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Welcome to Wednesday, May 11, ghosts and ghouls...
It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month to recognize the historical and cultural contributions of AAPI individuals.Ā
The umbrella term AAPI encompasses a wide range of communities with origins from the entire Asian continent including East, Southeast, and South Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands. This year,Ā the theme is āAdvancing Leaders Through Collaboration,āĀ seeking to emphasize the importance of representation in leadership roles, and for leaders to listen and work with affected communities.
Learn more about the history of the month, and ways to take action, honor, and celebrate.
Austin To Implement āGuaranteed Incomeā Pilot Program to Combat Homelessness
Austin will become the first Texas city to try out a guaranteed income initiative after the city council approved a year-long pilot program to send $1,000 to 85 households. The capital of Texas joins 28 other U.S. cities in sending no-strings-attached cash to families in need. According to the City of Austin,Ā roughly 1 percentĀ of the population is homeless.Ā
What do you think about guaranteed income programs?Ā
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Ukraine Lend-Lease Bill Into Law
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisanĀ Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease ActĀ into law at a White House ceremony on Monday. The bill passed the Senate on a unanimous voice vote on April 6th and wasĀ approved by the House on a 417-10 voteĀ on April 28th.
The Act temporarily waives requirements on the presidentās authority to lend or lease defense articles intended for Ukraineās government and also the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russiaās invasion of Ukraine.
How do you feel about the Ukraine Lend-Lease Act becoming law?
What Did the Supreme Court Say About Abortion Rights in Cases Like Roe, Casey, & Others?
While the contents of a leaked draft opinion indicated that a majority of the Court is prepared to overturn precedents underĀ Roe v. WadeĀ andĀ Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the leaked draft isnāt official.
BesidesĀ RoeĀ andĀ Casey, there have been several other notable decisions on the topic over the last few decades. Hereās a look at what the Court said about abortion rights in its most prominent and lesser known opinions.
How do you feel about the Supreme Courtās past rulings on abortion rights?
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We call it a "charitable sweepstakes"āeach dollar you donate to #TeamSeas earns you entriesĀ for aĀ chance to win 1 of 4 NFTsĀ by famed Japanese artist Hiroshi Yoshii.Ā
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