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New outrage after TX school officials call child sex abuse claims ‘mutual’
The Plainview Independent School District released new details on Wednesday, May 20, after reports of sexual misconduct among first graders at South Elementary left parents demanding answers. The Plainview ISD statement contradicted the account of Heather Gonzales, the cousin of the 6-year-old girl who says she was sexually assaulted by a classmate. According to Gonzales, the… -
‘The most dangerous product in human history’: Could the US ban smoking?
Nations have always struggled to kick cigarettes for good. Quitting outright would require either a complete ban on possession and sales, or the entire population would have to just – stop. So far, the best solution has been a patch: the slow and steady release of regulation. Smoking causes about 480,000 deaths in the U.S.… -
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for war crimes
The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest. The ICC has accused the president of being responsible for war crimes committed in Ukraine. Reuters reported earlier this week the court was expected to hand out several warrants but it wasn’t known at the time which Russian officials would be… -
Republicans and Democrats debate migrant services
A government program that provides social services to undocumented migrants is in the middle of a tug-of-war between Republicans and Democrats. Senate Republicans are looking to cut the program, but House Democrats are looking to add more funding. The Case Management Pilot Program offers a variety of services free for an eligible 300,000 migrants. The… -
Tina Kotek, Oregon’s next governor, prioritizing homelessness challenges
The Democratic Speaker of Oregon’s state House of Representatives, Tina Kotek, helped raise the minimum wage and pass statewide rent control. She’s slated to become one of the country’s first two openly lesbian governors. Kotek takes office in 2023, and she said her top priority is to tackle homelessness. Multnomah County, which includes Portland, reported more… -
Breaking down what’s in the JFK assassination files
Last week, the National Archives released 13,173 documents related to the federal investigation into the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The agency said over 97% of records in the collection are now publicly available. In 1992, Congress passed the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act, which dictated that all assassination records be publicly disclosed by… -
Wes Moore wants to raise Maryland’s minimum wage in 2023
Wes Moore is combat veteran and author who ran to replace Maryland’s popular, term-limited Republican Governor Larry Hogan. Moore won by 30 points. “Everybody in the state needs to understand that we are going to focus on economics. That this is about how we are going to focus on pathways to work, wages, and wealth.… -
Violent protests in China rock world’s largest iPhone factory
Workers clashed with police at the world’s biggest iPhone production plant amid protests over compensation and COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday. Videos on social media authenticated by the Associated Press showed authorities beating employees at the Foxconn facility in Zhengzhou, China. One of the videos circulating online show dozens of riot police officers storming the factory… -
Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, 9 other celebs sued in FTX class action
Nearly a dozen high profile celebrities are named defendants in a class action lawsuit against the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal headline a list of playmakers who endorsed the platform through various campaigns. The lawsuit loops in 11 celebrities and the Golden State Warriors with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried,… -
Last-minute strategy: Republicans on offense as Democrats defend districts
As the midterm elections get closer, Republicans and Democrats are scrambling to secure every last vote they can. With Republicans looking strong in the polls, Democrats have adjusted their strategy quite a bit through messaging and campaign funds. “The amount of undecided voters has stayed fairly large leading up to election day,” Republican strategist Ash Wright… -
How identity politics could play a role in the 2022 midterms
Identity politics have been influencing the way people vote for decades, and they may play a role in the 2022 midterm elections. The term “identity politics” refers to people voting based on their association with a specific group. Voter results from recent elections have shown how this trend can play out at the polls. During the… -
Winds of change: Wyoming wind farms threaten golden eagle population
The golden eagle population in the United States is at risk of decline, according to biologists. Some of the greatest threats to these raptors are electrical lines, bullets, cars and wind turbines. While many of these hazards are entrenched in society, wind farms are a recent addition. “Because this is a new technology and something… -
Behind the scenes of ‘Winds of change: Wyoming’s golden eagles’
The state of Wyoming has become the epicenter of a struggle between wind energy and the at-risk golden eagles which inhabit the area. As more wind turbines are being built in areas favored by the birds, the risk of a potential population decline has been growing exponentially. “In Wyoming, where this is kind of the nexus of…
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