NATO must push for full accountability from Turkey
All eyes this week were on the Madrid summit, where NATO leaders were expected to announce new military postures, security cooperation, and future planning for collective defense in light of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The biggest thing to come out of the summit was Turkey’s ultimate reversal of its block on Finland and Sweden from becoming new members — new member admittance requires
Read MoreTen laws impacting LGBTQ+ rights set to take effect today
Ten laws restricting how LGBTQ+ people – particularly LGBTQ+ youth – are able to participate in school sports or spoken about in the classroom will take effect today. Alabama House Bill 322 In April, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed into law a bill preventing transgender students from using facilities like restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity. An amendment to the law also bars kinderg
Read MoreArmy says National Guard, reserve forces must be vaccinated to participate in drills
The Army on Friday announced members of its National Guard and Reserve components must be in compliance with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate to participate in drills. In a statement, the service said members who have refused to be vaccinated without an approved or pending exemption cannot participate in federally funded training and will not receive pay or retirement credit. The deadline for members of the Army National Guard or Reserve to be vaccinated passed on Thursday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandated vaccinations for the military in August 2021 but allowed each
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Read MoreCalifornia bill would require mental health warnings on marijuana products
Story at a glance Marijuana use has been linked with mental health conditions among teens and adolescents. Currently, products do not need to include mental health warnings on their labels. A bill in California aims to require warnings in an effort to better protect users.
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