The Verge reports that the dating app Bumble has temporarily disabled a feature that allowed users to filter potential matches based on their political leanings. The feature allows users to identify and filter matches with options including “Apolitical,” “Moderate,” “Liberal,” and “Conservative.” … [Read more...] about Dating App Bumble Disables Filter on Political Beliefs to ‘Prevent Misuse’
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UC Berkeley reverses course and will not close institute helping students of color
The response “made clear that there has been insufficient prior consultation with faculty and other stakeholders” about UC Berkeley’s plan for the institute, a network of academic programs, said a letter Thursday to the ISSI from Linda Haverty Rugg, associate vice chancellor for research, and Randy Katz, vice chancellor for research. The letter said the university had intended to dismantle the institute but preserve its individual programs. … [Read more...] about UC Berkeley reverses course and will not close institute helping students of color
Manchin says 14th Amendment ouster should be ‘consideration’ for Sens. Hawley, Cruz
Hawley -- though not mentioning his fundraising efforts -- wrote a Wednesday op-ed in The Missouri Times blasting "much of the media" and "many members of the Washington establishment" who "want to deceive Americans into thinking those who raised concerns incited violence, simply by voicing the concern." … [Read more...] about Manchin says 14th Amendment ouster should be ‘consideration’ for Sens. Hawley, Cruz
Widow Of Slain LASD Sgt. Steve Owen Wants Killer To Face Death Penalty
On the first day of his term, Gascón, who won over voters in November with his promise of sweeping reforms, issued a number of directives — one of which removed the death penalty as a punishment and another that stopped the practice of seeking special enhancements for especially violent cases, which can add years to prison sentences. … [Read more...] about Widow Of Slain LASD Sgt. Steve Owen Wants Killer To Face Death Penalty