The vote was 233-183 and was largely broken down by party lines. The move is not expected to be taken in the Republican-controlled Senate, but its passage is an opportunity for Democrats to make a statement opposing a policy that restricts immigration from several Muslim and African-majority countries. “It is …
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Authors: “We hope that our findings open a new avenue towards the creation of new drugs for the treatment of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease.” TOKYO – Although scientists know many of the underlying symptoms that trigger Alzheimer’s disease, the cure remains elusive. Now, a new study suggests that oxytocin, …
Read More »Pennsylvania fair gets caught up in online transphobia
A charity event in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, became controversial after a social media post compared a man in a garbage tank, wearing a dress, blonde wig, and glasses, to the health secretary. from the state, Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender and has been leading the state’s coronavirus response. “Dr. Levine? …
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Senator Rand paulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulCoronavirus speaks fracture GOP Unit Night Defense: House of Representatives passes defense bill Trump threatened to veto | Esper expresses concern about officers wearing military clothing. The Senate rejects the general restrictions on transfers of military-grade equipment to the police. PLUS (R-Ky.) He called for …
Read More »Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl says “teachers want to teach, not die” in a fiery reprimand from the Trump administration
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl issued a long statement criticizing President Trump and his administration for plans to reopen schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. The musician recorded himself apparently reading a written statement explaining that he had a special place in his heart for teachers in the United States, given …
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