Seattle Pride organizers apologize after raising issue with event charging White people 'reparations' fee

Two Pride Month organizers in seattle” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Seattle<.  “It has come to our attention that an event called ‘Take B(l)ack Pride’ at the Jimi Hendrix public park June 26th is charging Whites only admission as reparations,” the pair wrote, asking the city to review the admissions policy. “We consider this reverse discrimination in its worse…

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State Department issues first gender X US passport

The foreign-policy on Wednesday issued the first U.S. passport with an “X” gender marker, granting a third option for American passport holders who do not identify as female or male.  “The Department of State continues the process of updating its policies regarding gender markers on U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) to…

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Proposal would ban mink farming to stem coronavirus mutation

A bipartisan proposal in the house-of-representatives” target=”_blank”>U.S. House<, something researchers have said can be accelerated when the virus spreads among animals. The bill introduced this week is an effort from Reps. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C. It would prohibit the import, export, transport, sale or purchase of mink in the United States. Researchers…

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Democrats double down on eliminating filibuster, court packing on Roe v. Wade anniversary

Democrats marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by warning the landmark judiciary decision could be overturned and urging the senate” target=”_blank”>Senate< into federal law. The House in September passed the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure abortion access nationwide, but the legislation is stalled in the Senate because it doesn’t have the 60 votes…

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Gavin Newsom's plan to stop California's smash-and-grab thefts: $300M for local law enforcement

us-regions Gov. gavin-newsom” target=”_blank”>Gavin Newsom< and small businesses address a recent rash of high-profile crime” target=”_blank”>smash and grab thefts.< Local law enforcement agencies would receive $255 million over the next three years to place more officers in stores to deter theft and another $30 million would go to district attorneys in the prosecutions of retail…

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