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☆ Opinion | The Gravest Threats to Campus Speech Come From States, Not Students
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Christina Paxson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Several states, including Georgia, Idaho and most notably Florida, have passed varying laws making it easier to ban books and limit what American educators can teach. I am the president of a private, nonprofit university in Rhode Island, a state founded on the values of freedom and tolerance. The new laws censor their voices as well as those of their faculty and students. Proponents of these laws attempt to justify them by repeating claims that universities are places where political correctness runs rampant and students are intolerant of alternative viewpoints. Students should not ‌violate university policies and ‌shout down speakers they don’t agree with.

☆ Book Bans Rising Rapidly in the U.S., Free Speech Groups Find
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Alexandra Alter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Free speech advocates are troubled by not just the sharp rise in book bans, but also the new ways in which books are being targeted. Until fairly recently, most book removals occurred when a parent raised concerns about a title with a teacher or librarian. Complaints were typically resolved quietly, after a school board or committee evaluated the material and determined whether it was appropriate for students. The rise of these networks meant that specific books — often titles that center on L.G.B.T.Q. PEN and other free speech groups say that the new laws have had a chilling effect.

☆ Opinion | Sorry, Republicans, Your Trans Panic Won’t Help You Win
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Lydia Polgreen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

State legislatures across the country are enacting draconian abortion bans that are producing predictably tragic outcomes. It has become blindingly obvious what happens when Republicans legislate what Americans do with their sex organs. For years even before the fall of Roe, conservatives have used hard-edge anti-trans messaging in both red and swing state races, only to come up short. issues as a wedge in races in swing states from the Midwest to the Sunbelt to New England. The data suggest that opposition to trans rights cannot overcome — or possibly even make a dent in — the advantage that comes to Democrats in swing states for supporting abortion rights.

☆ How Much Power Should the Courts Have?
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Emily Bazelon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Many of the new constitutions gave the high courts clear authority to safeguard the rights of minorities and the democratic system. Some of the courts vigorously wielded this power to set aside majoritarian decisions that appeared to undermine democracy over the longer run. “If courts abdicate their responsibility to protect democracy, they’re not doing their job,” says Dixon, a law professor at the University of South Wales in Australia. In the 1980s, as Israel’s Jewish population became more religious and traditional, secular Israeli law professors drafted provisions for a constitution, consulting with their American peers and Aharon Barak, an Israeli Supreme Court justice. “Over the last 20 years, the Israeli Supreme Court, while issuing valuable rulings on the rights of women, L.G.B.T.Q.

☆ Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee Law That Restricts Drag Performances
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Emily Cochrane | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

NASHVILLE — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the implementation of a Tennessee law aimed at restricting public drag performances, hours before it was set to go into effect. A Memphis theater company that frequently stages drag performances, Friends of George’s, challenged the law this week, arguing that the ambiguity of the law violated the theater’s constitutional rights. Violators of the law would be charged with a misdemeanor, or a felony for continued offenses. The measure, passed by the Republican-dominated legislature and signed into law on March 1, was set to go into effect on Saturday. community, had raised concerns about the implications for drag performers and transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

☆ Beyoncé Makes History at a Star-Powered Grammy Ceremony
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé made Grammy history on Sunday night, setting a record at the awards’ 65th annual ceremony for the most career wins by any artist, after picking up a string of trophies for “Renaissance,” her hit album that mined decades of dance music. But she was once again shut out of the major categories, winning all four of her prizes for the night in down-ballot genre categories. Styles seemed at a loss for words as he accepted his Grammy, opening his remarks with a stunned profanity. Still, Beyoncé’s accomplishment resonated throughout the evening. Accepting her 32nd career award, Beyoncé thanked God and her family, and honored her “Uncle Jonny,” a gay relative whom she has described in the past as her “godmother” and as the person who exposed her to L.G.B.T.Q.

Persons: Beyoncé, ”, Harry Styles, ” Lizzo, Bonnie Raitt, “, Styles, God, Uncle Jonny Organizations: ANGELES, “

☆ The Year in Pictures 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +57 min

Every year, starting in early fall, photo editors at The New York Times begin sifting through the year’s work in an effort to pick out the most startling, most moving, most memorable pictures. But 2022 undoubtedly belongs to the war in Ukraine, a conflict now settling into a worryingly predictable rhythm. Erin Schaff/The New York Times “When you’re standing on the ground, you can’t visualize the scope of the destruction. Jim Huylebroek for The New York Times Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 25. We see the same images over and over, and it’s really hard to make anything different.” Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb 26.

☆ How Diverse Are the Candidates in the Midterm Elections?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Maggie Astor | Eleanor Lutz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The House of RepresentativesThere are at least 403 people of color, women or nonbinary candidates running for seats in the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Hispanic men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 11 Senate candidates who are Black this year. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ga. Raphael Warnock Ala. Will Boyd Ark. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 25 women nominated for governor — 16 Democrats and nine Republicans. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ala. Yolanda Flowers Ark.

