“NFL policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement. “Whether the laws and regulations of a state and local community are consistent with these policies would be one of many factors NFL owners may use to evaluate potential Super Bowl host sites.” … [Read more...] about Disney Threatens to Boycott Georgia over Religious Freedom Bill
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Senate Panel Unanimously Approves Yellen Nomination to Treasury
Yellen is the first woman nominated as Treasury Secretary and, if confirmed, will be the first woman to hold that office. She was the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve and the first to chair the Council of Economic Advisers. Ten years after Yellen’s stint at the CEA, Christina Romer became the second chair of that panel. Biden has tapped Princeton economist Cecilia Rouse to chair it in his administration. … [Read more...] about Senate Panel Unanimously Approves Yellen Nomination to Treasury
Heisman Trophy outlook: Pac-12 faces long odds in 2021 race without a preseason frontrunner
We know this because of past dark-horse candidates – from Oregon’s LaMichael James and Arizona’s Ka’Deem Carey to Stanford’s Bryce Love and Washington State’s Gardner Minshew – whose vote totals didn’t match their qualifications. … [Read more...] about Heisman Trophy outlook: Pac-12 faces long odds in 2021 race without a preseason frontrunner
Warnock Ducks Meghan McCain’s Court-Packing Question Twice — Then Whoopi Goldberg Cuts Her Off
“You talked a lot about unity on the campaign trail and the need to unify the country and unify Georgians, but Progressives across the country are celebrating that your election could mean adding two states, eliminating the filibuster and packing the Supreme Court with more members. Chuck Schumer this morning tweeted, quote, ‘Buckle up,'” McCain explained. … [Read more...] about Warnock Ducks Meghan McCain’s Court-Packing Question Twice — Then Whoopi Goldberg Cuts Her Off
Schumer calls for DOJ watchdog to probe alleged Trump effort to oust acting AG
The report was just the latest revelation of the Trump campaign's attempts to overturn the results of the presidential election. Trump had railed against his loss to President Biden, citing unsubstantiated voter fraud claims, and has looked to overturn it by filing dozens of lawsuits, pressuring state lawmakers to send his backers to the Electoral College instead of Biden electors and even leaning on former Vice President Mike PenceMichael (Mike) Richard PenceTrump planned to oust acting AG to overturn Georgia election results: report Trump actions illustrate why Congress must pass the For the People Act Cheney tests Trump grip on GOP post-presidency MORE to block the certification of Biden’s victory. … [Read more...] about Schumer calls for DOJ watchdog to probe alleged Trump effort to oust acting AG
