Tag: Social issues
Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise
<p>WASHINGTON — Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One....
Young professionals cut ahead of older Italians for vaccine
ROME — Octogenarians in Tuscany watched in disbelief and indignation as lawyers, magistrates, professors and other younger professionals got vaccinated against COVID-19 before them,...
Lilly Endowment awards $93M to combat Indianapolis poverty
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 30 groups will share more that $93 million in grants from the Lilly Endowment aimed at boosting the financial security of...
Hundreds of French sports figures accused of sexual violence
PARIS — A year-long, nationwide French effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports has identified more than 400 coaches, teachers and others...
Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Just past the gate at an entrance to the Texas Capitol, a large monument honoring the soldiers of the Confederacy looms,...
Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise
WASHINGTON — Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One....
Police: Man with pole trashes Asian-owned convenience store
<p>CHARLOTTE — An Asian-owned convenience store in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been trashed by a man who wielded a metal post and yelled racial...
Lilly Endowment awards $93M to combat Indianapolis poverty
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 30 groups will share more that $93 million in grants from the Lilly Endowment aimed at boosting the financial security of...
West Brom’s Robinson scores 2 at Chelsea, gets racial abuse
<p>LONDON — West Bromwich Albion contacted the police over racist abuse sent on social media to Callum Robinson after the forward scored twice in...
Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states
AUSTIN, Texas — Just past the gate at an entrance to the Texas Capitol, a large monument honoring the soldiers of the Confederacy looms,...