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Biden threatens to veto GOP spending bills that defund diversity, LGBT, abortion initiatives

President Biden is threatening to veto a pair of Republican-led spending bills that would defund progressive policies on abortion, diversity and LGBTQ issues. The White House released policy statements on Monday morning announcing it “strongly opposes” appropriations bills for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Agriculture that were […]

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California reparations task force member defends cause as ‘no brainer’: Benefits ‘can be easily provided’

A state senator and member of the California reparations task force dismissed concerns about the financial costs and political will to deliver “free tuition, home loan assistance and tax breaks” to qualifying Black residents in the state, saying these could “be easily provided.” Last month the task force recommended compensating […]

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NBA player Kyle Anderson, born in New York, obtains Chinese citizenship; will play for China in World Cup

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson obtained Chinese citizenship and will compete in the upcoming FIBA World Cup for China, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced Monday. Anderson was born in New York City and played high school basketball at St. Anthony’s in Jersey City, New Jersey. Chinese media said Anderson’s […]

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