Key takeaways: Cherelle Parker has been chosen as the Democratic mayoral nominee in Philadelphia. Parker ran on a platform of restoring order to the city,…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he will be sending more than 1,100 law enforcement officers and National Guard members to the Texas-Mexico border in response to the Biden administration's decision to allow for the lapse of Title 42. DeSantis has stated that the federal government's abdication of duty undermines the sovereignty of the country and the rule of law, and that the impacts of the border crisis are being felt across the nation. The state will be providing resources to the Texas border, including personnel, equipment, and other support, in an effort to address the influx of migrants.
North Carolina Republicans have successfully voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a 12-week abortion ban, making it illegal for a woman to receive an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The bill has been met with criticism from reproductive rights advocates, who argue that it is unconstitutional and will put women's health and safety at risk, and they have vowed to challenge the law in court.
After a year of negotiations, the dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in Los Angeles have achieved a major victory in their fight for union recognition. The management withdrew their challenges and agreed to recognize the collective, making it the only strip club in the United States with an official bargaining collective. The dancers are now expected to form the only unionized group of strippers in the U.S. later this week, a major milestone for the labor movement.
A Missouri high school teacher has resigned after a student recorded them using a racial slur in class. Mary Walton, a 15-year-old sophomore, was suspended for three days after recording the incident, prompting a debate about the use of racial slurs in the classroom and the consequences for students who record them. The incident has highlighted the need for teachers and students to be aware of the power of words and the importance of creating a safe and respectful learning environment.
Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for governor in Kentucky, becoming the first major-party Black nominee in the state's history. He will face off against Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in the general election in November, a closely watched contest that could have major implications for the 2022 midterm elections. Cameron has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies and a vocal critic of Beshear's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and criminal justice system.
Rep. Robert Garcia has introduced a resolution to expel Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress, which could come up for a vote as soon as this week. The resolution has been met with mixed reactions, with some believing that Santos should be held accountable and others arguing that the resolution is too extreme. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said that a House committee could come back to Congress faster than a court case.
Taco Bell has declared a mission to liberate "Taco Tuesday" and has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the trademark currently owned by Taco John's. The company is arguing that the phrase should be freely available to all who make, sell, eat and celebrate tacos. Taco Bell is not seeking any financial compensation from Taco John's, but rather to ensure that the phrase is available to all. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will now review the petition and make a decision on the trademark.