Arkansas Passes Law That Restricts Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms
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Arkansas Passes Law That Restricts Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms
Arkansas Passes Law That, Restricts Transgender Students' , Access to Bathrooms .
On March 21, Arkansas Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill banning
transgender students from using restrooms that
differ from the sex on their birth certificates.
On March 21, Arkansas Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill banning
transgender students from using restrooms that
differ from the sex on their birth certificates.
CNN reports that the new law represents
the latest GOP-led effort to limit
the rights of LGBTQ students in schools.
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The bill applies to restrooms,
locker rooms, changing rooms and
shower rooms in public and charter schools.
Failing to comply with the new law, which applies to
pre-K through 12th grade, can result in $1,000 fines
for superintendents, teachers and principals.
The bill also requires schools to provide
accommodations for those who would be
prohibited from using the facilities under the new law.
However, the law specifies that
those accommodations must not include , “access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by
members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of
the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present.”.
The governor has said she will sign laws
that focus on protecting and educating
our kids, not indoctrinating them, and
believes our schools are no place
for the radical left’s woke agenda, Alexa Henning, Spokesperson for Sanders, via CNN.
Arkansas isn’t going to rewrite
the rules of biology just to please
a handful of far-left advocates, Alexa Henning, Spokesperson for Sanders, via CNN.
Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the executive director of GLSEN, an
advocacy group for LGBTQ students, argues that the new law uses , “trans and nonbinary kids as political pawns.".
Enforcing these bills would be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming for schools and extraordinarily invasive toward transgender students, Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the executive director of GLSEN, via CNN
Tim Scott Announces , 2024 Presidential Exploratory Committee.
The Republican senator made the
announcement on April 12.
The Republican senator made the
announcement on April 12.
I will never back down in defense
of the Conservative values that make
America exceptional. And that’s why
I’m announcing my exploratory committee
for president of the United States, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via CNN.
I will never back down in defense
of the Conservative values that make
America exceptional. And that’s why
I’m announcing my exploratory committee
for president of the United States, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via CNN.
CNN reports that Scott, who represents South Carolina
and is the only Black Republican in the Senate,
has been hinting at a presidential bid for months.
CNN reports that Scott, who represents South Carolina
and is the only Black Republican in the Senate,
has been hinting at a presidential bid for months.
Scott is reportedly expected
to hold events in Iowa, an early
voting state, later on April 12. .
I’ve been doing a lot of
thinking the past few months, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
I’ve been thinking about my faith.
I’ve been thinking about the future
of our country. And I’ve been thinking
about the Left’s plan to ruin America, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
I’ve been thinking about my faith.
I’ve been thinking about the future
of our country. And I’ve been thinking
about the Left’s plan to ruin America, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
CNN reports that while former President Donald Trump has
led the GOP primary field, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
has also garnered the attention of GOP voters.
CNN reports that while former President Donald Trump has
led the GOP primary field, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
has also garnered the attention of GOP voters.
Earlier this month, former Arkansas Governor
Asa Hutchinson announced that he would
also be running for the GOP nomination.
Earlier this month, former Arkansas Governor
Asa Hutchinson announced that he would
also be running for the GOP nomination.
In February, former Governor
Nikki Haley announced her bid as well.
CNN reports that before joining the Senate, Scott
spent one year in the U.S. House of Representatives
after serving in the South Carolina state House. .
CNN reports that before joining the Senate, Scott
spent one year in the U.S. House of Representatives
after serving in the South Carolina state House.
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DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch.
CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown.
DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL.
The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up.
The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24.
Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement.
Once the announcement is official, .
... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL.
While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign.
... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1.
The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates.
He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ...
... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing.
DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president.
The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand
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Biden and McCarthy , Still Haven’t Made a Debt Limit Deal.
June 1 is the deadline for America's
debt limit to be raised before the country defaults for the first time ever.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
While no deal was reached,
the two leaders are optimistic. .
I felt we had a productive discussion. We don’t have an agreement yet,
but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion, Kevin McCarthy, House speaker, via statement.
We reiterated once again that
default is off the table and the only way to move forward is in good faith toward a bipartisan agreement, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
While there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiators…
and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
McCarthy also said that once an agreement is reached, he will uphold the House's three-day rule to make sure legislators have enough time to examine the deal before voting.
But not everyone is so optimistic
about the discussions thus far. .
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said
things are moving in the "wrong direction.".
They’ve rejected the fact that
President Biden is willing to consider freezing spending. It will reduce
the deficit by a trillion dollars. , Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement.
This is what the extreme MAGA Republicans say that they want. They rejected. They rejected an unwillingness to not put the country through this again, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement
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Tim Scott Announces , 2024 Presidential Bid.
Scott made the announcement at
Charleston Southern University on May 22.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
While delivering a speech at his alma mater, Scott talked about growing up poor and working his way to the Senate.
