Congressman Misgenders Trans Congresswoman
A Congressional hearing abruptly ended after a Republican lawmaker got called out for misgendering a trans Congresswoman.
Tag Archives: Life
Do You Celebrate the Interruption of a Presidential Speech?
Did you cheer or jeer a Texas Congressman's removal from the House chamber during Trump's presidential speech?
In Case You Forgot, It’s Black History Month
February is Black History Month, but recent moves to eliminate DEI policies may have allowed that to slip your mind.
Survey Finds Obama as Most-Liked President
Just before Presidents Day, a survey of the current living past chief executives found Barack Obama as the most liked president.
Would Calling It ‘American Beer’ Make You Drink More of It?
The CEO of Anheuser-Busch doesn't like the term 'domestic beer.' So he wants to call his product 'American beer' instead.
Defense Department Kills Identity Months Just Before a Big One
The United States Department of Defense issued a directive the day before Black History Month began declaring identity months 'dead.'
Google to Revise Maps for ‘Gulf of America,’ ‘Mt. McKinley’
Google says it will change the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley on its mapping software.
MLK Day and Inauguration Day? How’d That Happen?
It's rare that MLK Day and Inauguration Day happen to fall on the same day. Here's why it's happening this year.
Flags to Go Up For Trump Inauguration, Go Back Down for Carter
For the second Donald Trump inauguration, U.S. flags ordered to be at half-staff in tribute to President Jimmy Carter will rise for a day.
It’s Finally Official: The Bald Eagle is the National Bird!
A signature from President Joe Biden confirmed something about the bald eagle that most assumed had been confirmed more than 200 years ago.
Is Banning Smartphones in School Really a Good Idea?
Several states, including my home state, passed laws banning smartphones in schools. But a recent shooting is making some question that.
Word Game or Math Game? A Different Take on ‘Scrabble’
Is one of America's most beloved word games not really a word game at all? A new Scrabble champion's feat prompted an interesting question.
Pantone Announces the 2025 Color of the Year
After weeks of designers weighing in on their predictions of the big color design trend, we now know Pantone's 2025 color of the year.
Here’s What’s Not Safe for Dogs in Your Thanksgiving Meal
Is Thanksgiving dinner safe for dogs? Parts of it are, but some ingredients could cause your pooch some serious distress.
Would You Avoid Thanksgiving Over Politics?
A new survey found that almost a quarter of Americans plan to avoid Thanksgiving dinner to dodge unpleasant political discussions.
Have You Been ‘Doom Spending’ Lately?
There's a new term for an illogical coping mechanism when facing anxiety, particularly about finances: Are you guilty of 'doom spending'?
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