Madonna slams Tennessee drag law — tour date benefits transgender rights
Madonna and drag queens will take a “celebration tour” to Nashville this winter amid Tennessee’s new law against drag performers. The 64-year-old ‘express yourself’ icon 8 additional tour dates announced One of them will be held in Music City on December 22nd, with ticket proceeds going to transgender organizations. Joining her on stage is Bob […]
Consider benefits of shorter military enlistments
In recent comments at George Washington University, US Secretary of War Christine Wormuth said: Confirmed to be a top priority for 2023 “We’re solving our recruiting problem.” Admitting that the Army missed its 2022 recruiting target of 15,000 recruits, which represents a 25% shortfall, it’s still expressed confidence that such recruitment challenges could be overcome […]
Democrats brace for fight over SNAP benefits in farm bill
House and Senate Democrats are ready to take hardline action to protect the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in this year’s Farm Bill. Democrats argue that the end of this month’s pandemic-era SNAP hike is already too many cuts for the average program recipient to handle, and any additional cuts would be […]
Former Memphis police supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired with benefits before he could be fired
The Memphis police supervisor at the scene where Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers in January resigned the day before a hearing was held to fire him. Lieutenant Dewayne Smith was identified Friday as a retired officer shortly before his dismissal hearing, according to documents filed to disqualify law enforcement. Members of the […]
Police supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired with benefits day prior to termination hearing: reports
According to media reports, the police supervisor who responded to the scene of Tire Nichols’ arrest resigned and retired the day before his dismissal hearing. Lieutenant Dwayne Smith, who served 25 years with the Memphis Police Department, was facing disciplinary action for dereliction of duty, unauthorized public statements, and compliance with rules when he submitted […]
530K Alabama children eligible for summer food benefits
An estimated 530,000 children in Alabama are receiving free or discounted school meals and will be eligible for food benefits after the school year ends this summer, officials said Tuesday. . Eligible households receive $120 for each participating student to purchase food covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at stores that accept electronic benefit […]
Biden once again targets fossil fuel benefits in budget proposal
After a year of disputes between his administration and the industry, President Biden is targeting government subsidies to the fossil fuel industry again in his new budget. Biden’s proposal, which is highly unlikely to be taken up by Congress, “removes special tax breaks for investments in oil and gas companies, and other fossil fuel tax […]
Nearly 1 trillion masks bought during pandemic despite new research suggesting no health benefits
According to recently compiled data, the world purchased 928 billion face masks at a cost of $389 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic. A world population of 8 billion means that about 116 masks have been purchased for every person alive between 2020 and 2022. The big investment news comes amid new research showing face masks […]
Food banks prepare for emergency benefits to go away as Americans struggle to make ends meet
A food bank in Geneva, Illinois, says the move will affect 450,000 customers each month as emergency food stamp benefits expire this month. As COVID-era Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expire this month, some food banks are warning that most of their clients, who are working-class families, are “struggling to make ends meet.” increase. […]
Emergency SNAP benefits ending after 3 years
Restaurant: Impossible host Robert Irvine previews his new book, Overcoming Impossible, and discusses the growing stress on seniors and military personnel caused by rising costs at grocery stores. Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have ended in dozens of states. Quotas were issued by February amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress temporarily increased SNAP benefits […]