Month: February 2021
Biden’s Cabinet Remains Sparse As Nominees Await Confirmation – NPR
Biden’s Cabinet Remains Sparse As Nominees Await Confirmation NPR Biden’s chief of staff at center of controversy over White House budget pick The Washington Post Why hasn’t Biden given up on Neera Tanden yet? CNN Why should Neera Tanden have to be confirmed
Read MoreAs Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling Them
Wildfires are burning more frequently and intensely in a warming world, making them harder to put out. Some fire agencies are expanding support as they see increased cases of anxiety and depression. (Image credit: Talia Herman for NPR)
Read MoreLady Gaga’s Dog Walker Shot and Her 2 French Bulldogs Stolen in Armed Robbery
(LOS ANGELES) — Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a $500,000 reward. The dog walker was shot once Wednesday
Read MoreArmenia’s Prime Minister Accuses Military of Planning Coup
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused the country’s armed forces of plotting a coup to remove him, plunging the Russian ally deeper into turmoil after a bruising conflict with neighboring Azerbaijan last fall.
Read MoreSenate parliamentarian rules Democrats cannot include minimum wage hike in COVID-19 economic relief bill – CBS News
Senate parliamentarian rules Democrats cannot include minimum wage hike in COVID-19 economic relief bill CBS News Top Senate Official Disqualifies Minimum Wage From Stimulus Plan The New York Times COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides Yahoo News Democrats should take
Read MoreBiden launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria to “send a message” – Vox.com
Biden launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria to “send a message” Vox.com US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias CNN U.S. Conducts Air Strikes In Syria Against Iranian-Backed Militia Group | NBC News NBC News US launches airstrike
Read MoreManhattan DA faces critical decisions in Trump investigation as his time in office runs low – CNN
Manhattan DA faces critical decisions in Trump investigation as his time in office runs low CNN SCOTUS Will Not Stop Turnover Of Trump’s Tax Records To Manhattan DA CBS New York Trump’s tax returns and related records turned over to Manhattan district
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash after attacking congresswoman with transgender daughter – USA TODAY
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash after attacking congresswoman with transgender daughter USA TODAY Marjorie Taylor Greene posts anti-transgender sign across hall from lawmaker with transgender child CNN Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates LGBTQ rights debate with attack on colleague’s transgender daughter Yahoo News Congresswoman
Read MoreHere are the three House Republicans who voted for the Equality Act – Fox News
Here are the three House Republicans who voted for the Equality Act Fox News Historic LGBTQ rights bill passes — after exposing GOP divisions POLITICO House passes Equality Act to boost LGBTQ protections Axios House votes to pass Equality Act, prohibiting discrimination based
Read MoreQueer Nigerians Hoped the Clubhouse App Would Be a Safe Haven. It’s Become Another Breeding Ground for Bigotry
As a queer Nigerian looking to meet others like them, Matthew Blaise joined Clubhouse in December 2020. The networking app was soaring in popularity despite still being in beta mode, and Blaise, who identifies as nonbinary, hoped it could become
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