Archives for June 2022

Students at Seattle Pacific University protested the school's LBGTQ policies by refusing to shake hands with the interim president during commencement on Monday, handing him a gay pride flag instead. … [Read more...] about Students protest at graduation ceremony over Christian university's anti-LGBTQ hiring policy

President Biden reignited his attacks on energy companies Wednesday by demanding they boost refined oil output, but industry leaders said his bombastic rhetoric only exacerbates America's refining capacity woes that have inflated gasoline prices. … [Read more...] about Biden urged to curb rhetoric on oil refineries amid search for solutions

A new PBS animated series about six children who transform into superhuman eco-warriors will air in public schools this fall as part of an effort to relieve climate change anxiety among America's youth. … [Read more...] about PBS cartoon presents 'climate change superheroes' to kids, schools

The U.S. on Wednesday announced a new $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine as the country continues to endure brutal pounding from Russian artillery in the country's disputed Donbas region, now the focus of Moscow's unprovoked invasion that began in late February. … [Read more...] about Austin announces latest support package to Ukraine

Republican senators are heading off any attempts by their colleagues to include language requiring women to register for the draft in the annual defense policy bill. … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans try to head off attempts to include women in the military draft