Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people’s right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert. In this electrifying call to action, she breaks down the systematic attack against reproductive freedom in the US and envisions what a post-Roe…Continue Reading
Many companies have made strides when it comes to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but one group remains largely left out: people who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Social impact investor Nyra Jordan introduces us to “fair chance hiring” — the practice of hiring people with criminal justice records — and…Continue Reading
The doctrine of “first, do no harm” is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world’s oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians — but climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan says it should go further. In this essential talk, she highlights the interdependence of environmental and human health and…Continue Reading
The Senate on Wednesday voted to nix President BidenJoe BidenHouse passes 8B defense policy bill House approves bill to ease passage of debt limit hike Senate rejects attempt to block Biden’s Saudi arms sale MORE’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses, handing Republicans a symbolic win.Senators voted 52-48 on the resolution, which needed a simple majority to be…Continue Reading
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark MeadowsJan. 6 panel threatens Meadows with contempt Trump considered withdrawing Kavanaugh nomination over beer comments, being ‘too apologetic’: Meadows book Meadows reverses, won’t agree to Jan. 6 panel deposition MORE is suing Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse approves bill to ease passage of debt limit hike Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Embarrassment’ that…Continue Reading
Anthony FauciAnthony FauciOvernight Health Care — Biden mandate faces Dem resistance First study of omicron shows Pfizer vaccine may be less effective Edie Falco join PETA in pitching animal experimentation reforms MORE said Wednesday he thinks the definition of being fully vaccinated will eventually change to include a booster, especially as new evidence is emerging…Continue Reading
Researchers at the University of Florida allegedly felt pressured to delete COVID-19 data while working on a study for an undisclosed state entity, according to a report released on Monday by the Faculty Senate committee. The report stated that staff felt “external pressure to destroy” data and “barriers to accessing and analyzing” data in a timely manner.The document added that staff said there were…Continue Reading
Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinManchin warns about inflation as Democrats pursue Biden spending bill Overnight Health Care — Biden mandate faces Dem resistance Exporting gas means higher monthly energy bills for American families MORE (W.Va.), a key Democratic holdout on reforming the filibuster, is discussing small changes to Senate rules with Republicans.Manchin’s discussions with GOP colleagues…Continue Reading
Like so many other countries around the world, after the failures of the last decade, Albanians are hoping and working for a course correction. Albania is a conservative nation. History and fate have made us into one. We have spent the last two millennia surrounded by neighbors threatening and carving out our territories, centuries under…Continue Reading
The economies that gave us the motel, the camp ground, and the annual summer holiday are fading as new barriers to tourism emerge. Along with the usual asks for car rentals and hotel bookings, the European budget airline Ryanair now offers customers the option to pay for a carbon offset when booking online. For those…Continue Reading