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This story was produced in partnership with OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that tracks political finance. Albert Serna, Jr. is an OpenSecrets reporter. [email protected]. It’s becoming increasingly common for companies to decorate their websites with rainbow flags during Pride Month to claim support for LGBTQ+ rights and garner support from a community that has historically been stereotyped as having disposable income, but some of these same companies still funnel significant amounts of money to groups and politicians opposed to LGBTQ+ rights. Lee Badgett, lead economist at the Coppa Institute for LGBTI+ Economic Empowerment, said the idea that the LGBTQ community…
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over Sen. J.D. Vance’s selection as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. In addition to his history of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, the Ohio Republican is also the lead sponsor of at least two federal bills that threaten to significantly roll back transgender rights, including a proposal that seeks to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors nationwide. The bill, a Senate version of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) Child Innocence Act, would make health care providers who violate the bill a Class C felony punishable by 10 years or more in prison, ban…
In my long-time quest for glass skin (smooth, radiant, and hydrated skin), I’ve been on the hunt for hydrating essences and moisturizers. But recently, I discovered a makeup product that amplifies or even mimics that effect in just a few seconds. Next on my list is Tirtir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation, which has topped two Amazon bestseller lists, over 7,000 five-star reviews, and is a social media sensation. Now’s the perfect time to try it for yourself, with an Amazon in-site coupon offering 30% off. Tilteal Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Amazon Tirtir foundation is a lightweight, sheer-to-medium coverage,…
With Biden finally emerging from a tumultuous election campaign, Kamala Harris has been thrust into the spotlight as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 US presidential election. As the first South Asian and Black woman to hold the vice presidency of the United States, all eyes are on her. In the wake of her nomination, today we explore her conscious fashion choices and the political implications of her power suits.Pant suits: strength and femininity can coexist How Kamala Harris is using fashion as a political force {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} As vice president and the first woman of color to…
NEW YORK — “I’m not normally one to take any unnecessary risks with my nipples on display,” said TikTok user @itsjust.campbell, “but I thought it looked pretty cool.”The nipple-revealing shirt in question was a crocheted shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch, a once-mall staple known for its take on sexy American culture, publishing a magazine that combined Bruce Weber’s salacious preppy teen images with the musings of philosopher Slavoj Zizek.And the author wasn’t the only one who thought it looked “pretty cool.” This summer, TikTok and the streets of American cities have been swarming with millennial and younger men who have…
NB Power’s proposal to scrap the urban and rural service charge split would mean a 15 percent monthly price increase for some customers.The proposal was prompted by local government reforms in New Brunswick, according to NB Power staff who appeared before the province’s Energy and Utilities Committee last week.NB Power rate design expert Veronique Stevenson said people who were within city limits before these reforms came into force in January 2023 would now pay the cheaper city rate.Households that are moved into the city limits in 2023 will technically be classified as in the same urban area, but Stevenson said…
Downward angle icon Downward angle icon. Gen Z may be making big mistakes early on in the job search process (Stock Photo). Anchiy/Getty Images Gen Z often struggles with job searches because they feel ignored by recruiters. Employers are wary of Gen Z’s sense of entitlement and high demands. Top recruiters advise job seekers to do their research and maintain a professional appearance. Gen Z is job hunting, but senior recruiters say they’re making some early mistakes that could set them back.Emily Levine, executive vice president at Career Group Companies, told Business Insider that many Zoomers filling out job applications…
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and is starting to appear in movies around the world. American billionaire Elon Musk recently released a video showing world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, taking part in an AI fashion show.The video quickly went viral on X, and fans began sharing many other AI-generated images and videos.Artificial intelligence is a term that is often used in our daily lives. Here is a precise definition: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines, as opposed to the intelligence of humans or other animals. Examples of…
Photo: David von Becker In the final footage of the Neue Nationalgalerie’s exhibition “Andy Warhol: Fury and Beauty in Velvet,” the camera follows one of Warhol’s lovers, John Giorno, as he lights a cigarette and reclins in a hammock. As sunlight flickers across his body, the camera moves slowly over his limbs, showing close-ups of his light blonde hair, his nipples, his face. The film is full of love and lust, and the silence enhances the dreamy, carnal feeling – all the more impactful when you consider that it was made in 1963, when homosexuality was still illegal across the…
One of the most popular esports battle royale games in the world, Free Fire is known for its fast action and tactical gameplay, garnering a loyal fanbase across the globe. Developed and released by Singaporean game developer Garena, Free Fire debuted on December 8, 2017, initially targeting Android and iOS platforms. The focus of the game lies on two main modes: Firstly, the Battle Royale mode sees up to 50 players pitted against each other on an island in an attempt to be the sole survivor. Next, Clash Squad mode sees teams of four players compete in a series of…