Iowa congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, an ordained Lutheran minister running to flip a competitive House seat, told a podcast interviewer in 2023 that churches and religious leaders stand in the way of domestic violence victims getting help, remarks now surfacing as Republicans build a case that her record puts her far outside the Iowa […] The post Iowa Democrat and Lutheran minister called churches a 'barrier' to domestic abuse victims in 2023 podcast appeared first on American Almanac .
Iowa congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, an ordained Lutheran minister running to flip a competitive House seat, told a podcast interviewer in 2023 that churches and religious leaders stand in the way of domestic violence victims getting help, remarks now surfacing as Republicans build a case that her record puts her far outside the Iowa mainstream. Trone Garriott, a state senator challenging Republican Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's Third Congressional District, made the comments during a January 31, 2023, appearance on the Uncommon Wealth podcast. She told the host she had once considered becoming a lawyer to help victims of domestic abuse, and in that context offered a broad indictment of organized religion's role in keeping women…Open
Pop singer Tate McRae used a new interview to distance herself from conservative political affiliations after her collaboration with country star Morgan Wallen and her reported relationship with NHL player Jack Hughes drew online speculation. McRae, 23, told Variety she prefers to let her actions speak for her rather than wade into political debates directly. […] The post Tate McRae pushes back on MAGA label, points to charity work and tour values appeared first on American Almanac .
Pop singer Tate McRae used a new interview to distance herself from conservative political affiliations after her collaboration with country star Morgan Wallen and her reported relationship with NHL player Jack Hughes drew online speculation. McRae, 23, told Variety she prefers to let her actions speak for her rather than wade into political debates directly. The singer's collaboration with Wallen on "What I Want", which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her first chart-topping hit, drew attention last year, as did her reported relationship with Hughes, who laughed alongside teammates during a congratulatory phone call from President Trump after the U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold this summer. Rather than offer…Open
An Islamist attack on Berlin Pride in Germany left one dead and at least 29 injured.
A recent Islamist attack in Berlin, Germany, has raised questions about the country’s handling of known terror threats. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: An Islamist attack on Berlin Pride in Germany has left one dead and at least 29 injured. DETAIL: On Saturday, at approximately 22:00 local time, Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with a Lebanese migration background, struck pedestrians with a van. Ballout was later shot and killed by police. Alexander Dobrindt, Germany’s Interior Minister, said Ballout was known to the authorities for a “high volume of criminal offenses, radicalization, and affiliation with the Islamist scene.“ Last year, Ballout tried to join the Islamic State in Syria, but was arrested in Lebanon in…Open
Democrats in Maine anointed progressive Troy Jackson as their pick to take on Sen. Susan Collins. Graham Platner’s exit from the race earlier this month left the party scrambling to find a replacement to take on Collins in the battleground race. Jackson, a Republican-turned-Democrat who previously led the state Senate, ended up clinching the nomination. In his victory speech, he vowed to stand up to President Trump, fight for LGBTQ rights and healthcare, and talked about the recent ICE shooting in Maine. #midterms #maine #senate #platner #democrats #susancollins #troyjackson
Data: Gallup's Values and Beliefs poll; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Fewer Americans say birth control , having a baby outside of marriage and gambling are morally OK this year compared to last, according to a new poll. Why it matters: Americans' more puritanical view of personal liberty coincides with a Republican resurgence, young men's rebounding religiosity and conservative backlash to LGBTQ+ advancements. Driving the news: While majorities still believe birth control, having a baby outside of marriage and gambling are morally acceptable, the share who say so has fallen significantly since last year. - The share of Americans who say birth control is morally acceptable hit a new low in Gallup's trend that spans back to 2012. Today, that…
