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We may have equal marriage - but LGBTQ+ people are still locked out of equal parenthood | Freddy McConnell
The law is badly lagging behind when it comes to rights for LGBTQ+ families. We need urgent root-and-branch reform. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act is 10 years old. In the UK, any couple can marry. Likewise, thanks to this courageous pair, any ...The Guardian - World -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Clock ticking on landmark AI bills
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Advertisement Friday, April 26, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Two state AI bills face major test Image © Associated Press/Jessica Hill Two of the most consequential artificial intelligence bills ...The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consentABC News - Health -
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors get gender-affirming care without parent's permission
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors get gender-affirming care without parent's permissionABC News - Health -
Lost New York: remembering the city’s forgotten landmarks
A new exhibition at the New-York Historical Society looks back on years of radical change in the city for better and worse. In recent decades New York City has changed dramatically, transforming from the lows of the crime and drug epidemics that ...The Guardian - World - New York -
With Biden's rewrite of Title IX, women's equality is a thing of the past
It is not easy to roll back women’s rights, due process for all, and the color-blind application of justice at the same time. But Biden’s Title IX has managed.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
They’re Both Pro Hockey Players. This Is How They Make Their Marriage Work.
Luke Kunin has always enjoyed his wife Sophia’s support. Now that she’s playing at the highest level, it’s his turn to return the favor.The New York Times - Sports -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Congress passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?
A bill passed by Congress and signed by Biden requires owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban – it’s its biggest threat yet. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell itThe House of Representatives passed a bill that ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Bill that would fine parents for kids' crimes passes Tennessee legislature
If parents can't afford the fine, they will be able to work it off through community service.The Hill - Politics -
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.NBC News - Top stories -
White House Correspondents' weekend kicks off with celebration of LGBTQ community
Leaders in politics, technology and media celebrated the beginning of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner weekend with the ninth annual “Bytes & Bylines" reception Thursday evening in Washington. The event, held at the Irish ...The Hill - Politics -
Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harmABC News - Tech -
Macron criticises Rwanda-style asylum schemes days after UK passes bill
Such policies are ‘betrayal’ of values, says French president in speech covering defence and negative effects of Brexit. Emmanuel Macron has criticised migration policies that involve sending people to African countries as “a betrayal of our ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a combative press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday as they gathered to condemn antisemitism and the pro-Palestine demonstrations taking ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trialABC News - Entertainment - New York -
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo case
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo caseABC News - Entertainment - New York -
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
United Methodist delegates have endorsed a constitutional amendment that could let the U.S. church — where support has grown for the ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage — authorize such rites, even as more conservative churches would ...NBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists OK change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
If ratified, one effect of the change is that it could allow for the American church to authorize same-sex marriages within the church.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump Media asks lawmakers to investigate "unlawful trading activity"
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes is asking four House committees to investigate possible "naked" short selling in the company's shares.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
A Greek lawmaker faces a criminal charge for allegedly punching a colleague
A far-right Greek lawmaker has been charged with criminal assault for allegedly punching a colleague on the sidelines of a parliamentary debateABC News - World -
Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
Black lawmakers mourn the death of New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Following the news Wednesday of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), Black lawmakers shared memories and statements of support for the late lawmaker's family. In a statement, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighted the work ...The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools
Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schoolsABC News - Health -
Bavarian lawmakers again lift immunity of embattled AfD politician
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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measuresABC News - World -
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism
Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism. Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) plan to introduce the College Oversight ...The Hill - Politics -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
A prominent German far-right lawmaker says he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament electionsABC News - World - China -
Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal
Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following the chamber's vote to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, with one Republican who voted with Democrats among them. Arizona state House Rep. Matt Gress (R) was ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
German lawmakers assail far-right party over alleged China, Russia links following spying arrest
The German government and opposition lawmakers have assailed the far-right Alternative for Germany for its alleged closeness to Russia and China after an assistant to a legislator for the party was arrested on suspicion of spying for BeijingABC News - World - Germany -
EU Lawmakers Call for Release of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich and Others Held in Russia
European Parliament members condemn election process that elected Vladimir Putin as Russia’s leader.The Wall Street Journal - World - European Union -
The FCC Just Restored Net Neutrality. One Lawmaker Says It's Especially Important for Startups
Net neutrality may be back, but the jury is still out among the business community over how much of an impact the Obama-era measurereally has.Inc. - Business -
European lawmakers approved a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners held in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
European lawmakers approved a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners held in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Newsom introduces bill to support Arizona abortion access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new bill in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would allow Arizona abortion providers to be quickly approved for work in California, in response to Arizona implementing one of the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science