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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
On marriage equality, new polling suggests Republicans are moving backwards
The so-called 'culture war' is made up of fights over all kinds of social and cultural issues, but in the recent past, it appeared marriage equality was no longer near the top of the list of contentious disputes. The Supreme court made same-sex marriage the law of the land; polls showed broad and bipartisan public support; and even congressional Republicans moved on. The civil rights fight was over. Fairness and human decency had prevailed. There's fresh evidence, however, that a growing number of Republicans are starting to move backwards on the issue. NBC News reported: While Democratic support for gay nuptials has risen steadily since [the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015], Republican support has tumbled 14 points since its record high of 55% in 2021 and 2022, according to a Gallup report released Thursday. As recently as a few years ago, Gallup found that a narrow majority of self-identified Republican voters agreed that same-sex couples should be 'recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages.' But over the last three years, GOP support for marriage equality has fallen from 55% to 41% — the sharpest slide since the national pollster started keeping track — even as attitudes among Democrats and independents move in the opposite direction. (For more information on the poll's methodology and margin of error, click the link.) In fact, Gallup's latest data suggests GOP voters are roughly back to where they were in 2016, surrendering nearly a decade of progress. Complicating matters, the survey isn't the only discouraging news for civil rights advocates. Circling back to our earlier coverage, even after the Supreme Court's Obergefell ruling, then-Sen. Marco Rubio (before the Floridian became secretary of state) was one of the most prominent Republicans who not only said he disagreed with the justices' decision, the Floridian also vowed to look for ways to 'change the law' in order to stop same-sex couples from getting married. Soon after, in October 2020, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas complained in a dissent about the 'victims' of the court's marriage equality ruling, and a month later, Alito delivered an unusually political speech to the Federalist Society in which he complained about social pressure surrounding anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. 'You can't say that marriage is a union between one man and one woman' anymore, the conservative justice whined, as if he were a candidate seeking social conservatives' votes. 'Until very recently, that's what the vast majority of Americans thought. Now it's considered bigotry.' A year later, Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, argued that if you support marriage equality, 'it means you're not a movement conservative.' All of which is to say that it seemed as though the debate over marriage equality had run its course, but for too many on the right, that's apparently no longer the case. This post updates our related earlier coverage. This article was originally published on
Sharjah 24
2 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Fujairah CP calls for enhancing and investing in national talent
Empowering national talent During the meeting, His Highness reviewed reports on Emiratisation efforts across Fujairah's government departments and private sector institutions. He examined the outcomes of departmental initiatives and statistical data, reiterating the significance of fostering national capabilities and enhancing their contributions to the emirate's progress. Emiratisation file Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed the Fujairah Government's dedication to Emiratisation, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. He stressed the importance of continuous workforce development across all sectors in the emirate to support the wide-ranging transformation taking place and to contribute to the UAE's broader national renaissance. Acknowledgment His Excellency Mohammed Khalifa Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Human Resources Department, and his accompanying team expressed their gratitude to the Crown Prince for his ongoing support and directives, which aim to maintain high performance standards. Attendance The meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Wyden, Merkley join effort creating binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley helped reintroduce a bill on Thursday that would create a binding code of ethics for Supreme Court justices. The Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency Act would require Supreme Court justices to adopt a binding code of conduct and create a system to investigate alleged violations of the code and other laws. Democratic lawmakers behind the bill note that Congress, the executive branch, all lower federal courts and every state supreme court all have ethics guidelines and rules enforcing them. Residents appeal Oaks Amusement Park's plan to install 135-foot Drop Tower ride Led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA), the SCERT Act would improve disclosure laws when a justice has a connection to a party, or a brief filed in the court, the lawmakers said. Additionally, they argue the bill would end the practice of justices determining their own conflicts of interest and would require justices to explain their recusal decisions to the public. 'All Supreme Court justices should be held to a binding code of ethics, just like all other federal judges, the executive branch, and Members of Congress,' said Sen. Merkley. The senator pointed to the Federalist Society, a conservative organization that has influenced Supreme Court nominations, as reported by . Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Thanks to the Federalist Society, the highest court in the land has become compromised, pushing a right-wing, corporate viewpoint above all else,' Merkley said. 'To restore a government in service of the people—not the powerful—it's clear we need to pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act.' Other provisions in the bill would require the court the adopt disclosure rules for gifts, travel and income received by justices and law clerks and would restrict what gifts they can accept to be as restrictive as rules for members of Congress. Additionally, the bill includes new recusal requirements for a party's lobbying or spending to campaign for a judge's confirmation. The bill would also require the Federal Judicial Center to study and report to Congress if the Supreme Court is complying with recusal requirements. Portland has the worst housing crisis outlook, LendingTree finds 'It's imperative the U.S. Judicial Branch serve its Constitutional duty to uphold laws set by Congress, not accept lavish gifts from constituents scheming to curry favor with the court,' Wyden added. 