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Why Is Everyone In Trump World So Absurdly Tan? An Investigation.

Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty Seemingly everyone on President-elect Donald Trump's team seems to favor the day-glo look. A senior Trump administration official denied such claims, telling The New York Times in 2019 that the businessman’s glow even in the pale of a D.C. winter is just the result of “good genes.” Kriss Blevens, a long-time makeup artist for politicians, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

“It’s time to clean up shop”: Justice Democrats vow primary challenges against establishment Dems

Salon

The Justice Democrats, the group behind many of the insurgent progressive Democratic challengers who pulled off shocking upsets in recent years, are putting the party’s establishment on notice, telling Salon that they intend to back primary challengers in the 2026 midterms. Usamah Andrabi, a spokesman for the group, told Salon that “it’s time to clean up shop in the Democratic …

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3 months ago

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

NPR

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Black girls face more discipline and more severe punishments in public schools than girls from other racial backgrounds, according to a groundbreaking new report set for release Thursday by a congressional watchdog. Sponsor Message The findings offer a first of its kind snapshot …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dem leaders keep shrugging off Moms for Liberty — even as Trump keeps grooming them

Raw Story

CHICAGO — Local Democratic leaders from coast to coast have largely been left to fend for themselves in combating Moms for Liberty, as the far-right group continues its book-banning march into school districts small and large alike nationwide. As Raw Story first reported last summer, some powerful Democratic leaders in Washington were — and, as we found out covering this …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Associated Press

Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies link to increased rates of cancer. Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley …

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4 months, 1 week ago

After a slew of controversies, the SBC turns to a low-key leader to keep things cool

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As he stepped up into the old-fashioned wooden pulpit on a recent Sunday, Pastor Clint Pressley wasted no time. After quickly thanking the student discipleship minister who had brought many of the church’s Camp Paradise teens to the 11 a.m. service at his church, Hickory Grove Baptist, Pressley turned to the task at hand. Pressley, 55, the …

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5 months ago

Progressives in Congress back Harris as small donations mount

Raw Story

Several progressive members of Congress and organizations have endorsed U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris since President Joe Biden on Sunday exited the contest and expressed his support for her becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. Omar shared a pair of photos of her and the vice president on social media and said, "Thrilled to support Kamala Harris as our Democratic nominee …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any female pastors

LA Times

Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with female pastors in the denomination’s constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. It is the final day of the SBC’s two-day annual meeting in Indianapolis where Southern Baptists have also elected a new convention president …

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7 months, 1 week ago

FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency’s toxic workplace culture

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg sat for a second day of grilling Thursday on Capitol Hill, this time at the Senate Banking Committee, after a damning report about the agency’s toxic workplace culture was released last week. An independent review of the FDIC ‘s workplace culture released last week describes an environment that fostered “hostile, abusive, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The GOP Plan For Executions If Trump Wins

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING During the final six months of Donald Trump’s presidency, his administration carried out an unprecedented execution spree, killing 13 people on federal death row and ending a 17-year de facto federal execution moratorium. “To expand the death penalty would just be a sea change that would affect decades of jurisprudence, and I don’t think there are enough …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Squad’ dying?

Raw Story

WASHINGTON — “The Squad” — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tight knit band of progressive rabble-rousers — is still making headlines. Three members of "The Squad" — Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Rashida Tlaib — arrive before participating during a town hall hosted by the NAACP on September 11, 2019, in Washington, D.C. “Is The Squad on the ropes?” …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden calls murdered jogger 'LINCOLN Riley': President, 81, holds up pin given by Marjorie Taylor Greene and says Georgia student was 'killed by an illegal' but gets her name wrong

Daily Mail

President Joe Biden flubbed the name of Laken Riley, the young woman whose death has become a symbol of the border crisis after an illegal immigrant was charged with her murder. President Joe Biden started off his State of the Union address by attacking Donald Trump A protester yelled out at President Biden and was removed from the House Chamber …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Steelers release Mitch Trubisky, Chukwuma Okorafor, Pressley Harvin

New York Times

In a wave of cost-saving moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky, offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin, the team announced Monday. @BordasLawhttps://t.co/pzqhlZFccq — Pittsburgh Steelers February 12, 2024 All together, the transactions save the Steelers $12.8 million against the cap next season, according to Over the Cap. GO DEEPER 'Blessed child': Steelers first-round pick Broderick Jones …

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1 year ago

Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. In a statement, Pressley said the legislation was necessary due to policies and court rulings that “continue to disenfranchise voters from all walks …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Vick Hope puts on a leggy display in a silver mirrored minidress as she shows her support to fiancé Calvin Harris at the Rolling Stone UK Awards

Daily Mail

Vick Hope put on a dazzling display at the first ever Rolling Stone UK Awards in London on Tuesday. Head turner: Vick Hope put on a dazzling display at the first ever Rolling Stone UK Awards in London on Tuesday Gorgeous: Vick complemented her thigh-skimming minidress with black heels and a glamorous make-up look Vick complemented her thigh-skimming minidress with …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Clara Amfo puts on a leggy display in a stylish off-white co-ord as she attends the Rolling Stone UK Awards

