Sen. Lisa Murkowski signals openness to leaving the GOP

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, signaled that she would be open to leaving the Republican Party. Pressed on whether she is considering becoming an independent, Murkowski replied, “I’m very independent-minded,” adding, “I just regret that our party is seemingly becoming a party of Donald Trump.” Murkowski demurred when asked… Continue reading Sen. Lisa Murkowski signals openness to leaving the GOP

U.S. Women’s soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski leaving after World Cup loss

A little over a week after the U.S. women’s national soccer team was bounced from the World Cup, head coach Vlatko Andonovski is stepping down, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday. “All of us at U.S. Soccer thank Vlatko for his dedication to our Women’s National Team over the past four years,” U.S. Soccer Sporting… Continue reading U.S. Women’s soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski leaving after World Cup loss

Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it

For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill on Friday that lets drivers choose between dispensing fuel themselves or having an attendant pump the gas for them. The new law, which takes effect immediately, leaves New Jersey… Continue reading Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it

Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation

One of Louisiana’s few doctors specializing in pediatric heart conditions is leaving the state after the Legislature passed a variety of bills aimed at restricting rights for LGBTQ people.  Dr. Jake Kleinmahon works at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the medical director of the hospital’s pediatric heart transplant, heart failure and ventricular… Continue reading Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation