The thing that’s truly baffling is how easily the conservative argument about gay marriage leading to human-animal marriage seems to have been forgotten. It was a cornerstone of the opposition, a scare tactic deployed with surprising frequency. Remember the dire warnings? If we allowed same-sex couples to marry, the next thing you knew, people would be tying the knot with their pets, the slippery slope argument in full effect. But here we are, years after marriage equality became the law of the land, and… crickets. No mass weddings for humans and their furry, scaled, or feathered companions. No legislative push to recognize such unions.… Continue reading
Boeing is poised to escape criminal prosecution in the 737 Max crashes case, a decision that has enraged victims’ families. The Department of Justice is reportedly considering a non-prosecution agreement, avoiding a guilty plea for the company despite the deaths of 346 people in two fatal crashes. This proposed agreement follows a previous rejected plea deal and ongoing concerns about Boeing’s safety practices. The families involved have strongly condemned the potential non-prosecution agreement as morally unacceptable. Boeing’s stock price has slightly decreased following the news.
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Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by effusive praise for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has drawn sharp criticism from 9/11 victims’ families. While Trump lauded MBS’s economic achievements, ignoring the kingdom’s alleged role in the attacks, some victims’ family members expressed profound pain and anger at this perceived betrayal of the “Never Forget” pledge. This stark contrast highlights the deep divisions surrounding Saudi Arabia’s involvement in 9/11 and the ongoing struggle for accountability and justice. Differing opinions exist among victims’ families themselves, with some prioritizing pursuing justice against the U.S. intelligence agencies while others focus on Saudi culpability.
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Matt Underwood 
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