Lewiston, ME

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The Hill

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule expanding federal nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ students.  The decision by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves halts enforcement of changes to Title IX — the federal civil rights law preventing sex discrimination in schools and education programs that receive government funding — that were finalized in…

Judge blocks Biden’s transgender student protections in 6 more states

The Standard

A Christian social worker who was rejected for a job after a health charity discovered his views on homosexuality has vowed to appeal after an employment tribunal upheld part of his claim but ruled he was not discriminated against by the failure to employ him.Felix Ngole, 46, told a hearing in Leeds in April that Touchstone Leeds discriminated against him because of his religious beliefs when they refused him the job as a hospital discharge mental health support worker, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in 2022.He had previously won a Court of Appeal case against Sheffield University which had wanted...

Christian social worker refused job due to views says he will appeal judgment

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

North Carolina State

A parent from North Carolina is furious after their kid’s school leaked information that revealed the 6-year-old twins are being raised in a gender-nonconforming home, leading to an online campaign of hate against the “satanic” family. Gender-Nonconforming. Mortellus, a trans nonbinary parent, is raising twins in a...

Trans Parent Raising Gender-Nonconforming Twins Faces Hate Campaign in North Carolina

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group issued a public notice about the February ransomware hack on its Change Healthcare unit on Thursday as part of its requirements to notify the estimated one-third of the country whose private data may have been exposed in the attack.

UnitedHealth issues breach notification on Change Healthcare hack

Regardless of why someone comes into a library, every patron should be free to interact with staff, browse materials, and use the internet without fear of harassment or worse. That freedom depends on libraries upholding patron privacy. With nearly 400 active anti-trans bills pending in state legislatures as of April...

Prioritizing Trans Privacy

LGBTQ+ people have a significantly lower rate of homeownership than their straight and cisgender peers, and U.S. lawmakers are demanding to know why. Several members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter, exclusively shared with The Advocate, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau inquiring about the "disparities" in homeownership and the lack of data surrounding LGBTQ+ households. The group asked Director Rohit Chopra to create a Data Action Plan involving sexual orientation and gender identity minorities and to investigate queer consumers' complaints about home-buying services.

Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Forbes Advisor

What Steps Should You Take If You're Considering Legal Action?. Many people find themselves under pressure at work, feeling stressed about performing their job responsibilities. In some cases, however, the mental damage that your employer causes can go beyond the ordinary. In those situations, can you sue your employer for emotional distress?

Can I Sue My Employer For Emotional Distress?

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Buffalo, NY

Shine My Crown

An unidentified African American woman working at a law firm in Buffalo, New York, has faced discrimination after a white colleague questioned…
The post Viral Video Shows Discrimination Against African American Employee In Buffalo Law Firm appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Viral Video Shows Discrimination Against African American Employee In Buffalo Law Firm

Many employers are spending money on benefits that do not match the objectives of their workforce, based on a recent survey by Payroll Integrations, which connects payroll provider programs with employers. According to Payroll Integrations’ recent survey, summarized in the 2024 State of Employee Financial Wellness Report, only 18% of...

Where is the Disconnect Between Employers and Employees?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

June is a vibrant and meaningful month filled with rainbow-colored joy! It all began in 1969 with the iconic Stonewall riots, a historic event that paved the way for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. In today's world, Pride Month has evolved into a spectacular extravaganza, encompassing grand parades, lively picnics,...

12 Children's Books To Read During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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Lewiston policy letting teachers 'hide' students' gender identities sparks debate

LEWISTON, Maine (CITC) — A Lewiston Public Schools (LPS) policy allows teachers to conceal students' gender identities from their parents, sparking outrage with a parents' rights...

Lewiston policy letting teachers 'hide' students' gender identities sparks debate

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