army of homeless men and women who have turned Baghdad-by-the-bay into Bombay-by-the-bay with some of the dirtiest slums in America.
I first visited San
Washington TimesAug 02 2019
Conversation Guide
Opioid Addiction Conversation Guide
The opioid epidemic is in the news and in our communities. Addiction to opioids seems different from others and has destroyed many lives and families. At the same time, opioids are also an important tool for alleviating human suffering and promoting healing. Our ability to address addiction is often not as successful as we would like. Is addiction a compulsion and/or a choice? As a society we
Living Room ConversationsJan 26 2018
News
Trump Immigration Plan Demands Tough Concessions From Democrats
President Trump proposed legislation on Thursday that would provide a path to citizenship for as many as 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants in exchange for an end to decades of family-based migration policies, a costly border wall and a vast crackdown on other immigrants living in the country illegally.
New York Times (News)Mar 16 2019
News
Trump issues first veto of his presidency over emergency declaration for border wall
President Trump issued the first veto of his presidency Friday to secure federal money for a border wall that he promised as a candidate and considers a crucial priority for his reelection, capping a week of confrontation with both political parties.
“Today I am vetoing this resolution. Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution, and I have the duty to veto it,” Trump said during
Washington PostApr 23 2020
News
Trump's immigration suspension: What's the goal?
What’s happening: President Trump on Monday announced via Twitter that he would be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration to the United States in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He later provided details of the order, which is much more limited than his initial announcement suggested.
Under the order, the U.S. will stop issuing permanent residency visas —
Yahoo! The 360Jun 03 2020
News
Pope Francis Prays For George Floyd, Decries 'The Sin Of Racism'
Catholics cannot tolerate racism and also "claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," Pope Francis says, commenting on the upheaval that has followed the death of George Floyd in police custody.
The pope is urging the U.S. to reach a national reconciliation, after days of protests and violence.
"My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion
NPR (Online News)Sep 10 2020
Opinion
Intolerance is the real threat to our democracy. Here's how we can fight it together.
As I debate almost daily with my friends on Facebook, I am struck anew at how we witness the same events and come away with opposite stories about what is happening.
I can’t help but wonder how deep we need to dig to get to common ground.
Daily, I post "Pivot to… " and then name a new topic, followed by a question for reflection. Sometimes people respond with comments. Mostly
USA TODAYJun 18 2019
News
Trump: Shanahan out at Pentagon, Esper now acting secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan is withdrawing his nomination to lead the Pentagon.
The abrupt announcement came in a tweet from the president, who said Shanahan had done “a wonderful job” but would step aside to “devote more time to his family.”
The president added that the Secretary of the Army, Mark
Associated Press