The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an evangelical Christian web designer from Colorado, allowing her to refuse to work on same-sex weddings due to her free speech rights under the First Amendment. This ruling could allow other business owners to evade punishment under laws in 29 states that protect LGBTQ rights in public accommodations. The case began in 2012 when Smith refused to design a website for a same-sex couple’s wedding, arguing that the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act violated her First Amendment rights.
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A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress and harm to Carroll's reputation, and the case is set to move forward with a trial date expected to be set in the coming months. Trump had argued that he was entitled to absolute presidential immunity, but the judge ruled that his response to Carroll's accusation was "over the top" and that the content of his statements was an important factor in the case.
Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender TikTok star with 10.6 million followers, has accused Bud Light of failing to support her after a promotional campaign with the company led to transphobic hate. Mulvaney claims Bud Light never reached out to her after the backlash and only sent her a personalized can with her face on it. She has since received an outpouring of support from her fans and other influencers, but Bud Light has yet to comment on the situation.
A document from the House Oversight Committee has been released that refutes Republican claims of a bribery scheme between Joe Biden and a foreign national. The document is a 2019 questionnaire filled out by Mykola Zlochevsky, denying any contact with Joe Biden or assistance from his staff. Democrats have argued that the evidence in the document shows there is no evidence of a bribery scheme between Joe Biden and Zlochevsky. The document is likely to be a key piece of evidence in the ongoing Trump impeachment investigation.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court’s decision has been widely criticized by Democrats, who say it is a sign of a legitimacy crisis for the nation’s…
President Joe Biden has criticized the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action programs, arguing that it will have a negative impact on diversity and inclusion in higher education. He has also called for Congress to pass legislation to protect such programs, and has stated that expanding the court would be a mistake as it would politicize it. Biden's comments have further fueled the debate over the court's role in American society.
On Thursday, authorities announced that a Texas grand jury had determined rapper Travis Scott was not criminally responsible for the 10 deaths and thousands of injuries that occurred at his 2021 Astroworld music festival. Nearly 2,400 people required medical treatment, and Scott has yet to publicly comment on the grand jury’s decision. The tragedy has left a lasting impact on the Houston community, and many are still searching for answers in the wake of the tragedy.
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that affirmative action programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional, meaning that race can no longer be a factor in college admissions. The decision has been met with criticism from those who argue that affirmative action is necessary to provide equal access to educational opportunities for students of color, while supporters of the decision argue that race-conscious policies are unconstitutional. The ruling is likely to have a lasting impact on the diversity of college campuses across the country.