Meaning

Relentless Pushback: Kansas Republicans Unable to Pin Down the Elusive Meaning of Diversity

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TOPEKA, Kansas — A controversial bill in Kansas has sparked a heated debate among Republicans regarding the definition and promotion of diversity in the state. The proposed legislation, which aims to ban diversity training and education, has drawn criticism from those who argue it undermines efforts to address systemic inequalities. However, proponents claim the bill seeks to protect individuals from what they perceive as “divisive ideologies.” Kansas Republicans have been pushing for the ban on diversity training, but they have struggled to provide a clear and concise definition of what they mean by “diversity.” While … Read more

Ben Roberts-Smith Appeals Defamation Lawsuit Loss, Argues ‘Blooding the Rookie’ Statement in War Crimes Case Has Different Meaning

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SYDNEY, Australia – Lawyers representing Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, argued in court that statements referring to “blooding the rookie” may have only involved lawful killing in combat, rather than proof of an unarmed Afghan being executed. The remarks were made during an appeal hearing in the Full Court of the Federal Court after Roberts-Smith lost a defamation lawsuit to Nine Newspapers last year. Roberts-Smith filed the lawsuit in 2018 against the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Canberra Times over their reporting of war crime allegations. However, his case was dismissed by … Read more

Carroll Trial’s Intriguing Twist: The Judge’s Curious Query on the Meaning of ‘M’ Leaves Jury Puzzled, Says Friend

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New York, NY – A judge overseeing a high-profile defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump asked the jury to clarify the meaning of the letter “M” in relation to the damages sought by the plaintiff, E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, a writer and media personality, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s. The request for clarification provided a curious insight into the legal proceedings surrounding the case. During the trial, Carroll’s close friend, Jennifer Brennan, testified about a conversation she had in 2019 with Carroll, immediately after … Read more