How Putin and Friends Stalled Climate Progress A handful of powerful world leaders rallied around Russia and undercut global cooperation. Mr. Putin has gained from this as the increasingly autocratic Mr. Xi finds common cause with the Kremlin. “Much depends on whether authoritarian leaders perceive climate action to be in their self-interest.”Though their actions help Mr. Putin, their track records on climate are mixed. Mr. Xi called Mr. Putin his “best friend.”He was returning the favor from a year earlier, when Mr. Putin hosted Mr. Xi at the Grand Kremlin Palace and awarded him one of Russia’s highest medals for foreign dignitaries. At a news conference with Mr. Putin, Mr. Bolsonaro thanked his “dear friend,” saying that Mr. Putin had offered him support when other world leaders were criticizing his Amazon policy.

☆ Meet the Pop Icons Who Inspired a Generation of Arab Queens
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Shane O Neill | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Surfacing Meet the Pop IconsWho Inspired a Generation ofArab QueensAs children, the drag queens of Beirut didn’t have to look far for inspiration. ... / ... Click to unmute RotanaShe doesn’t particularly like Haifa’s voice, and doesn’t think she’s a good dancer either. Just this year, Feghali appeared on Lebanese TV impersonating her. ... / ... Click to unmute Télé LibanFor Diva, performing as Sabah and incorporating Arab culture into her drag represents a paradigm shift in how Beirut’s L.G.B.T.Q. The sender’s bio read, “Future Lebanese drag queen.”“This is what I want to see,” Anya said, using an expletive.

☆ (VIDEO) Jurnalistul Protasevici, cu fața plină de vânătăi, apare într-un video în care spune că se află în spatele tulburărilor civile și că este tratat bine
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-25 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Lukașenko a dat ordin personal ca avionul Ryanair să fie detrunat către aeroportul din Minsk, după o așa-zisă amenințare cu bombă. A fost atât de activ încât în noiembrie anul trecut a fost acuzat de incitare la ură socială și la tulburarea ordinii publice. Pe vremea când era adolescent, mai notează New York Times, Protasevici a devenit disident intrând în atenția forțelor de ordine. El a fost exmatriculat de la o școală de renume pentru că participase la un protest în 2011. Ulterior, a fost exmatriculat și de la cursurile de jurnalism pe care le urma la Universitatea de Stat din Minsk.

Persons: Roman, Lukașenko, Vladimir Putin, american Antony Blinken, Protasevici, El Organizations: Reuters, Ministerul, Interne, UE, Universitatea de Stat Locations: Minsk, american, Belarus, Protasevici, Lituania, New York Times

Bîrlădean, în luna aprilie magazinul „George Standard Garage” marchează 2 ani de la fondare. „George Standard Garage” e un magazin de suflet, cu produse unice, pentru oameni care știu să aprecieze calitatea! C.: Știm că la George Standard Garage, gurmanzii găsesc delicii unice pe piața Republicii Moldova. C.: În aprilie marcați 2 ani de activitate „George Standard Garage”. Acest lucru este posibil grație tuturor celor care cumpără produsele George Standard Garage.

Persons: George, George Standard, ., Eu, C . Organizations: George Standard Garage, George Standard Locations: Moldova, gurmanzii, Republicii Moldova, Republica Moldova, Spania, francez, elvețian, Anglia, Olanda, Uruguay, America, Australia, Noua Zeelandă

☆ VIDEO/ Sponsorii cu interese ai Primăriei Chișinău
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-15 | by ( ) www.zdg.md time to read: +40 min

În ultimul an, Primăria municipiului Chișinău a anunțat în mai multe rânduri despre reparația unor obiective publice din capitală cu suportul unor agenți economici. A fost o datorie, nu a fost cazul ca noi să facem ceva în avans și pe urmă să așteptăm facilități”, a punctat Talpă. Banii au ajuns în conturile municipalității, în timp ce Primăria și compania de construcții se judecă într-un litigiu financiar. Unul dintre litigii a ajuns și la CA Chișinău, compania și Primăria judecându-se după ce agentul economic a cerut eliberarea unei autorizații de construcție. Blocul a fost ridicat până la nivelul șase, chiar dacă nu a fost eliberată autorizație de construcție, ci doar certificat de urbanism.

Persons: Pavel, Acesta, ZdG, Petru Movilă, Țurcan, Litigiul, Andrei Josan, Maxim Țurcan, Vladimir Țurcan, Josan, Bogdan Petriceicu -, Ceban, Tudor, Decebal, Dante Alighieri, Mircea cel Bătrân, Dr, Ungureanu, Creangă, Pretura, Eugen Coca, Mihai Balan, Chișinău ., Balan ., Sergiu Pogorea, Sergiu, Radu Talmațchi, Ion, Vadim, Radu Talmaţchi, Talmațchi, Vadim Brînzaniuc, Ion Ceban, Melnic, Raisa Melnic, Vitalie, Ion Creangă, Maxim Cociubei, Brînzaniuc, Alecu Russo, Bănulescu - Bodoni, Alexei Voloșciuc, pretura, Angela Starinschi, Sergiu Aramă, Mihai Eminescu, Ioniță, Plus, Natalia, edilul Organizations: Teilor, Capitalei Compania, Ministerul Educației, Culturii, Cercetării, Monumentelor, Monumentelor Istorice, Dacia, Bogdan Petriceicu - Hașdeu, BP Hașdeu, Compania, Municipal Chișinău, Primăria, CA, Pretorul, Art, Ministerul Sănătății, Ministerului Sănătății, CNA, Music, Agenția, Investiții Locations: Chișinău, Teilor, Capitalei, judecătoarea, CA, Curții, Trandafirilor, Moldova, mun, Primăria Chișinău, Capitalei Parascovia, antreprenorului, CA Chișinău, Construct, Chişinău, Ciocana, Parc, Râșcani, Kiev

