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Biden Title IX rules set to protect trans students, survivors of abuse: The Biden administration finalized sweeping Title IX rules barring discrimination against ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/19/titleix-biden-transgender-sexual-assault/
Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ+ students: The Biden administration's transgender sports rule still hangs in the balance.
axios.com/2024/04/19/biden-lgbtq-title-ix-changes-rules-protection-trans
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Kansas governor vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care to minors: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) vetoed a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4591572-kansas-governor-vetoes-bill-banning-gender-affirming-care-to-minors/
Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.
- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
- The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.
Abortion in the USA: Court in Arizona upholds abortion ban from 1864: Abortion shouldn't even be legal after rape: The Supreme Court of Arizona has cleared the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/arizona-gericht-bestaetigt-abtreibungsverbot-von-1864-a-2421be57-0638-4ad2-8316-57463140b383
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump’s increasing court outbursts come with increasing risks — for all: Donald Trump’s interjections have featured in every one of his major legal cases ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/trump-courtroom-outbursts/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment: Letitia James contended the bond company may not have enough resources to pay.
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Quick Glance: New York Attorney-General Calls for Invalidation of Donald Trump's $175mn Bond
- Letitia James' office argues that Donald Trump's bond is not backed by sufficient collateral or supported by an appropriately licensed firm.
- The attorney-general's office suggests that the $175mn bond, underwritten by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, should be deemed ineffective, and Trump should be given another week to secure an alternative backer.
- The attorney-general's office contends that the bond is invalid as it is supported by a company that does not possess the required qualification certificate for a valid surety in New York and that insufficient information regarding the collateral was provided.
- Trump's lawyers claimed securing a bond for the full judgment amount was 'impossible', leading the court to reduce it to $175mn. Knight underwrote the bond, yet lacks the necessary certification for a valid surety in New York.
N.Y. appeals judge denies Trump’s second trial delay bid in two days : Trump’s lawyers filed an appeal that named New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/trump-new-york-gag-order-merchan/
Biden expands Title IX protections for pregnancy, trans people, and sexual assault victims
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
Justice Clarence Thomas misses Supreme Court arguments: Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not present for oral arguments on Monday ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/justice-clarence-thomas-misses-supreme-court-arguments-rcna147826
The Trump Trials: Day One is in the books. Here’s some key takeaways.: Updates and highlights from the first day of jury selection in Donald Trump’s New York ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/15/trump-trials-tracker-latest-news/
Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/abortion-democrats-freedom-messaging/
Biden campaign seeks to mobilize LGBTQ voters with new initiative: President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday launched Out for Biden-Harris ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4584825-biden-campaign-seeks-to-mobilize-lgbtq-voters-with-new-initiative/
Schatz, Takano offer resolution supporting LGBTQ students : Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) unveiled a resolution Friday demanding ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4590600-schatz-takano-offer-resolution-supporting-lgbtq-students/
After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ rights
cnn.com/2024/04/12/us/2024-day-of-no-silence-protest-reaj/
Plans in the Senate: US state of Tennessee wants to introduce death penalty for child abuse
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Trump appeals N.Y. judge’s gag order, venue ruling in hush money case : Trump appeals N.Y. judge’s gag order, venue ruling in hush money case
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-new-york-gag-order/
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Trump Is Already Losing in Court—and the Judge Isn’t Playing: Trump’s first day in court was marked by failed requests, little patience, quick naps ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-is-already-losing-in-courtand-the-judge-isnt-playing
Trump posts $175M bond to keep N.Y. authorities from seizing property : Former president Donald Trump’s posting of the bond was needed to keep New York Attorney ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/01/trump-new-york-bond-175-million/
Quick Glance: Trump's $175M Bond and Property Seizure Case Overview
- Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping his most prized properties from being seized - at least temporarily.
- Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump, his company, and top executives liable for fraud, ordering them to pay a penalty of $464 million plus interest, with Trump alone owing $454 million.
- Despite the temporary halt, Trump still owes the state $454 million from the judgment, which increases daily, potentially leading him back into financial jeopardy.
- An appeal could result in a significant financial setback for Trump, challenging the monumental fine and other penalties imposed in the case.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers: The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it easier for people to sue employers for discrimination ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/supreme-court-makes-it-easier-to-sue-employers-for-job-transfers/
Judge in Trump hush money case quashes last-minute defense subpoena: Trump's lawyers had subpoenaed NBC for materials related to a documentary.
