Category: politics
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Yeshiva University does not have to recognize LGBTQ student body for now, Sotomayor rules
[ad_1] The order from Sotomayor — who has jurisdiction over the lower court in the case — indicated that the full Supreme Court is still considering the issue and will issue a more permanent ruling at a later date. For now, the university is temporarily shielded from having to recognize the group. The case is…
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Day of Mourning: Australia gets extra public holiday after Queen’s death
[ad_1] Australians are set to get an extra public holiday each year to pay tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II. The day, which will be known as the National Day of Mourning, is expected to be held in about two weeks’ time after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley return from the…
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Hillary Clinton Recalls Her Favorite Memory With The Queen
[ad_1] Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images There’s no shortage of tributes pouring in for Queen Elizabeth II from world leaders and politicians, which goes to show how much of an impact the monarch has had across nations. While former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton already issued a joint statement highlighting how the queen has had an…
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French President Emmanuel Macron Pens A Personal Tribute To The Late Queen
[ad_1] Chesnot/Getty Images The death of Queen Elizabeth II will no doubt cause great mourning across Great Britain. Thousands have already made their way to Buckingham Palace to pay their respects and leave flowers, but it’s not just those in Britain and the Commonwealth expressing sadness and sympathy. Countless mourners from around the world are…
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Vice President Kamala Harris Takes To Twitter To Honor The Queen
[ad_1] Brandon Bell/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth’s death has sent shock waves around the world, and prompted an outpouring of grief from her family, royal fans and foreign leaders. King Charles III notably shared his raw feelings after Buckingham Palace announced the long-reigning monarch’s death, saying in part that the Queen was a “much loved Mother.”…
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New British PM Liz Truss Addresses Country With Pledge To King Charles III
[ad_1] Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Only two days after meeting with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral, new British Prime Minister Liz Truss has pledged her loyalty to a new monarch. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Truss stood outside of 10 Downing Street in London to offer her “support and loyalty to the nation’s…
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How The NFL Will Pay Tribute To The Queen
[ad_1] Chris Jackson/Getty Images The longest-serving monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II, died peacefully at her home in Balmoral, Scotland on September 8. While her death will trigger a national period of mourning, including a state funeral to be held after she has laid in state in both Scotland and England, tributes have already started to flood social…
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Hillary And Bill Clinton Share Touching Tribute To Queen Elizabeth
[ad_1] Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth’s relationship wouldn’t be remembered because of an overnight stay, but because of an event that didn’t happen: Clinton once turned down an invitation to tea at Buckingham Palace. Per CNN, when the Clintons returned to Britain, then-newly minted Prime Minister Tony Blair had wanted to ensure the trip was…
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Helen Mirren’s Connection To The Queen Makes Her Tribute Even More Devastating
[ad_1] Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By DM/Sept. 8, 2022 5:12 pm EDT Dame Helen Mirren has shared a touching tribute in honor of Queen Elizabeth II following the monarch’s death on August 8. Buckingham Palace announced the queen’s passing in a statement posted to the official Royal Family Twitter account. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,”…