Trump administration will shut LGBTQ youth-focused suicide prevention line
The announcement sparked concern among LGBTQ advocates and some mental health professionals, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to roll back LGBTQ rights and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The White House Office of Management and Budget characterized the service as an attempt to encourage children to embrace 'radical gender ideology,' Reuters reported, a term the Trump administration has used repeatedly to target the LGBTQ community.
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More than half of U.S. thinks racism is widespread, according to Gallup
A protestor stands in the street in front of Akron City Justice Center in Akron, Ohio, in July 2022 after Akron police fatally shot Jayland Walker, 25, after a short chase amid public unrest with law enforcement. Washington-based Gallup polling results suggest 64% of Americans believe racism is widespread in the United States. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 20 (UPI) -- New data released Wednesday by Gallup suggests more than half the country believes that racism against Black people is not only alive and well but widespread in the United States. Gallup's newly-released results of 64% nearly tied with its last reading in its 2021 periodic measurements as its highest recorded by the Washington-based firm since 2008, the year Barack Obama was elected to the White House as the nation's first Black president. It's suggesting that 83% of Black adults and 61% of White adults say that racism is widespread. The question was first posed by Gallup experts in 2008, in which results said at the time that only 56% of U.S. adults thought racism was a widespread issues. It saw a reported dip to 51% by the following year. By 2015, its 60% reading came at a time of several high-profile killings of Black civilians at the hands of law enforcement officers and has since remained in that range. According to Gallup, police interactions stood out as the "top" area of unfair treatment toward Black people, with a perceptions of bias in healthcare, shopping, restaurants and workplaces at or near record high returns. Gallup said that non-Hispanic Black adults continue to be "most likely" to say such racism is prevalent in the country, with 83% expressing that view. Results found that smaller majorities of Hispanic respondents at 64% and 61% of non-Hispanic White adults agreed. The findings come from Gallup's survey from June 2-26 and included an oversample to allow for better estimates. "Conversely, Americans' (29%) belief that racism against White people is widespread is the lowest of five readings since 2008," according to Gallup. It added that 68% in its poll say U.S. adults think civil rights "have improved" in their lifetime. "The overall sample was weighted so all racial/ethnic groups are represented in their proper proportions of the U.S. population," according to Gallup officials. But the survey noted how in six of its interactions that dealing with police was seen largely as racially "inequitable." Gallup's results suggests a trend of at least 57% of Americans who believe Black people are treated less fairly than White people in various situations, particularly during traffic incidents that in recent years have been known to turn deadly in multiple states.
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Trump Paintings Multiply on White House Walls as Other Presidents' Portraits Get Moved. See What's Been Added
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Trump: ‘Mail-in ballots are corrupt.' Changes may be coming for the mail-in process
President Trump is proposing changes to mail-in ballot guidelines to increase voting integrity, prompting election officials at the county and state levels to prepare for adjustments in verification standards. The proposal aims to enhance the security of mail-in voting, a method that has been under scrutiny for its potential vulnerabilities. Election officials are ready to implement changes to ensure the integrity of the voting process, with Montgomery County Board of Elections emphasizing its commitment to security measures. 'Mail-in ballots are corrupt,' President Trump stated, highlighting his concerns about the current system. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]the TRENDING STORIES: Over 200 tons of debris cleared after historic catholic church fire Son of NFL Hall of Famer removed from UC men's basketball team, coach says Scratch-off worth $1 million sold in Miami Valley Bob Warnock, a truck driver from New Lebanon, expressed distrust in absentee ballots, saying, 'People voting and it wasn't them. A lot of that. I saw it on TV and they still deny it!' Jeff Rezabek from the Montgomery County Board of Elections explained, 'There are security documents and things on the ballot itself that we check. So you can't just go out and make a photocopy of the ballot.' Amber Jenkins from News Center 7 visited Montgomery County to gather public opinion on the proposed changes and the efforts to verify mail-in ballots. Residents like Bob Warnock voiced concerns over the integrity of absentee voting, citing instances of alleged fraud. Rezabek assured that the Montgomery County Board of Elections is proactive in maintaining voting integrity, working closely with the Secretary of State to follow rules and guidelines. He stated that any changes proposed would be implemented and communicated to voters. The Ohio Secretary of State released a statement indicating that they are reviewing the President's proposal and will discuss potential changes with the General Assembly, as modifications to Ohio's voting process require legislative approval. As discussions continue regarding the proposed changes to mail-in ballot guidelines, election officials remain committed to ensuring the security and integrity of the voting process. Voters in Montgomery County and across Ohio can expect updates as the situation develops. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
