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- With Abortion Largely Banned in Texas, an Oklahoma Clinic Is Inundated September 26, 2021The new law prohibits abortions after about six weeks, a very early stage of pregnancy. Many women are now traveling out of state for the procedure.
- The Marines Reluctantly Let a Sikh Officer Wear a Turban. He Says It’s Not Enough. September 26, 2021While other armed services allow some religion-based exceptions to dress standards without problems, the Marines insist that even small deviations can threaten the force’s effectiveness.
- For Schumer and Pelosi, the Challenge of a Career With No Margin for Error September 27, 2021The top two Democrats in Congress face a daunting pile of legislative imperatives. With President Biden’s agenda hanging in the balance and few votes to spare, can they get it done?
- New Limits Give Chinese E-Gamers Whiplash September 26, 2021China has a complex relationship with video games. New government rules for minors have made it even more so.
- Speaker Pelosi Delays Vote on Infrastructure Bill September 27, 2021Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said that the House would take up the $1 trillion bill on Thursday, hours before government funding is scheduled to lapse.
- The Cause of the Derailed Amtrak Train Remains Unclear September 27, 2021Five were still hospitalized on Sunday following the crash in Montana that killed three passengers.
- As Covid Wave Pushes Up Demand, Costco Limits Purchases of Toilet Paper and Water September 26, 2021The retailer cited an uptick in demand because of the Delta variant and a shortage of truck drivers.
- New Mexico health officials link misuse of ivermectin to two Covid-19 deaths. September 26, 2021Calls to poison control centers have soared across the country as misinformation spreads touting the anti-parasite drug as a Covid treatment.
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- German election live: Social Democrats secure narrow win as CDU plunges to historic low September 27, 2021Official preliminary results show SPD secured 25.7% of the vote and CDU won 24.1%German election results: exit polls and possible coalitions 4.44am BST The liberal FDP and the Greens are regarded as kingmakers in this election, with both of the three-way coalitions considered most likely to succeed the current government containing both parties.German media […]
- Covid has wiped out years of progress on life expectancy, finds study September 26, 2021Pandemic behind biggest fall in life expectancy in western Europe since second world war, say researchersThe Covid pandemic has caused the biggest decrease in life expectancy in western Europe since the second world war, according to a study.Data from most of the 29 countries – spanning most of Europe, the US and Chile – that were analysed by scientists reco […]
- Boris Johnson to consider using army to supply petrol stations September 26, 2021Ministers to discuss emergency plan Operation Escalin after BP reveals a third of its forecourts have shortagesHundreds of soldiers could be scrambled to deliver fuel to petrol stations running dry across the country due to panic buying and a shortage of drivers under an emergency plan expected to be considered by Boris Johnson on Monday.The prime minister w […]
- Swiss vote overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage in referendum September 26, 2021‘Marriage for All’ proposal backed by 64.1% of voters in nationwide referendumSwiss voters have decided by a clear margin to allow same-sex couples to marry, in a referendum that brings the Alpine nation into line with many others in western Europe.Official results showed the measure passed with 64.1% of voters in favour and won a majority in all of Switzerl […]
- Iceland no longer has more female than male MPs after recount September 26, 2021Initial election result gave women 33 seats, but total was later revised down to 30Iceland briefly celebrated electing a female-majority parliament on Sunday, before a recount produced a result just short of the landmark for gender parity in the north Atlantic island nation.The initial vote count gave female candidates 33 seats in Iceland’s 63-seat parliamen […]
- Children set for more climate disasters than their grandparents, research shows September 26, 2021Climate crisis brings stark intergenerational injustice but rapid emission cuts can limit damagePeople born today will suffer many times more extreme heatwaves and other climate disasters over their lifetimes than their grandparents, research has shown.The study is the first to assess the contrasting experience of climate extremes by different age groups and […]
- Five Palestinians shot dead in gun battles with Israeli troops in West Bank September 27, 2021Two Israeli soldiers were also seriously wounded after violence erupted when troops tried to arrest suspected Hamas militantsFive Palestinians have been killed after gun battles erupted when Israeli troops conducted a series of raids against suspected Hamas militants across the occupied West Bank.The fighting on Sunday was the deadliest violence between Isra […]
- Spice Girl among stars to begin phone-hacking claims against Murdoch empire September 26, 2021Melanie Chisholm, Boyzone’s Shane Lynch and S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt latest to allege voicemail interceptionA group of 1990s pop stars are among the latest individuals to launch phone-hacking cases against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, as the scandal that has dogged the company for more than 15 years continues to rumble on at the high court.Melanie Chish […]
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- German elections: Centre-left narrowly wins against Merkel's party September 27, 2021Initial results show Social Democrats beating the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel.
- Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards September 26, 2021The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law.
- Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified' September 26, 2021Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban.
- Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes September 26, 2021Nearly two-thirds have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.
- COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit September 27, 2021The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target.
- Iceland misses out on Europe's first female-majority parliament after recount September 26, 2021A recount dashes Iceland's belief that it had Europe's first parliament with 50% of seats held by women.
- San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum September 26, 2021Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave.
- China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world September 27, 2021The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse.
Darth Vader Don’t Apologize: James Earl Jones Calls The Tea Party Racist
• July 14, 2012 • Comments Off on Darth Vader Don’t Apologize: James Earl Jones Calls The Tea Party RacistPosted in American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Obama Administration, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
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