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‘Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida should learn from the harmful legacy of Britain’s section 28
BearFotos / Shutterstock Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom. The parental rights in education bill, labelled the “don’t say gay” bill by critics, would also prevent teachers and school counsellors from giving support to LGBTQ+ students,Continue Reading
Iran nuclear deal: to reset relations with Tehran, Biden must overcome a long legacy of mistrust at home
As officials from Washington and Tehran return to Vienna for talks that aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran hawks in the US Congress are determined to prevent that happening. In a letter sent to the US president Joe Biden on February 7, Republican US senator Ted Cruz andContinue Reading
Don’t watch Pam and Tommy – the series turns someone’s trauma into entertainment
Tinseltown / Shutterstock Millions have watched the new series Pam and Tommy, retelling the mid-1990s story of celebrities Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee and their leaked “sex tape”. People involved in the show – including the showrunner and actors – claim that they are making a “feminist statement” and suggestContinue Reading
Why London’s brilliant big bands are the musical medicine we need right now
A Tuesday evening in deepest east London, and a grateful crowd is on its feet and dancing to a hepcat big band with a vibe straight out of the Nuyorican barrios. The tune, Tanga, a raw swirl of clashing horns and driving percussion, is the oldest in a repertoire inspiredContinue Reading
Why victims of domestic abuse don’t leave – four experts explain
Leaving the family home when children are involved brings psychological and practical barriers. fizkes | Shutterstock For anyone aware of someone – a friend, a colleague, a family member – experiencing abuse and violence at home, one of the biggest questions is often why don’t they just walk away? ItContinue Reading
Man Utd and Chelsea told how much Declan Rice transfer fee will be this summer amid interest in West Ham star
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have been told how much they should bid for West Ham star Declan Rice this summer. Red Devils icon Teddy Sheringham believes the England midfielder has emerged as one of the best players in the Premier League. 1 Man Utd and Chelsea have been told howContinue Reading
Why victims of domestic don’t leave – four experts explain
Leaving the family home when children are involved brings psychological and practical barriers. fizkes | Shutterstock For anyone aware of someone – a friend, a colleague, a family member – experiencing abuse and violence at home, one of the biggest questions is often why don’t they just walk away? ItContinue Reading
Gardaí had concerns for Lisa Smith’s safety, trial hears
When Lisa Smith arrived back to Ireland from Syria in 2019, Gardaí had concerns for her safety due to comments on local media suggesting the Islamic convert “shouldn’t be back in the country,” the Special Criminal Court has heard. Detective Garda James Kilgannon told Justin McQuade BL, for Ms Smith,Continue Reading
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COVID: China is developing its own mRNA vaccine – and it’s showing early promise
Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock China, the country that first detected the novel coronavirus, remains one of the few not to have imported one of the exceptionally effective mRNA COVID vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna. Instead, it has so far relied on vaccines developed by two Chinese companies, Sinovac and Sinopharm. However, thisContinue Reading