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[ad_1] June 15, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities. “Today is an important day for female athletes across the state of Texas, including little girls who aspire to one day compete in college sports,” said Governor Abbott. “The Save Women’s Sports Act protects young women at Texas colleges and universities by prohibiting…

[ad_1] The Christian author Endō Shūsaku (1923–96) was born a century ago. Before his death he asked that copies of two of his books be laid in his coffin after his passing: Chinmoku (trans. Silence) and his final novel, Fukai kawa (Deep River). A look at his last full-length exploration of faith and humanity. A Globe-Trotting Exploration of Faith The plot of Endō Shūsaku’s final novel, Fukai kawa (translated by Van C. Gessel as Deep River), follows a group of Japanese tourists on a trip to India, each with their own struggles and problems. One of the main characters is…

Mallory McMorrow, Michigan Senate member I feel so ashamed of my country.We allow assault weapons, guns, and rifles to continue to ravage schools, churches, grocery stores, music performances, and bars–anywhere people are gathered.We have a long history of racism, worshipping guns, empowering the wealthy, oppressing workers, and not caring about the poor.  We don’t have health care access for everyone.We are not a democracy.  The majority voted against Trump in 2016, but the minority’s choice was empowered by the Electoral College.  The majority want assault weapons banned.  The majority want background checks and other commonsense gun control laws. But Republicans in the…

[ad_1] Story Links LEHIGH vs. LAFAYETTE WOMEN’S 6K RESULTS EASTON, Pa. – The 2023 women’s cross country campaign for Lehigh rolled on this morning with the annual Lehigh versus Lafayette rivalry meet. The Mountain Hawks prevailed by a score of 18-43, marking their 18th consecutive win over the Leopards in the series. “It’s great to put up the 18th straight win and it’s good to set the department up with a 2-0 start in the Lehigh vs. Lafayette series,” said head coach Debbie Utesch. “I’m very proud of the way our pack…

[ad_1] Whatever of-the-moment eye look you’re after, lashes are an essential component. Eyelashes directly affect the shape of the eye and the impact of makeup moments. While the best mascaras help to elongate hair and deepen the hue of lashes, even the most high-quality coats can only do so much. This is why prioritizing lash health and growth should play a part in any beauty routine.  While faux lashes and extensions have found favor with celebrities and beauty lovers alike, there’s something to be said for working with what you’ve got before opting for augmentation—plus, these options can do more…

My friend Andre Berthou in France sent me this political cartoon. It changes a “Masks required” sign near a school to “Helmets required.” The kid is wearing a helmet and a backpack. I’m not sure what’s sticking out of the backpack–a slide rule? I hope it’s not a gun. Andre reminds me that from 110 to 119 people die every day from guns in the US. “It’s enormous… So many painful deaths,” he writes. “We are very sad looking at pictures of children who have died.” This is the USA that people around the world are seeing. They can’t believe…

[ad_1] A Riverside County corrections officer was arrested on Friday on suspicion of extortion and sexual activity with a female inmate, authorities said.Correctional deputy Christian Heidecker, 32, turned himself in to investigators and was booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center. He is facing charges of “one count of engaging in sexual activity with an inmate, three counts of attempted sexual activity with an inmate, and four counts of extortion under color of authority,” the county sheriff’s department said in a statement. Sheriff’s investigators believe there may be other victims, according to the statement.The sheriff’s department was first alerted Aug. 31…

LA’s March for Our Lives today filled 10-15 blocks. Speakers before the march included survivors of mass shootings and people who had lost a parent or friend to gun violence. Like the march in 2018, today’s marches around the nation were student-led, and many of those doing the planning and speaking were high school students.Four years ago, one month after the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students led the first March for Our Lives. After the Buffalo NY and Uvalde TX massacres, students organized another #MarchforOurLives. Play a slide show of sights and signs…

[ad_1] Issa Rae received a standing ovation when she was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime, held Wednesday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Yvonne Orji presented her Insecure co-star with the Equity in Entertainment Award, which recognizes individuals who amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry. Rae began her speech with an amusing anecdote from a trip to Las Vegas with her friends, for an Usher concert — her love for the singer, she joked, “outweighs” her hate for Vegas. While there she…

[ad_1] The mischievous New York label is finding fashion in spooky unicorns, overripe bananas and chocolate chip cookiesUpdated September 16, 2023 at 2:35 p.m. EDT|Published September 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDTThe Puppets and Puppets fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13. (Photographs by Jonas Gustavsson for The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentNEW YORK — The first models to open the show at Puppets and Puppets were dozens of one-foot-tall plush animatronic dancing cats, rabbits, pandas, raccoons and reindeer. They lined the runway — in a slightly grimy multipurpose space behind a Catholic church in the East…