Texas church defies government crackdown by blessing drag queens (www.lgbtqnation.com)
The Cathedral of Hope — an LGBTQ±affirming United Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas — has made a concerted effort to defend the queer community from “persecution,” as the state government targets drag queens and transgender people....
Denver experimented with giving people $1,000 a month. It reduced homelessness and increased full-time employment, a study found. (www.businessinsider.com)
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Texas church launches program to help fund transgender kids’ healthcare (www.lgbtqnation.com)
A Texas church has chosen a radically different path from many denominations nationwide. Instead of demonizing LGBTQ+ people, the Galileo Church in Fort Worth has opted to support and welcome the community....
Massachusetts Adopts Universal Free Meals For All Public School Kids (www.huffpost.com)
Henry Kissinger, America’s Most Notorious War Criminal, Dies At 100 (www.huffpost.com)
Arizona governor greenlights over-the-counter birth control (www.yahoo.com)
Biden designates national monument near Grand Canyon to protect sacred sites, environment (www.knau.org)
“President Joe has designated a nearly 1-million-acre national monument near Grand Canyon National Park. It permanently bans new uranium mining in an area that holds spiritual and cultural significance to more than a dozen tribes in the region.”
California Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Right to Repair Legislation (www.404media.co)
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Supermarket plastic bag charge has led to 98% drop in use in England, data shows (www.theguardian.com)
Video: BBC Earth reports a documented case of a whale protecting a scientist from a large shark (yewtu.be)
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90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities (scitechdaily.com)
3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%....
Germany approves global minimum corporate tax (www.reuters.com)
This food bank is feeding striking actors and writers for free: ‘Several people broke down yesterday’ (www.today.com)
Bhutan announces a “milestone achievement” with a 39.5% increase in snow leopard numbers (www.worldwildlife.org)
Switch in fishing methods saves thousands of dolphins (tribune.com.pk)
Pakistan’s territorial waters are home to 25 kinds of dolphins, notably spinner, bottlenose and tropical dolphins – and these endangered creatures were falling prey to the nets in massive numbers....
F.D.A. Approves First Ever U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill (www.nytimes.com)
Anti-Trans Canadian March Outnumbered By Huge Trans Rights Crowds, Teachers Unions (www.erininthemorning.com)
Anti-trans group, 1 Million March 4 Children, planned massive protests against the rights of trans students. They were largely drowned out by huge crowds of supporters for trans rights and unions....
FDA approves groundbreaking blood test to predict preeclampsia in pregnant women - with 96% accuracy (www.drugs.com)
Denver Basic Income Project for the unhoused sees the number of participants who own or rent a home increase from 5% of participants to 40% in 6 months. (drive.google.com)
There are multiple groups, the group referred to in the title received a lump sum of $6500 the first month, then $500 every month after that.
Massachusetts passed a millionaire's tax. Now, the revenue is paying for free public school lunches. (www.cbsnews.com)
Supreme Court blocks $6 billion opioid settlement that would have given the Sackler family immunity | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
Ok, still a ways to go before celebration, but we’re trending in the right direction. So, I’m choosing optimism.
'Cancer-killing pill' that appears to 'annihilate' solid tumours is now being tested on humans (news.sky.com)
Greta’s school strikes led 30% of Swiss citizens to change habits (www.euronews.com)
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