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Biden's second executive order would restore union bargaining rights revoked by the Trump administration, protect the civil service system and promote a $15 hourly minimum wage for all federal workers. The Democratic president also plans to start a 100-day process for the federal government to require its contractors to pay at least $15 an hour and provide emergency paid leave to workers, which could put pressure on other private employers to boost their wages and benefits. … [Read more...] about Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan

“We wouldn’t dare go in there in the ’70s or ’80s,” says Marc Huestis, a longtime producer of special events at the Castro Theater, acknowledging the bar’s reputation for older clientele. “It was our future then, we didn’t want to be reminded of it. When Jeff and George took it over it became more hip. That’s when I started taking stars there after my shows, we practically had to pry Alan Cumming out of the place.” … [Read more...] about S.F gay landmark Twin Peaks Tavern was in danger of closing. Its patrons helped keep it open — for now

But Denver Riggleman, a former Republican congressman and intelligence official who was the GOP’s loudest QAnon critic during his time in Congress, said that the SF-86 already asks applicants if they had ever supported an overthrow of the U.S. government. Riggleman—who said he’s filled out the SF-86 “six or seven times”—argued that adding a question to screen for QAnon beliefs might be redundant, become a slippery slope to encompassing other conspiracies, or ensnare people who don’t believe in the most extreme theories. … [Read more...] about Dem’s New Bill Aims to Bar QAnon Followers From Security Clearances

On the outrage felt by leading sports personalities over a banner stating that white lives matter being flown above a football match, Burnely’s team captain, Ben Mee said: “It’s a minority of our supporters — I know I speak for a massive part of our support who distance ourselves from anything like that,” adding that the club was “ashamed” and “embarrassed” by the banner. … [Read more...] about English Football Club Angry that ‘White Lives Matter’ Banner Flew Above Stadium During Match

The Mexico City Policy, otherwise known as the “Global Gag Rule,” requires overseas organizations that are receiving aid from the United States not to promote abortion. The policy was first established by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984. … [Read more...] about Biden Floats Funding Abortions In Poor Countries While Answering ‘Overpopulation’ Question