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Drug companies shut off Botox & Cialis shipments to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is finding himself in a hard spot after several major drug companies announced they would stop delivering non-essential medications like Botox and Cialis to Russia. The country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has led to sanctions from…

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The right wing is attacking LGBT kids at an alarming rate

It feels like every week there is some new legislation targeting LGBTQ+ youth and their supporters, from Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Texas and Idaho’s assault on trans minors. Now, a report tallying the number of proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills in…

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VA passes its version of ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ erases LGBT history

Legislation proposed during the Virginia General Assembly’s 60-day session has angered LGBTQ activists in the state as they say it will bar self-expression in schools and uphold troublesome relics of past homophobic legislation.  A bill giving parents the power to…

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How did Brian Sims’ campaign go so far off course?

Brian Sims has had a really bad few weeks. His campaign and support in Pennsylvania is in free fall, his reputation is suffering as even his peers from the Pa. State House of Representatives have distanced themselves from him, and…