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-trump-hush-money-case-quashes-minute-defense/story
Ugandan judges uphold a draconian anti-gay law: The decision will send ripples across Africa
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/04/ugandan-judges-uphold-a-draconian-anti-gay-law
Mona: Court rules women’s-only exhibit must allow male visitors: The Australian exhibit denied men entry in a bid to highlight misogyny. A man sued for access ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68770187
Nebraska’s proposed transgender athlete bill is constitutional, state AG says: A Nebraska bill seeking to bar transgender athletes from competing on school ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4572456-nebraska-transgender-athlete-banl-state-ag/
Combatting cannibalism and jailing librarians: Idaho Democrats see opportunity in extreme GOP agenda
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/idaho-democrats-comeback-00152346
USWNTPA says it supports LGBTQ rights after Korbin Albert's TikTok posts: The U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement Tuesday in ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/uswntpa-supports-lgbtq-rights-korbin-alberts-tiktok-posts-rcna147262
Welcome to Casa Venus, a LGBT-Led Hotel That’s Radically Redefining Hospitality: The hotel, the first in San Cristóbal de Las Casas to be staffed by a mostly ...
globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/welcome-casa-venus-lgbt-led-hotel-thats-radically-redefining-hospitality/
Donald Trump Bond Rejected Due to Low Fee, Insurer Suggests: The businessman behind the company who posted Trump's $175 million civil fraud bond said that his ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-bond-rejected-due-low-fee-insurer-suggests-1887549
Quick Glance: New York Demands Further Details on Trump's $175 Million Appeal Bond in Civil Fraud Case
- Following former President Donald Trump's posting of a $175 million bond, state attorneys are requesting more information about the bond's legitimacy.
- State Attorney General Letitia James' office has given Trump's lawyers or the bond underwriter a 10-day period to justify the bond, potentially requiring more disclosure about the collateral provided by Trump.
- A hearing has been scheduled for April 22 after an appeals court significantly reduced the bond amount needed, leading to calls from Trump's lawyer for a baseless public quarrel.
- The underwriter, Knight Specialty Insurance Co., has been contacted for comment, but there has been no response so far.
Second criminal trial unlikely following Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling, but experts say appeal could happen
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/bruce-lehrmann-second-criminal-trial-unlikely-expert-says/103706654
Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'
- Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.
- Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.
- He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.
- Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.
LGBTQ Americans twice as likely to experience discrimination in health care: Poll
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4570571-lgbtq-americans-twice-likely-experience-discrimination-health-care-poll/
A man’s world? Art exhibit about misogyny was only open to women — until a man complained
cnn.com/2024/04/10/style/mona-gallery-australia-women-only-exhibit-hnk-intl/
Trump Launches Another Attack on Judge’s Daughter, This Time with Photos: The former president accused Judge Juan Merchan's daughter of presenting a ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-another-attack-judge-merchan-daughter-1234997020/
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial
- Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan rejected Donald Trump's request to postpone his hush-money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims in another case.
- Trump's lawyers sought to adjourn the New York trial indefinitely until his immunity claim in the Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
- The primary allegation in the hush-money case is that Trump falsified his company's internal records to conceal payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen.
- Trump and his lawyers have been pushing for more delays, raising concerns about the judge's impartiality and attempting to make the case about the 2016 election, while prosecutors argue against postponing the trial.
Content creators ask Meta to reverse politics limits on Instagram, Threads: Meta announced in February that it no longer would recommend content about politics ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/10/politics-instagram-threads-limits/
Kathy Kozachenko, 1st openly gay elected official in U.S., on 50 years of LGBTQ rights
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/kathy-kozachenko-lgbtq-gay-politics-election-50-michigan-ann-arbor-rcna144694
EU candidate Georgia wants to outlaw LGBTQ+ 'propaganda': Georgia's ruling party has proposed constitutional changes to restrict LGBTQ+ rights — yet another ...
dw.com/en/eu-candidate-georgia-wants-to-outlaw-lgbtq-propaganda/a-68700801
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attorney asks court to dismiss sexual assault case: Adams has denied the allegations against him.
abcnews.go.com/US/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-attorney-asks-court-dismiss/story
Wells Fargo Bond Saleswoman Claims Pay Bias in ‘Boys Club’ Team: A Wells Fargo & Co. bond saleswoman sued the bank for sex discrimination ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/wells-fargo-bond-saleswoman-claims-pay-bias-in-boys-club-team
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How to submit comments on Biden's new student-loan forgiveness plan: The draft text for Biden's new student-debt cancellation plan is out, and anyone in the ...
