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Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Harassed the Trans Child of a Congressional Colleague

The incident took place during debates in the House over the Equality Act.
Paul Blest
2.25.21
Kenya

COVID-19 Is Making Human Trafficking Much, Much Worse

Traffickers are utilising a steep rise in unemployment and illegal child marriage to exploit vulnerable people in Kenya.
Emma Ogao
2.25.21
Texas blackouts

Before Texas, Feds Warned of ‘Catastrophic’ Blackouts Due to Fossil Fuel Failures—But Did Nothing

A previously ignored 2018 study called "Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage" predicted much of what happened in Texas last week with shocking prescience.
Nafeez Ahmed
2.25.21
CPAC

A Japanese Cult That Believes Its Leader Is an Alien From Venus Is Speaking at CPAC

Hiroaki “Jay” Aeba has a spot in the lineup just after Donald Trump Jr.
David Gilbert
2.25.21
News

Russians Aren’t Buying the Artemi Panarin Allegations, Either

Back in the anti-Putin hockey player’s homeland, the sports world is reacting with caution to the assault allegations against the NHL star by a Kremlin-supporting coach.
Dan Peleschuk
2.25.21
gay

El Salvador’s First Openly Gay Candidate Reclaims Slurs and Campaigns from Clubs

Erick Iván Ortiz's political bid is the first of its kind in conservative El Salvador, but he prefers gay clubs to the street for getting his message out.
Bryan Avelar
2.25.21
News

International Law Firm’s Black History Month Post Boasts of Employee’s Child’s Black Friend

Gowling WLG has apologized for the post and is being criticized for performative allyship.
Manisha Krishnan
2.25.21
TikTok

Why People on TikTok Still Need to Explain #AltBlack

When I got involved in my local scene, the lack of other people of color started to grate. How I wish I had TikTok when I was younger.
Gita Jackson
2.25.21
tech-science

Scientists Discover Massive 'Pipeline' in the Cosmic Web Connecting the Universe

A new study reveals “by far the best evidence” for the elusive cosmic filaments that supercharge ancient galaxies with cold gas.
Becky Ferreira
2.25.21
amazon

Why Amazon Is Flooding the Country With $15 Minimum Wage Ads

Amazon’s lobbying for a $15 minimum wage is a PR boon, hiring strategy, anti-union tactic, and move against competitors all in one.
Edward Ongweso Jr
2.25.21
TikTok

Young Palestinians Are Leaning Into TikTok – Even if Their Content Gets Deleted

Palestinians are documenting their lives on TikTok, a space they say feels overall more open than other social media platforms.
James Greig
2.25.21
Noisey

RV Is Twisting UK Drill's Dial with Moshpit-Ready Tunes

Headie One's stablemate joins us for Behind The Bally to chat lockdown, childhood memories and fatherhood.
Robert Kazandjian
2.25.21
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