Actress Ashley Judd’s #MeToo Moment Was Driven By A ‘Commitment’ To Her Younger Self
In a StoryCorps conversation, Ashley Judd talks about being one of the first women to publicly accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and about the “barn doors” that were flung open as a result.
Georgia Lawmakers Punish Delta Air Lines Over NRA Feud
After the Atlanta-based carrier said it was ending an NRA discount, the state’s GOP lawmakers made good on a threat to eliminate a proposed tax exemption on jet fuel worth millions to the airline.
Science Provides Few Facts On Effects Of Gun Policies, Report Finds
A review by the RAND Corporation finds little evidence as to whether many popular gun control policies do or don’t affect gun violence. In many cases, solid studies just haven’t been done.
Investor Group Has Deal To Buy Weinstein Co., Start New Movie Studio
The group says the new company will be led by a majority-female board of directors. The firm had been in turmoil over allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against ex-Chairman Harvey Weinstein.
Depth Of Russian Politician’s Cultivation Of NRA Ties Revealed
Alexander Torshin’s links to NRA leaders are deeper than previously known, NPR has learned. He claims to have met Donald Trump in 2015 and served as a U.S. election observer in 2012 through the NRA.
U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Is Latest Career Diplomat To Resign
Roberta Jacobson didn’t give a reason but according to former U.S. and Mexican diplomats, the strain in the countries’ relations made her job particularly difficult.
Oakland Mayor Stands By ‘Fair Warning’ Of Impending ICE Operation
ICE’s deputy director called the mayor’s warning a politically driven and reckless decision that likely allowed people targeted by agents to get away. The
Senators Push For Leadership At Indian Health Service
President Trump first nominee to lead the Indian Health Service is out of the picture. Montana’s senators are urging the administration to name a new nominee quickly.
He Will, He Won’t: Miami School Superintendent Rejects NYC’s Top Job
In an emotional session of an emergency school board meeting, Dade County’s Alberto Carvalho rejected a job offer announced just the day before.
Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms
Planned Parenthood says it will be a major presence in Senate and gubernatorial races in eight battleground states in this year’s midterm elections. It promises to spend record dollars as well.
Colleges Say Suspensions For Gun Control Protests Won’t Hurt Applicants
Many high schools say they will suspend student activists who walk out of classes to take part in gun control protests in the wake of the Florida school shooting. But dozens of colleges are taking the opposite stand, praising student activists and prom…
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