Poorly communicated guidelines, ever-changing restrictions and ‘almost laughable’ transphobia. How a transgender cyclist lost her title.
Story at a glance USA Cycling has revoked a silver medal from a transgender cyclist and removed her from competing in further events at the 2022 Elite Track National Championships, citing unmet participation requirements. Leia Genis, 25, wrote in an Instagram post following her disqualification that she was “heartbroken” and “disgusted” and suggested that the new requirements, which went int
Read MoreFederal agencies must recalibrate to fight today’s health challenges
COVID-19, monkeypox and infant formula shortages are just a few of the public health challenges the federal government has faced over the last several months and years. Despite the federal response to these challenges, criticism of agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have come from both sides of the aisle during both the Trump and Biden administrations. Recently, several recommendations have been proposed to optimize the role of federal agencies; however, many of these may carry unintended consequences. It is vital f
Read More4 takeaways from the first climate bill passed by the Senate
Story at a glance Democrats on Sunday passed The Inflation Reduction Act, a piece of legislation that outlines sweeping efforts on tax, health care and climate change. After nearly 20 hours of voting, Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tiebreaking vote, sending the package to the House. If passed, the legislation would include
Read MoreOz targets Fetterman over sanctuary cities, prison reform in new ad
Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Mehmet Oz attacked Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman over sanctuary cities and “failed liberal policies” in a new ad Monday as the two vie for the seat being vacated by Sen. Pat Toomey (R). The ad knocked Fetterman for supporting sanctuary cities, where local authorities aren't required to report to federal immigration agents, and other criminal justice reforms. Fetterman’
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