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MILWAUKEE — Jamie Michel, a lesbian who founded the group Gay Against Groomers, thinks it’s ironic and “hilarious” that the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled her openly LGBTQ organization an “anti-LGBTQ hate group.” “They’re labeling us as an anti-LGBTQ hate group, which is the most ironic and ridiculous thing ever, because all of our members are gay and several of us are transgender,” Michel told The Daily Signal in an interview at the Republican National Convention earlier this month. She said the SPLC, the Anti-Defamation League and other liberal groups “labeled us as anti-us for simply speaking out to protect…

XRP is up 3%, bucking the bearish trend as indicators point to positive momentum. With bearish sentiment dominating the market, XRP unexpectedly recorded a massive 3% gain, a ray of hope for investors amid a broader market decline. But what are the factors behind this unexpected rally? Since breaking out of the symmetric triangle, Ripple’s token has continued to rise to its current range. Source: Tradingview XRP’s scarcity drives demand Another factor that has contributed to XRP’s recent success is the decline in total supply. According to data from Cryptoquant, the overall supply of XRP is trending downwards, which creates…

It’s that time of year again: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, running now through August 4th. If you’re a sale-lover like me, I know exactly what you’re thinking and feeling right now. You’re probably thinking of heavily discounted beauty products, products from top luxury brands like Diptyque, Charlotte Tilbury, and La Mer, and feeling your fingers moving as you scroll through and get ready to click “add to cart.” At least, that’s what I’m thinking and feeling.I’ve been preparing for this event all summer, and now that it’s almost here, I’m not wasting any time. In fact, I’ve already ordered a few…

If you purchase something through links in this article, we may earn a commission.owned by hearstSt. AgniInstagramByron-based brand St Agni is committed to encouraging slower consumption habits. If this sounds contradictory (especially coming from an apparel company), hear me out. With a monochrome color palette, simple leather accessories, and a strict focus on timeless tailoring in sustainable fibers such as linen to create long-lasting staple pieces, St Agni is confident that her pieces will transcend trends. I am. Australian brands are also conscious of their social responsibility to the planet and its people. St Agni supports the funding and education…

Washington Grove Park in Rochester, New YorkThis year the entrance to the park was renovated.Robert Bell, Rochester Democrat and ChronicleThe City of Rochester formally adopted a new Urban Forest Master Plan last month, fulfilling a commitment made over the past two years to expand tree canopy throughout the city.Previous versions of the plan, most recently in 2012, were technical policy documents on planting and maintenance schedules and pest management practices. They were very competent plans and were praised by other urban forestry practitioners around the country, but they contained no mention of “tree equity,” a term that has become mainstream…

“You have to sacrifice more than other guys,” Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas said when he was awarded his gold jacket last year. While players like Chad Johnson wear it for fun during games, receiving an honor like his is a dream come true for any pro football player.On August 5, 2024, nine new Hall of Famers will be inducted who will be forever remembered by football fans for generations to come. But have you ever wondered why players are awarded Gold Jackets? And most importantly, where does it come from? As most of you probably know, the…

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature a record 191 openly gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer and non-binary athletes, including more men than ever before. Outsports has revised its original tally of 144 LGBTQ athletes published on July 17. Over the past 12 days, we have received submissions from many readers and several journalists, allowing us to verify and update the list with an additional 47 athletes who have come out. “I’m excited to join the team!” U.S. Women’s Rugby Player Christy Kirche wrote to Outsports when we reached out to her on social media about being added to…

Millie Bannister believes Gen Z workers are prioritizing work-life balance and mental health, while Graham Wynn argues they have a “sense of entitlement” to sick leave. (Source: TikTok/Supplied)Sickness absence costs the Australian economy billions of dollars every year, and there is a huge generational gap between workers who take sick leave and those who stay in the workforce.According to a study conducted by Frost & Sullivan, Gen Z workers are nearly twice as likely to take sick leave as Baby Boomers, and the majority of younger workers take sick leave even when they have minimal symptoms. Gen Z workers take…

Every day as you scroll through Instagram or TikTok, you see new skincare products being featured by influencers, only to realize that you either don’t have the funds to buy the product or the energy to convince your mom to spend that much money on a 30g bottle of cream.With the emergence of aesthetics like the “clean girl aesthetic” and the “coquette aesthetic,” social media has begun to welcome, and in some ways embrace, femininity, girlishness, and self-improvement.With the growing popularity of Asian entertainment and beauty culture, social media is buzzing with talk of the next best beauty/skincare products, with…

I’ll admit, I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to finding the best eye cream because I have permanently visible dark circles that make me look tired all the time. They’re genetic (and tend to look even worse when I’m actually tired), so eye creams don’t do much for them. In fact, I’ve tried just about every eye cream for dark circles out there, and only a handful have the power to actually make me look perky.On top of this, I’m prone to milia (those stubborn white spots that only a lucky few experience) under my eyes, and heavy eye…