☆ Traficul rutier pe unele străzi din Capitală va fi restricționat joi, în contextul desfășurării ceremoniei de învestire a președintelui RM
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( Milena Onisim | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Inspectoratul General al Poliției (IGP) anunță că joi, 24 decembrie, traficul rutier pe unele străzi din Chișinău va fi restricționat, în contextul organizării și desfășurării ceremoniei de învestire a președintelui R. Moldova. 31 August 1989: în perimetrul str. București: în perimetrul str. Joi, 24 decembrie, la Palatul Republicii, va avea loc ceremonia de învestitură a Președintei alese a R. Moldova, Maia Sandu. Curtea Constituțională a confirmat la 10 decembrie rezultatele alegerilor prezidențiale din 15 noiembrie și a validat mandatul noului președinte al R. Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Persons: ., Ștefan cel Mare, G . Bănulescu -, G . Bănulescu, Bodoni, Dosoftei, Maria Cebotari, . Șciusev, Serghei Lazo, . Pușkin, Maia Sandu, Igor Dodon Organizations: Poliției, Curtea Locations: Chișinău, . Moldova, București

☆ Atenție șoferi! Pe unele străzi traficul va fi restricționat
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

31 August 1989: în perimetrul str. Sfatul Țării – str. București: în perimetrul str. Sfatul Țării;- str. G. Bănulescu-Bodoni: în perimetrul str.

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare, G . Bănulescu -, G . Bănulescu, Bodoni, Dosoftei, Maria Cebotari, . Șciusev, Serghei Lazo, . Pușkin Locations: Republicii Moldova, București

☆ Ceremonia de învestire a noului președinte al RM: Traficul de pe anumite strazi va fi restricționat mâine
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Potrivit poliției, traficul va fi restricționat între orele 10.00-13:00, fiind limitat în perimetrul străzilor:- Piața Marii Adunări Naționale;- Grădina Publică Ștefan cel Mare;- str. Sfatul Țării – str. Sfatul Țării;- str. Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt: în perimetrul str. Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt - str.

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare, G . Bănulescu -, G . Bănulescu, Bodoni, Dosoftei, Maria Cebotari, . Șciusev, Serghei Lazo, . Pușkin Locations: București

☆ Traficul rutier în zona centrală a capitalei va fi limitat joi între 10.00 și 13.00
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +1 min

Traficul rutier în zona centrală a capitalei va fi limitat joi între 10.00 și 13.00Inspectoratul General al Poliției anunță pentru joi, 24 decembrie, limitarea traficului rutier în zona centrală a capitalei, între ora 10.00 și 13.00, transmite IPN. 31 August 1989: în perimetrul str. Sfatul Țării – str. Sfatul Țării; str. A. Pușkin și str.

Persons: G . Bănulescu -, G . Bănulescu, Bodoni, Dosoftei, Maria Cebotari, . Șciusev, Ștefan cel Mare, Serghei Lazo, . Pușkin Organizations: Poliției Locations: Republicii Moldova, București

☆ Traficul va fi sistat pe mai multe străzi din Capitală, în contextul ceremoniei de investire a Președintei Republicii Moldova
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

31 August 1989: în perimetrul str. Sfatul Țării – str. București: în perimetrul str. Sfatul Țării;# str. G. Bănulescu-Bodoni: în perimetrul str.

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare, G . Bănulescu -, G . Bănulescu, Bodoni, Dosoftei, Maria Cebotari, . Șciusev, Serghei Lazo, . Pușkin Organizations: Poliției Locations: Capitală, Moldova, Republicii Moldova, București

☆ Proms Can Be Painful. Pride Prom Is Different.
▼ + stars: | 2019-06-22 | by ( Jackie Molloy | Aaron Randle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“It’s so fulfilling being here, seeing this,” said Savy Dunlevy, a 23-year-old gender nonconforming audio engineer. Sporting a tapered bob cut and blue blazer, Savy stood last Thursday on the back terrace of House of Yes, the cavernous warehouse-turned-disco in Bushwick, and thought on the awkwardness of an earlier prom . You’re going to be okay.’”Savy and hundreds of others had gathered in Bushwick for “Pride Prom,” a revisionist soiree thrown on June 13 by the dating app Hinge in celebration of World Pride 2019. The 21-and-over celebration served the dual purpose of raising money for It Gets Better, the L.G.B.T.Q. youth suicide prevention nonprofit, and affording community members a chance to relive a possibly painful moment of self suppression.

Persons: “, ”, Savy Dunlevy, Savy Organizations: Sporting, “ Locations: Bushwick

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