We live in the land where it is possible for a kid raised in poverty by a single mother in a small apartment to one day serve in the People’s House and maybe even the White House, Sen. Tim Scott, via campaign announcement.
This is the greatest country
on God’s green Earth, Sen. Tim Scott, via campaign announcement.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
'The Hill' reports that although Scott is well liked, he's got his work cut out for him when it comes to facing off with Trump and DeSantis.
A recent poll showed Trump in a clear lead compared to any other Republican.
DeSantis is shown in second place.
Trump welcomed Scott's campaign bid after the senator made his announcement.
Good luck to Senator Tim Scott in
entering the Republican Presidential Primary Race. It is rapidly loading up with lots of people, and Tim is a big step up from Ron DeSanctimonious, who is totally unelectable, Donald Trump, via Truth Social
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis , Highlights Government Spending.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
According to a poll of 1,500 adults, at least half said they
think the government is overspending, while an equal
number want commitments to cut spending.
If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the
U.S. could default on the $31.5 trillion debt it owes,
which would have significant global consequences.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
Those cuts would include the student
loan relief program and Biden's
proposed clean energy tax credits.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
To a large extent, it is just about the size
and the scope of government, which feeds
into larger debates about what the
appropriate role of the state is in
the U.S. economy and in people's lives, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
Over the course of Biden's tenure,
more and more Americans have become
skeptical of spending on the order
of magnitude Biden has proposed, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the impending financial
disaster could lead to either party agreeing to
compromises that help to avoid the worst outcome
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US to Buy 3 Million Barrels of Oil , to Replenish Emergency Reserve.
The Department of Energy made the announcement on May 15, Reuters reports.
It has requested that offers be presented
by May 31 for an August delivery. .
Last year, the Biden administration sold
180 million barrels, the largest amount ever from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Inventory sank to the lowest amount since 1983, about 372 million barrels.
The sale was made in an attempt to stabilize oil markets and fight high gas prices.
The sale was made in an attempt to stabilize oil markets and fight high gas prices.
Republicans criticized the decision, claiming it left America with too little to navigate a future crisis. .
The Biden administration said it would repurchase oil when prices remained
near or below $67 to $72 a barrel.
This way, taxpayers would reportedly benefit since the barrels were sold for a much higher price.
On May 15, crude prices were about
$71 per barrel, Reuters reports
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Bud Light’s Sales Continue to Sink , Over Mulvaney Controversy .
NBC News reports that due to backlash from using Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender TikTok influencer, in a March Madness promo.
sales of Bud Light have crashed.
According to beer industry publication Beer Business Daily, sales for the beverage sank 28.4% in the week ending May 13.
That slump continues a trend from a 27.7% decline from the previous week. .
Most people don’t care about this issue and don’t want to get roped into a conversation, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News.
Therefore they're not going
to buy the beer, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News.
In a time of national debate regarding civil rights for transgender people, the promotion was lambasted by conservatives. .
AB InBev had worked previously with the LGBTQ+ community, including Mulvaney. .
Shares of AB InBev have dropped more than 10% since the promo with Mulvaney was posted. .
The timing and the zeitgeist and the divided environment all combined to create this unbelievable boycott that nobody could have anticipated, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni engaged in a verbal spat as the two world leaders attended the Group of Seven (G7) leader summit in Japan. Reports said that the spat happened over the topic of LGBTQ rights. Just ahead of closed-door talks, Justin Trudeau criticised Giorgia Meloni and Italy.
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Indiana Governor , Signs New Legislation , Aimed at LGBTQ Students.
On May 4, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb
signed a bill requiring schools to notify a parent if
a student requests a pronoun or name change at school. .
On May 4, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb
signed a bill requiring schools to notify a parent if
a student requests a pronoun or name change at school. .
Associated Press reports that the approval of the
bill comes at the end of a legislative session targeting
LGBTQ+ rights, especially when it comes to students. .
Supporters of the bill say it empowers
parents and keeps them informed
about their children's school life.
Opponents of the legislation claim it will out
transgender children to their families and
erode trust between teachers and students.
AP reports that the Indiana
legislation comes amid a wave of GOP-led
bills seeking to curb LGBTQ+ rights.
Legislation from across the country
has targeted trans people's rights
in sports, workplaces and schools.
AP reports that Indiana is one of 16 states that have
banned or restricted access to gender-affirming
care that includes puberty blockers and surgeries.
The latest Indiana law, which will go into effect on
July 1, also prohibits instruction on "human sexuality"
from prekindergarten through third grade.
I believe in parental rights. I also just
believe it's common sense that sex
education should not be taught in
prekindergarten through third grade, Eric Holcomb, Indiana Governor, via Associated Press.
However, the American Civil Liberties Union
of Indiana argues that laws like these only serve to , “control what youth can and cannot read,
what they can and cannot learn, and — most
troublingly — who they can and cannot be.”
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