Michigan lawmakers advance bill banning ‘gay panic’ defense
The Michigan Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would ban the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court. This law: House Bill 4718It bans the legal defense of partially or completely exonerating someone for a crime such as murder or assault because of the victim’s sexual orientation or gender. The […]
Men’s College World Series: Zander Sechrist and Tennessee advance to the Finals
Wednesday was a dream day for Tennessee pitcher Xander Sechrist. The senior left-hander was called up by the Volunteers and tasked with slowing down a Florida State offense with a berth in the Men’s College World Series finals. For six innings, Sechrist did just that. Florida State faced a Seminoles lineup that had been big […]
Republicans advance sanctions on International Criminal Court
House Republicans on Monday passed a bill to punish the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its top prosecutor recommended war crimes charges against Israeli leaders during the war against Hamas. The House Rules Committee voted 9-3 along strictly partisan lines to send the bill to the full House to impose sanctions on ICC officials. The […]
Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman help team advance to Stanley Cup Final
The last time the Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup, Glenn Anderson and Mark Messier were scoring goals and Connor McDavid wasn’t even a twinkle in his parents’ eyes. Twenty-four years later, the Oilers are once again Western Conference champions and will compete to bring the Stanley Cup home to their hometown of Edmonton and […]
EXCLUSIVE: Swing State’s Pension Funds Used To Advance ‘Racial Equity,’ Climate Initiatives, Report Finds
Arizonans’ pension funds have repeatedly been leveraged to forward racial and climate-related resolutions at publicly traded companies, according to a report from conservative watchdog group American Accountability Foundation (AAF). Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) used Arizonans’ pension funds to back environmental, social and governance (ESG) shareholder resolutions on issues including race, gender, climate and politics, […]
Election deniers advance in every state to hold congressional primaries so far: Report
At least one election denier has advanced to the November ballot in every state with a congressional primary so far this year, according to new trackers from States United Action. nonpartisan nonprofit organization tracking tools As of Monday, 70 election-denier candidates were confirmed to be candidates in the general election in 13 states where congressional […]
California bill that would have banned selling anti-aging skin products to young kids fails to advance
In California, a bill that would ban the sale of anti-aging skin care products to young children failed to pass the California Legislature on Thursday. invoice, The bill, introduced by Rep. Alex Lee, would prohibit children under the age of 13 from purchasing over-the-counter anti-aging products containing vitamin A, its derivatives (such as retinol or […]
Ukraine Claims it Has Halted Russian Advance Into Vovchansk, For Now
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian army units engaged in urban combat with Kremlin forces in a major city in northeastern Ukraine have halted a Russian advance, a military official in Kyiv claimed Thursday, but a senior Moscow official said Thursday Said the advance has enough resources to continue. Russia’s attempt to establish a foothold in […]
Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in Ukraine
Only a few hundred residents remain in the war-torn northeastern Ukrainian town of Vovtyansk, which has shrunk from its pre-war population of 17,000. Vovtyansk has become the center of intense fighting, with heavy fighting involving the Kharkov and Donetsk regions. Russia’s recent advance into the region has captured at least seven villages, potentially pinning Ukrainian […]
Trump Speaking at Convention ‘Great Opportunity’ to Advance Liberty
Libertarian Party Leader Angela McArdle said in an interview that former President Donald Trump will make a historic move by addressing the Libertarian Party’s national convention. Breitbart News Saturdayexplains the importance of being able to take advantage of opportunities to advance the message of freedom. “As someone who is responsible for what ultimately happens in […]