A federal appeals court panel ruled on Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates. The decision, rendered by a 2-1 vote, was authored by 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Sutton, who upheld a 2023 district court…
Florida is experiencing a significant food insecurity crisis, with 2,935,330 people facing hunger, including 819,940 children. Despite this, Governor Ron DeSantis has opted out of a new federal program designed to alleviate summer hunger for low-income children. This decision leaves Florida among 13 states, all with Republican governors, that have rejected the Summer Electronic Benefit…
Two Democratic senators are accusing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of accepting free, undisclosed trips and gifts, including a yacht trip to Russia and a helicopter ride to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hometown. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron Wyden of Oregon sent a letter on July 3 to US Attorney General Merrick…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the decision to kill a bill that would restrict access to xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in street drugs. Newsom described the action as a “huge mistake” and hinted that his administration might intervene to ensure the measure’s eventual success. “I felt it a huge…
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president’s reelection campaign. In a New York Times opinion piece, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden but…
On July 1, a new law in Florida took effect, allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools. The Satanic Temple quickly decided to take advantage of this new opportunity. The Satanic Temple announced on social media that their chaplains could now serve in Florida’s public schools, crediting Governor Ron DeSantis for making this possible. However, DeSantis…
The role of the President of the United States is unparalleled in its demands and responsibilities. It is a position that requires constant vigilance, sharp mental acuity, and the ability to make critical decisions at any hour of the day or night. Given these requirements, Biden’s recent comments according to Newsom, that he will be…
Serenity Michelle Bushey, a 19-year-old former stripper, has sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutors over a new state law that bans adult entertainment businesses from employing people under 21. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Tallahassee, argues that the law violates constitutional rights to free speech and equal protection. Bushey, who lost…
In a last-minute decision that has raised eyebrows, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1524 on Saturday, permitting California restaurants and bars to continue charging service fees, healthcare costs, and other surcharges, provided they are clearly listed for diners to see. This move, while a relief to many in the service industry, also personally benefits…
As the 2024 election cycle heats up, speculation about potential Democratic candidates has intensified. With President Joe Biden’s age, recent debate performance and approval ratings being points of concern, some have pondered if a fresh face might step in at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Here are ten Democratic congresswomen who could potentially replace Biden…