Daily Mail

Clara Amfo put on a leggy display as she attended the Rolling Stone UK Awards wearing a chic co-ord on Thursday. Glamorous: Clara Amfo, 39, put on a leggy display as she attended the Rolling Stone UK awards wearing a chic co-ord on Thursday Gorgeous: The radio star and presenter arrived at London's Camden Roundhouse ahead of an evening celebrating …

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1 year, 1 month ago

AJ Odudu stuns in a purple PVC gown as she joins sparkly mini dress clad Vick Hope and glam Mollie King in leading the arrivals at the first Rolling Stone UK Awards

Daily Mail

AJ Odudu, Vick Hope and Mollie King brought the glamour to the world of rock and roll at the Rolling Stone UK Awards at London's Camden Roundhouse on Thursday. Guests: AJ Odudu, Vick Hope and Mollie King brought the glamour to the world of rock and roll at the Rolling Stone UK Awards at London's Camden Roundhouse on Thursday Sizzling: …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘Ridiculed by many’: Rep. Dean Phillips is the Dem presidential candidate no Dem wants

Raw Story

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dean Phillips has a presidential tour bus and a welcoming slogan — “Everyone’s Invited!” — but no one in Washington seems to even care about his longshot primary challenge to President Joe Biden. “Dean’s a classmate — we came in together,” Pressley finally told Raw Story. “There’d be a case more than, ‘He’s too old,’” Pocan said, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football PITTSBURGH — On the first play from scrimmage Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett dropped back and let it rip. GO DEEPER Steelers' Pickett a 'game-time decision' vs. Titans; Fitzpatrick out However, when the Steelers look back at Sunday’s result, they’ll find self-inflicted wounds …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Blueface proposes — in a pop-up strip club of his own creation — at Steelers-Rams game

LA Times

Blueface, seen with Pittsburgh Steelers players Christian Kuntz, left, and Pressley Harvin III, right, on game day, proposed to his girlfriend Sunday in a luxury suite-turned-strip club at the Rams-Steelers game. The newly engaged couple’s celebration comes a little over a month after Alexis called Blueface a deadbeat after he was seen hanging out with ex-girlfriend Chrisean Rock, with whom …

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1 year, 3 months ago

US: Democratic lawmakers offer student loan payment deferral for sexual assault survivors

Firstpost

Several national organizations, including the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and the YWCA, have already given their support to the bill. An earlier version of the bill was introduced last summer but did not progress beyond the House Democratic lawmakers in the United States are advocating for a new bill aimed at providing sexual assault survivors with the chance …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Man who placed subway performer in fatal chokehold to be charged

Al Jazeera

Prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office have announced they plan to bring criminal charges against a United States Marine veteran who placed a homeless subway passenger in a deadly chokehold, sparking widespread outrage. A New York City medical examiner later issued a report saying Neely died by homicide resulting from a “compression of neck”. “When Mr. Neely began aggressively …

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1 year, 7 months ago

US subway death spurs outrage, calls for better social services

Al Jazeera

Prominent figures, including US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have called for accountability in the death. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, another progressive Democrat, echoed Pressley’s sentiments and criticised the city of New York for raising rents and attempting to “militarize itself while many in power demonize the poor”. That’s what happen when we defund everything but the carceral state.” Prominent civil rights lawyer …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Associated Press

Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author 2. Never Finished by David Goggins, narrated by the author, Adam Skolnick and Jacqueline Gardner 5. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, narrated by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie 3. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, narrated by Brittany Pressley and Ryan West 5. Regretting You by …

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Why Is Everyone In Trump World So Absurdly Tan? An Investigation.

“It’s time to clean up shop”: Justice Democrats vow primary challenges against establishment Dems

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

Dem leaders keep shrugging off Moms for Liberty — even as Trump keeps grooming them

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

After a slew of controversies, the SBC turns to a low-key leader to keep things cool

Progressives in Congress back Harris as small donations mount

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any female pastors

FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency’s toxic workplace culture

The GOP Plan For Executions If Trump Wins

Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Squad’ dying?

Biden calls murdered jogger 'LINCOLN Riley': President, 81, holds up pin given by Marjorie Taylor Greene and says Georgia student was 'killed by an illegal' but gets her name wrong

Steelers release Mitch Trubisky, Chukwuma Okorafor, Pressley Harvin

Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record

Vick Hope puts on a leggy display in a silver mirrored minidress as she shows her support to fiancé Calvin Harris at the Rolling Stone UK Awards

Clara Amfo puts on a leggy display in a stylish off-white co-ord as she attends the Rolling Stone UK Awards

AJ Odudu stuns in a purple PVC gown as she joins sparkly mini dress clad Vick Hope and glam Mollie King in leading the arrivals at the first Rolling Stone UK Awards

‘Ridiculed by many’: Rep. Dean Phillips is the Dem presidential candidate no Dem wants

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars

Blueface proposes — in a pop-up strip club of his own creation — at Steelers-Rams game

US: Democratic lawmakers offer student loan payment deferral for sexual assault survivors

Man who placed subway performer in fatal chokehold to be charged

US subway death spurs outrage, calls for better social services

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com