The World Has Changed, but Can the U.N.? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Most everyone agrees on the need for changes, but there is little agreement on what to do and nearly insuperable hurdles to doing anything.
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Abortion Rights Group Sees Mission Beyond ‘Pro-Choice,’ So It Has a New Name
NARAL Pro-Choice America is now Reproductive Freedom for All, as the post-Roe landscape reshapes the policy fights over abortion access.
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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
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Kansas, Citing New Law, Will Stop Changing Gender Identities on Birth Certificates
The law, which defines male and female as a person’s sex assigned at birth, went into effect in July after lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto.
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A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal
By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks.
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No Sweat. Frances Tiafoe Would Like a Fresh Shirt Now.
During a changeover 26 minutes into his second-round match against Sebastian Ofner, Frances Tiafoe reached into his bag, pulled out a fresh top and changed his shirt. Twenty-four minutes later, up by 4-1 in the second set, he swapped that shirt for a …
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Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal
In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a player’s strategy.
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