NY ballot initiative could ban parents from approving child’s trans surgery, critics warn in fiery campaign
The Equal Rights Amendment, a New York state ballot initiative, is facing intense backlash over its vague language that allegedly prevents parents from approving their children undergoing gender reassignment surgery. “Any reasonable lawyer would take one look at the language in Proposition One and say, ‘You’ve got to be kidding,’” said Greg Garvey, executive director […]
US airlines ask Biden to ban additional flights to China
Major US airlines and airline unions have called on the Biden administration to suspend approval of additional flights between China and the US, citing the ongoing “anti-competitive policies of the Chinese government.” “The competitive disadvantage is detrimental to the approximately 315,000 workers employed by U.S. passenger airlines serving China,” said lobbying group Airlines for America […]
‘Arizona Women Will Die’ Under State Abortion Ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) told ABC’s “The View” Friday that a reinstated abortion ban from 1864 would kill women in her state. “This is absolutely outrageous and how crazy that a law passed by 27 men in 1864 is now controlling the lives of millions of Arizona women,” Hobbs said. “We can talk about what […]
Critics warn schools are skirting Texas DEI ban after university shuffles DEI officials to other departments
Texas A&M University defied a state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion on university campuses by giving deans a raise before reassigning them and other staff to other departments. This raised concerns that the school was trying to further “embed” controversial practices into Texas universities, despite the law. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation banning […]
Trump Opposes Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Banning Abortion, Won’t Sign Federal Abortion Ban
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he opposed a ruling by Arizona’s Supreme Court that banned most abortions in the state, and added that he would not sign a national abortion limit if presented to him as president. On Tuesday, a four-justice majority of the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that an 1864 law […]
Hilary Cass warns Kemi Badenoch over risks of conversion practices ban | Gender
Minister for Women and Equality Kemi Badenoch was warned of the risks of the planned ban. Transformation practice By a physician who has reviewed gender identity services for under 18s. Dr Hilary Cass, a prominent pediatrician, said she had been “clear” with ministers that any plans to change the law needed to avoid causing problems […]
Disneyland threatens lifetime ban for those who lie during Disability Access Service registration
(KTLA) – If a Disneyland Guest Lies During the Registration Process The Park’s Modern Disability Access Services Program Permanently banned from “.happiest place on earth” and Orlando’s sister park. on Tuesday at both parks. Changes revealed This is intended to curb abuse of the widely used program, which results in longer lines at attractions and […]
Biden admin pressured Snopes to change its fact-check rating on rumored gas stove ban, internal emails show
Exclusive: Biden administration officials successfully pressured fact-checking website Snopes to change its assessment of a potential federal ban on gas stoves, according to internal communications. In early January 2023, Snopes issued a “mixed” rating on claims that the Biden administration was considering banning gas stoves, citing comments from senior officials who oversee product regulation. Just […]
What to know about the Arizona Supreme Court’s reinstatement of an 1864 near-total abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court has given the go-ahead for a law banning nearly all abortions. The long-dormant law, which predates Arizona’s enactment, allows abortion only if the mother’s life is in danger. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs called for the ban to be repealed. PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling […]
NBA commissioner says he could ban player from league amid gambling probe: ‘It’s cardinal sin’
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that if Jontay Porter is found to have placed bets on the NBA, especially himself, he could be banned from the sport. The Toronto Raptors forward is under investigation after the NBA uncovered “multiple gambling irregularities.” “I’ve been given a very wide range of discipline,” Silver said Tuesday. “What […]