Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the Arizona independent who left the Democratic Party last year, is calling on both the Biden administration and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., to soften their positions and find a “middle ground” on a Pentagon policy involving abortion in order to end the Republican’s monthslong blockade of hundreds of military promotions. According to… Continue reading Sinema calls for Biden admin and Tuberville to find ‘middle ground’ in abortion standoff
Tag: Calls
Met wins battle with NHS over not attending mental health calls | Police
The Metropolitan police has won its battle to stop attending most of the mental health calls it receives after a tense behind-the-scenes row with the health service, the Guardian has learned. From 31 October it will start implementing a scheme that aims to stop officers being diverted from crime fighting, to do work health staff… Continue reading Met wins battle with NHS over not attending mental health calls | Police
Calls grow for independent investigation into devastating Hawaii fire
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ruth Simmons talks new memoir, making Ivy league history 04:34 Watch: Friends save teammate who collapsed on basketball court 00:49 Save on back-to-school shopping with these tax-free holiday tips 04:24 US Women’s National team coach resigns after World Cup defeat… Continue reading Calls grow for independent investigation into devastating Hawaii fire
MP calls for review of computer evidence rule which led to subpostmasters being wrongly convicted
Labour MP Darren Jones has asked the minister in charge of the courts to look into the appropriateness of the rule on the use of computer evidence in court, in light of miscarriages of justice in the Post Office IT scandal. He wrote to Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk urging him to consider the issue personally… Continue reading MP calls for review of computer evidence rule which led to subpostmasters being wrongly convicted
Uvalde Parent Calls Out Gov. Abbott Over Back To School Post
The parent of a child who was murdered in the 2022 mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, called out Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his message welcoming the state’s students back to school. Abbott posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, saying that the season brings him “fond memories” of his daughter,… Continue reading Uvalde Parent Calls Out Gov. Abbott Over Back To School Post
Animated Frederick Douglass calls slavery a ‘compromise’ in PragerU video
Slavery was a compromise. The Black Lives Matter movement led to more crime. Masculinity helped win World War II. Those are some of the lessons included in PragerU Kids videos, an educational entertainment program created by PragerU, a right-wing advocacy group long criticized for its content being “misleading” or factually inaccurate. Its videos have prompted… Continue reading Animated Frederick Douglass calls slavery a ‘compromise’ in PragerU video
Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump Indictments ‘Beautiful And Intricate’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had high praise for the Department of Justice after it filed its second indictment against Donald Trump last week. Pelosi spoke in awe of federal prosecutors while reacting to Trump’s latest criminal charges in an interview with New York Magazine published on Monday. “The indictments against the president are exquisite,” the… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump Indictments ‘Beautiful And Intricate’
Newsom Calls Out DeSantis Over Debate Demands
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday jabbed at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), saying “it’s no wonder Trump is kicking his ass” as the two argue over conditions for their upcoming televised debate. Nathan Click, a spokesperson for Newsom, called DeSantis’ proposed rules for the debate a “joke.” “DeSantis’ counterproposal is littered with crutches… Continue reading Newsom Calls Out DeSantis Over Debate Demands
McConnell heckled with calls to ‘retire’ during speech in Kentucky
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was met with jeers from the crowd while delivering remarks in his home state at the annual “Fancy Farm Picnic” on Saturday. In widely-circulated video clips on social media, the crowd is heard chanting boos,” “retire” and “lost the Senate” as McConnell, who has long been criticized by his… Continue reading McConnell heckled with calls to ‘retire’ during speech in Kentucky
Top librarian calls ‘Marxist lesbian’ tweet backlash ‘regrettable’
Right-wing activists have asserted that librarians following the ALA’s lead have been captured by a “woke” ideology, have labeled the organization “radical” and accused it of pushing a sexual agenda on children. Marxism is a political theory developed by German philosopher Karl Marx in the 19th century that critiques capitalism and analyzes class relations, and… Continue reading Top librarian calls ‘Marxist lesbian’ tweet backlash ‘regrettable’