Race

Florida School District Faces Lawsuit Over Removal of Books on Race and LGBTQ+ Identities, Judge Rules

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit can proceed against a Florida Panhandle school district for removing books about race and LGBTQ+ identities from library shelves. U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell II, based in Pensacola, made the ruling on Wednesday, granting standing to the writers’ group PEN America, publisher Penguin Random House, banned authors, and parents to pursue their claims under the First Amendment’s free speech protections. However, the judge denied a claim under the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. “We are gratified that the Judge recognized that books cannot … Read more

Judge Judy Throws Support Behind Nikki Haley for 2024 Presidential Race, Cites Leadership and Common Sense

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NEW YORK – Former television personality Judge Judith Sheindlin, known as Judge Judy, has publicly endorsed Nikki Haley for the 2024 presidential race. Sheindlin praised Haley’s intelligence, executive experience, and successful tenure as governor, as well as her international reputation as Ambassador to the United Nations. In response, Haley expressed gratitude for Sheindlin’s support, describing her as a no-nonsense and respected figure. Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration, has recently gained momentum in the polls. She is currently in second place behind former President … Read more

Charlize Theron Stands Strong for the Drag Community on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Premiere

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LOS ANGELES – Charlize Theron, Academy Award-winning actress, expressed her support for the drag community during her appearance as a guest judge on the Season 16 premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Theron’s strong message to the contestants garnered widespread attention on social media. She urged them to remain resilient amidst the increasing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation directly targeting drag performers. Theron’s pep talk emphasized the importance of standing up against discrimination and not giving up. In her conversation with the contestants on the aftershow, “RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked,” Theron expanded on her beliefs. As a … Read more