'I've been watchdogging Clarence Thomas' unethical acceptance of gifts and sounding the alarm that he and any other judge who won't recuse themselves in cases where they have a vested interest are compromising their oaths to defend the Constitution. If they won't recuse themselves, we must prevent any egregious breach of ethics by passing the Supreme Court Ethics, Recuse and Transparency Act.' The bill comes after reporting from ProPublica and The New York Times revealed Justice Clarence Thomas' record of accepting undisclosed gifts from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow. Democratic lawmakers backing the SCERT Act also pointed to reporting from ProPublica finding Justice Samuel Alito accepted private jet travel and an all-expenses-paid vacation from a hedge fund billionaire who gave more than $80 million to Republican organizations and had businesses before the high court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Sharjah Ruler Gifts University of Sacred Heart Historical Manuscript
MILAN, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presented a rare original historical manuscript to the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). The manuscript dates back to August 14, 1624, and includes a papal decree written by Pope Urban VIII and sealed in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Additionally, His Highness gifted his book "Papal Bull" in both Arabic and English at the university's premises. In his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Rector and members of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan for their warm welcome. His Highness spoke about the manuscript he gifted to the university, which dates back to August 14, 1624, highlighting that it is a papal decree written by Pope Urban VIII and sealed in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The purpose of the decree was to raise financial assistance for the Portuguese fleet. His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah discussed the conflict between the Portuguese and the English in Hormuz, stating, "In 1622, the Portuguese were expelled from Hormuz at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf from the Persian coast, where they had occupied it for one hundred and fifteen years, by English and Persian forces. The mission of the Portuguese leaders, along with the priests, was evangelization, whether in Hormuz, Persia, or India." His Highness added, "After the English expelled the Portuguese from Hormuz in Persia, King Philip of Portugal sought to retake Hormuz. However, the Portuguese government lacked the financial resources to send a military campaign for its recovery. King Philip requested financial support from the clergy, which led Pope Urban VIII to issue a papal decree to collect the necessary funds from the churches." His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah explained that he translated and studied this decree, tracking the funds collected through the churches, which amounted to two hundred thousand cruzados, a Portuguese gold currency at the time. The goal was to build a fleet and send it to India to retake Hormuz. His Highness noted that the fleet required a special type of large ship capable of crossing oceans, which would take considerable time, along with a sailing journey from Portugal to India that would last several months. His Highness indicated that King Philip ordered the funds to be sent to India to build a local fleet there, due to the short distance between India and Hormuz. He explained that the details of this fleet and its armament are mentioned in the book "Papal Bull " that he authored, as well as the account of its journey to the battle site in Hormuz against the English and Dutch forces, culminating in the defeat of the Portuguese fleet. His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah received a commemorative gift from the Rector of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, which was an original 3D map of the city of Milan dating back to 1657. *Source: AETOSWire View source version on Contacts Hussain Al Mulla 00971563980067 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Gachiakuta Chapter 139: Rudo And Enjin Team Up Against Mymo—Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More
The last Gachiakuta chapter, titled 'Supreme,' began with Mymo commanding the choker-wearing crowd through his Vital Instrument. A mysterious girl, possibly Hyo, observes the scene. The Choker Maker tells Rudo that their group remains unaffected due to Kuro's instructions. Mymo asks that Rudo come on the stage, though Enjin intervenes. Mymo dismisses their resistance as typical. During the confrontation, it is revealed he murdered the Choker Maker's parent and stole their feet. The chapter ends with Mymo acquiring a new microphone, amplifying his abilities through a second Vital Instrument. Expected plot in Gachiakuta Chapter 139 Gachiakuta Chapter 139 will likely focus on the battle between Rudo, Enjin, and Mymo, whose abilities have now been enhanced with a new microphone. Zanka, Amo, and Riyo may join the conflict or support from the sidelines in a strategic capacity. The Choker Maker's background may be further explored, including details about his parent's death. The girl observing Mymo could be confirmed as Hyo, potentially tying into Zanka's story. Additionally, new revelations about Mymo's motives or goals behind hijacking the Doll Festival may surface. Gachiakuta Chapter 139: Release date and where to stream Gachiakuta Chapter 139 will be released on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12 am JST. International readers can access the chapter a day earlier, on June 3, with release times adjusted to their respective time zones. Fans can visit Kodansha's K manga platform to read Gachiakuta Chapter 139. Currently, the service is available in select countries including the US, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, India, and Brazil. It can be accessed via the mobile app or website, and chapters are available through points, without needing a subscription. For more updates from the Gachiakuta manga, keep up with Pinkvilla.