businessinsider.com/student-loan-forgiveness-plan-how-to-submit-public-comment-relief-2024-4
Julian Assange: What the US “assurances” for extradition are all about: The USA is to give the UK diplomatic “assurances” regarding Julian Assange's possible ...
freitag.de/autoren/der-freitag/julian-assange-what-the-us-assurances-for-extradition-are-all-about
PIP claimants could be owed up to £12,000 from DWP - see if you are due money: Here is a round-up of all the details you need to know about the backdated PIP ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/pip-benefit-claimants-could-owed-29011747
Kelly Clarkson Gets Emotional Recalling Pregnancy Hospitalizations Amid Arizona Abortion Ban
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kelly-clarkson-pregnancy-hospitalization-arizona-abortion-ban-1235875235/
There was no conspiracy, so why pursue Higgins over her payout?: The court decision has made essential findings about what took place, but it is already being ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/there-was-no-conspiracy-so-why-pursue-higgins-over-her-payout-20240418-p5fkrf.html
Omaha nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID, Nebraska Supreme Court rules
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/omaha-nurse-can-pursue-workers-comp-case-over-covid-nebraska-supreme-court-rules/article_d8593836-22e2-5297-864f-835d8e7caf5f.html
New Title IX rules add protections against harassment, assault and LGBTQ+ discrimination
pbs.org/newshour/show/new-title-ix-rules-add-protections-against-harassment-assault-and-lgbtq-discrimination
Could Te Kuha coal mine be a candidate for ‘goodbye Freddy’?: Expert evidence gathered over years shows what might be lost if a proposed West Coast coal mine ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/could-te-kuha-coal-mine-be-a-candidate-for-goodbye-freddy/
Care workers the invisible modern slaves of the state: Opinion: They don’t fit the profile of exploited cult workers, immigrants or refugees but caregivers are ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/18/care-workers-are-the-invisible-modern-slaves-of-the-state/
Trial starts in London: Denmark's endgame for cum-ex-billions: Denmark's customs and tax authorities want around 1.7 billion euros back from those who benefited ...
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Federal judge tosses part of parents' LGBTQ+ rights case against Hilliard City Schools
dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2024/04/19/federal-judge-throws-out-portion-of-lgbtq-rights-lawsuit-against-hilliard-city-schools-ohio/73383590007/
Physicians cleared in man’s case against BHB: The Supreme Court has declared the case “hopeless” for two defendants in a medical negligence lawsuit against the ...
royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20240419/physicians-cleared-in-mans-case-against-bhb/
Autistic man who has spent half his life locked away cleared to take case to Supreme Court
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514695/autistic-man-who-has-spent-half-his-life-locked-away-cleared-to-take-case-to-supreme-court
How trans and intersex people in Kenya have to bribe police, hospitals and landlords to survive
cnn.com/interactive/asequals/trans-intersex-people-kenya-survival-as-equals-intl-cmd/
What to know about UMC's historic split over LGBTQ policies: The United Methodist Church is in the middle of a split over its LGBTQ policies ...
dallasnews.com/news/faith/2024/04/17/the-united-methodist-church-has-split-up-heres-how-its-affected-north-texas/
Charleston judge among 6 vying for S.C. Supreme Court. Will diversity play a role in pick?
postandcourier.com/news/supreme-court-judge-jefferson-vacancy-diversity/article_631c76d8-fc1c-11ee-bf62-4f28fe4b6bdb.html
Lawsuit: Detroit Police Board 'sabotaged' attempts to close backlog of citizen complaints
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/18/suit-detroit-police-board-sabotaged-efforts-to-close-complaint-backlog/73367641007/
Lehrmann’s lies and Lisa’s angry text flag possible new skirmishes: A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached ...
