"The people demonstrating will be doing it more out of moral conviction, a sense of duty, rather than to try to make the government back down," said Yann Raison de Cleuziou, a sociologist who has studied the conservative Catholic movement against the family reforms. … [Read more...] about French to protest pro IVF law for single women, lesbians
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Short and sweet; Steelers’ Rudolph focusing on efficiency
“We want to get the ball out,” Rudolph said. “We’ve got an unbelievable offensive line from a protection and run game standpoint. But they appreciate getting the ball out quick and keeping defenses on their heels and not letting the rush not really get dialed up and get back to me. So that’s a facet of the game and there’s times you’ve got to play action and take them down the field and we did both.” … [Read more...] about Short and sweet; Steelers’ Rudolph focusing on efficiency
Here’s why Dan Koh is thinking about another run for Congress
How it’s playing In the questions around Trahan’s loan, Koh’s supporters see echoes of the the campaign finance scandal that doomed Rep. Frank Guinta, a New Hampshire Republican, in 2016. During his first campaign, Guinta’s parents gave him $381,000 from a family fund they legally controlled. The congressman subsequently loaned most of the money to his campaign, which the FEC ultimately ruled amounted to an illegal donation, which far exceeded the limits on individual political contributions. After getting hammered by Democrats (as well as some Republicans) on the issue, Guinta narrowly lost his re-election bid to Rep. Carol Shea-Porter. … [Read more...] about Here’s why Dan Koh is thinking about another run for Congress
Enes Kanter: I will not be silenced over Turkey
Basketball is my escape. Whenever I am on the court with my teammates, either practicing or playing a game, I focus entirely on basketball. If I were to bring any of these conversations to the court, it would be very selfish of me. But as soon as I step off the court, these questions come to my mind: What can I do for innocent people in Turkey who are suffering? Am I doing enough? How can I raise awareness? … [Read more...] about Enes Kanter: I will not be silenced over Turkey
