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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Future of Work: LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Hang in the Balance

Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Hoop Shoot Showdown: NBA Stars Weigh In on the Presidential Debate

As the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump heated up, the basketball community couldn’t help but chime in. Magic Johnson, a vocal supporter of Harris, believes she laid out a comprehensive economic plan aimed at lifting the middle class. “She

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Economy on the Mend, But Inflation Stuck in Neutral

Imagine you're on a road trip, and your GPS tells you that you've finally reached your destination. But as you're celebrating, you realize that the GPS has been reading the wrong coordinates. That's roughly the situation with the US economy. The inflation rate has slowed down, but the underlying fac

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Godfather of the Trumpist Right's Gender Politics: Unpacking Mansfield's Neopatriarchy Movement

Imagine a world where men and women are equal, but not the same. Harvey Mansfield, a renowned Harvard political theorist, wants to create. In his book, he argued that traditional gender norms are not just outdated, but dangerous. He believes men and women have different strengths and weaknesses, and

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

BC United's Uncertain Future: What's Next for Houston Mayor Shane Brienen?

Brienen's situation is a prime example of the complexities that arise when party politics take priority over individual candidates' interests. The suspension of the B.C. United campaign and the subsequent merger with the B.C. Conservative party has left Brienen in a precarious position. By assuming

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Snooze Button for Democracy: Nadler's Slumber Sparks Outrage

Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Na

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Dilemma: Can Elite Universities Maintain Diversity Without Racial Preferences?

As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Mental Health Tools and Resilience

Selena Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, and in a recent interview, she shared the tools she uses to cope with her flare-ups. The actress, who has been diagnosed with lupus and bipolar disorder, revealed her go-to remedies, including temperature, which she uses as a 'healin

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Her Health Issues and Plans for Motherhood

Selena Gomez, a 32-year-old star, recently revealed that she cannot carry her own children due to medical issues that would put her and the baby's life in danger. Gomez has been open about her struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, and subsequent kidney transplant. She also takes medic

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