theage.com.au/national/lehrmann-s-lies-and-lisa-s-angry-text-flag-possible-new-skirmishes-20240416-p5fkay.html
It's not just a patch: NBA selling out its LGBTQ referees with puzzling sponsorship deal
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/04/18/nba-wnba-emirates-patch-lgbtq-referees/73342105007/
Transfer of house to son likely intended to avoid paying damage award, court finds
timescolonist.com/local-news/transfer-of-house-to-son-likely-intended-to-avoid-paying-damage-award-court-finds-8615737
Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV: Inside bombshell Lehrmann judgment
smh.com.au/national/six-missed-calls-mystery-bank-records-and-cctv-inside-bombshell-lehrmann-judgment-20240416-p5fk66.html
European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Switzerland on Climate Crisis: A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights will force Switzerland and others to ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-11/european-court-of-human-rights-rules-against-switzerland-on-climate-crisis
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KC lawmaker presents bill targeting LGBTQ discrimination, likely for last time: Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, an outspoken LGBTQ-rights advocate who was raised ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/kc-lawmaker-presents-bill-targeting-lgbtq-discrimination-likely-for-last-time/article_5db6d920-fcf5-11ee-a77e-c3dacdad8ff0.html
The judgement in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial will be handed down today. This is what's at stake for each party
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/nsw-lehrmann-defamation-trial-ten-seven-wilkinson-higgins/103697676
Woman sues Churchill Downs, trainer over horse bite at Kentucky Derby: Derby day guest bit by stable pony sued Churchill Downs racetrack, trainer Buff Bradley ...
kentucky.com/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/article287570045.html
Family carers lose employment status after successful Govt appeal: Two parents victorious in the Employment Court have had the decision to count them as ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/family-carers-lose-employment-status-after-successful-govt-appeal/
What jury selection in a high-profile N.Y. trial is like from the inside: Fifteen years ago, I served on the jury in a high-profile case in Manhattan ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/what-jury-selection-high-profile-ny-trial-is-like-from-inside/
Trial and Ukraine dispute: is Trump losing control?: As the criminal trial against Trump progresses in New York, the former president is setting the agenda in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/prozess-und-ukraine-streit-entgleitet-trump-die-kontrolle-19659011.html
Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/act-bruce-lehrmann-defamation-case-legal-costs-ten-wilkinson/103731808
Donald Trump Lawyers Expose Potential Jurors' Social Media Posts: Trump appeared in court in Manhattan on Tuesday for the second day of his criminal hush money ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-lawyers-expose-potential-juror-social-media-posts-1890987
New student-debt relief could come this fall; what you need to know: Over 30 million student-loan borrowers could benefit from Biden's new debt relief plan after ...
businessinsider.com/when-is-bidens-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-coming-relief-2024-4
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Defend Our Juries protest outside Worcester Crown Court: A number of protesters from Defend Our Juries were outside Worcester Crown Court this morning.
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24254065.defend-juries-protest-outside-worcester-crown-court/
Supreme Court could toss out criminal charge used to convict Capitol rioters from KS, MO
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287682350.html
Bittrex Global JPLs seek owners of digital asset wallets : The joint provisional liquidators of Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd, the failed digital asset platform ...
royalgazette.com/international-business/business/article/20240416/bittrex-global-jpls-seek-owners-of-digital-asset-wallets/
Supreme Court allows women officers to challenge Army's promotion policy: Indian Army Promotion Policy Case: 30 women colonels have filed an appeal against ...
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SC rejects 'unconditional and unqualified apology' by Patanjali Ayurved MD: 'Why should we not treat your apology with the same disdain as shown to the court ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/sc-rejects-unconditional-and-unqualified-apology-by-patanjali-ayurved-md-124041001002_1.html
WNBA commissioner sidesteps question on All-Star Game in Arizona - an anti-abortion state
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/04/15/wnba-all-star-game-arizona-anti-abortion-state/73335341007/
United Methodists come to Charlotte to weigh a milestone measure on LGBTQ acceptance
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287631610.html
Musk challenges Brazil court order to block certain X accounts: The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Ann Walsh Bradley's retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/11/walsh-bradleys-retirement-sets-the-stage-for-wisconsin-court-race/73288783007/
| Montreal Gazette: Egale Canada says that in issuing the declaration, the Vatican has taken "many large steps" back in its previous attempts to support LGBTQ+ ...
montrealgazette.com/news/world/vaticans-denouncement-of-gender-theory-surrogacy-deeply-harmful-lgbtq-group
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
Longtime NPR host meets ‘Best Strangers in the World,’ our latest book club selection
kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article287415855.html
After abortion ban: More sterilizations in the USA: In 2022, the majority conservative Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion. More and more people are ...
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Short-term rental owners fighting against province and City of Victoria: Mason runs Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. with Ryan Sawatsky, where client numbers ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/short-term-rental-owners-fighting-against-province-and-city-of-victoria-8596130
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