Minnesota House passes equal rights constitutional amendment with protections for abortion rights, LGBTQ Minnesotans

ST. PAUL, Minn. — After delays due to prolonged debates on other legislation, the Minnesota House early Sunday approved an amendment that would enshrine equal rights in the state constitution, including protections for LGTBQ Minnesotans and abortion rights. The equal rights amendment states that “the state shall not discriminate against any person in intent or

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, police investigation concludes

An extensive law enforcement investigation has determined the cause of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death was suicide, according to documents released Friday by the Charleston Police Department. Barnett had been in Charleston, South Carolina, giving testimony in his whistleblower case against the embattled aerospace company, when on March 9 he was found dead from a

Worldwide alert warns of violence against LGBTQ community

The State Department on Friday issued a worldwide caution security alert, warning of “the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”  The threat warning is a result of intelligence citing threats by ISIS against Pride events in parts of Europe, three sources told CBS News.  The State Department bulletin

Rep. Gooden Introduces Bill to Support Taiwan’s Inclusion in Interpol

The bill would create a strategy to obtain Taiwan’s membership not just in Interpol, but other international organizations such as the WHO. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) on May 15 unveiled the Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act, which would require the U.S. administration to advocate for the democratic island’s membership in the international police organization.

Garland Contempt Hearing Marred by Representatives’ Personal Attacks

Thursday saw a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on whether Attorney General Merrick Garland should be held in contempt for withholding the Robert Hur investigation audio interview with President Joe Biden from Congress. The hearing devolved into chaos, however, with several members shouting and hurling insult… Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For

Greene, Ocasio-Cortez Spar During House Panel Meeting

Ms. Greene chastised the appearance of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed on May 16 during the House Oversight Committee hearing to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over audio tapes of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s two-day interview with President