For Marchers, A New Climate

The assault on LGBTQ people from right wing Republicans continues unabated. In 2024 alone, 527 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in state legislatures across the U. S. attacking the rights of queer people, and especially transgender people. Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors is one such bill, which has recently been accepted for review by the Supreme Court. The right claims the mantle of tradition when it comes to sex and gender roles, and all too often, it cloaks messages of exclusion and hate in the language of classical ideals.

When Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump step onto the debate stage in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, it will mark the first time the two politicians have ever met. The evening is set to present crucial tests for both candidates in a race that polls show to be in a statistical dead heat. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] For Harris, the 90-minute debate will be the first chance for many voters to hear her lay out in detail her policy ideas and see how she performs under pressure.

In July, the White House issued a warning that Iran was attempting to exploit Gaza protests in the U. S. The Director of National Intelligence had also released a statement highlighting the increasing aggressive efforts of Iran’s foreign influence campaigns, and warning about initiatives aimed at inciting American citizens. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Over the years, Iranian media, officials, and the country’s Supreme Leader himself have repeatedly tried to influence international public opinion against Israel and take credit for movements they perceive as in line with the Islamic Republic’s interest—so much so that high-ranking clerics in Iran even call the recent Gaza protests on U.

Dear Eric: My daughter is having her fourth child. She wants to name him after her brother who died of suicide three years ago. I’m not sure I’m ready for that but everyone says let her commemorate her brother. I don’t know how I’ll feel holding this baby and calling him by my son’s name.

Today is Monday, Sept. 9, the 253rd day of 2024. There are 113 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 9, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win the U. S. National Championships, which is now known as the U. S. Open. Also on this date: In 1776, the second Continental Congress formally adopted the name “United States of America,” replacing the “United Colonies of North America.” Related Articles Today in History: September 8, Ford pardons Nixon Today in History: September 7, Germany launches Blitz on UK Today in History: September 6, outpouring of grief at public funeral for Princess Diana Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacre Today in History: September 4, confirmation hearings begin for future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh In 1850, California was admitted as the 31st U.

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT today (10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Happy Birthday for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024: You are serious, intelligent and inquisitive. You often search for situations to gain a deeper understanding of life.