The University of Richmond has removed the name of donor T.C. Williams from its law school, citing student complaints that he allegedly owned slaves more than 175 years ago. The Williams family now wants the Virginia-based university to give back donations they’ve made throughout the years, with interest, in the amount of $3.6 billion. Robert…
Virginia Donors Demand $3.6 Billion From University for Removing Ancestor’s Name
February 14, 2023
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Appeals Court to Reconsider Case Against Allowing Transgender Athletes in Female Sports
February 14, 2023
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A federal appeals court has agreed to reconsider a lawsuit that challenged Connecticut’s policy of allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ athletic events, which followed an earlier court decision that had ruled against the lawsuit. The case, brought by legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), was filed on behalf of four female athletes who…
Nearly 1 in 3 High School Girls Have Seriously Considered Suicide, CDC Says
If you are having suicidal thoughts, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for free and confidential support. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For crisis support in Spanish, call 888-628-9454. Nearly 1 in 3 female high school students seriously considered suicide in 2021, according to the latest survey data from…
Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Law Banning Puberty Blockers, Surgery for Trans Youth in South Dakota
February 14, 2023
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Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) signed the “Help Not Harm” bill into law on Monday, effectively banning certain medical and surgical interventions, such as puberty blockers and genital surgery, for trans youth. The new law, which takes effect July 1, prohibits health care providers from violating the ban or they risk having their medical license revoked, and…
DeSantis Calls For New Laws Barring ESG in Florida Banking
February 13, 2023
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed new laws restricting financial institutions from using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to guide investment decisions. In a press conference held at Florida SouthWestern State College in Naples, Florida, on Feb. 13, DeSantis said he was partly acting to protect Florida public employees’ pensions, as ESG-driven investing may not…
Schumer Supports Lawmakers Investigating Introduction of a Nationwide TikTok Ban
February 13, 2023
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said during a Feb. 12 interview that lawmakers should consider a countrywide TikTok ban. Schumer’s comments came during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week.” “It’s something that should be looked at,” Schumer said of a potential ban on the app. “We do know there’s Chinese ownership of the company…
Oregon’s Eugene Council Bans Natural Gas Hookups in New Residences
After more than two years of debate, the Eugene City Council voted on Feb. 6 to ban natural gas hookups in new residential construction, becoming the first city in Oregon to prohibit new homes from using gas furnaces, water heaters, or appliances. During a closed meeting, the council first decided to deny a request by…
Eugene, Oregon, Bans Natural Gas Hookups in New Residences
After more than two years of debate, the City Council of Eugene, Oregon, voted on Feb. 6 to ban natural gas hookups in new residential construction, becoming the state’s first city to prohibit new homes from using gas furnaces, water heaters, or appliances. During a closed meeting, the council first decided to deny a request…
New Report Reveals American Companies With High Likelihood to Go ‘Woke’
A new report puts the spotlight on businesses at the risk of going “woke” by pushing ideologies rather than focusing on profits and revenues, giving Americans the ability to take preemptive action against such companies. The “Corporate Bias Ranking” report by the nonprofit 1792 Exchange assessed policies, practices, and other relevant criteria of more than…
Federal Court Urged to Reverse FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
A group of national medical associations and doctors urged a federal court on Feb. 10 to order a federal regulator to reverse its two-decade-old approval of Mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortions that critics say endangers women who use it. The abortion pill has become a focus of legal efforts by the pro-life movement…
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