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Congress Urged To Act As States Start Allowing Outside Cash For Student Athletes
College sports are about to change dramatically and Congress needs to act quickly in order to ensure fairness. That was the message Wednesday on Capitol Hill, at a lengthy senate hearing about new state laws that’ll allow college athletes to make money off the use of their name, image and likeness.
A Record Number Of Americans, Including Republicans, Now Support Same-Sex Marriage
The percentage — the highest since the organization began recording the trend in 1996 — marks a 10% increase since 2015, the same year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled all states must recognize same-sex marriages.
In Idaho, The Next Political Fight Is Not Blue Versus Red, But What Shade Of Red The State Will Be
Mainstream Idaho Republicans, who have dominated the state for three decades and would be considered far right in many states, have themselves become targets, including protests at lawmakers’ homes. They fear disinformation and intimidation is driving the changes in the rural Western state.
President Biden Ends Infrastructure Talks With Senate GOP Group, Saying Its Plan Fell Short
President Biden put the kibosh on negotiations after informing Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia that “the latest offer from her group did not, in his view, meet the essential needs of our country to restore our roads and bridges, prepare us for our clean energy future, and create jobs,” according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
‘Bring Your Guns’: Probe Uncovers More Alarming Intelligence Before The Capitol Riot
A bipartisan probe led by two Senate committees has found that U.S. Capitol Police and other authorities were in possession of more alarming intelligence clues ahead of the Jan. 6 attack on the complex than previously documented.
Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge To The Rule That Only Men Register For The Draft
In an accompanying statement, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer and Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged that when the draft was originally enacted, women were not eligible for combat roles, a situation that has dramatically changed in modern times.
California Assault Weapons Ban ‘Disrespects’ Freedom, Federal Judge Writes
For more than three decades, California has banned certain types of semiautomatic rifles including the AR-15 under an “assault weapons” ban. On Friday, a federal judge threw out the ban, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow But No Apology For Deaths At British Columbia Indigenous School
Pope Francis expressed sorrow Sunday for the gruesome discovery of a mass grave in Canada containing the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children. The remains were found at a boarding school for Indigenous Canadians, operated by Catholic clergy.
Facebook Suspends Donald Trump For At 2 Years Following Oversight Board’s Ruling
BY SHANNON BOND Facebook has extended former President Donald Trump’s suspension for two years and says it will only reinstate him “if the risk to public safety has receded.” The
Corporate Landlord Evicts Black Renters At Far Higher Rates Than Whites, Report Finds
Getting evicted can send people into a downward financial spiral. During the pandemic, there has been the added danger of catching or spreading the coronavirus.
Experts Call It A ‘Clown Show’ But Arizona ‘Audit’ Is A Blueprint For Future Disinformation Campaigns
At a basic level, it’s a victory for those looking to sow doubt in the 2020 election results just to have them still being litigated six months after Election Day. To be clear, Maricopa County’s election results have already been audited multiple times by companies with experience in the field, with no problems being uncovered.
Amazon Will Stop Testing Job Seekers For Marijuana And Now Backs Legalizing Weed
Amazon will no longer test most job applicants for marijuana use in the latest sign of America’s changing relationship with pot. Amazon, the second-largest private employer in the U.S., also says it now backs legalizing marijuana nationwide.
