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Maher is wrong about Lin-Manuel Miranda's casting apology. There isn't enough apologizing.
Bill Maher thinks there is too much apologizing in America.
He made this head-scratching assertion on a recent episode of his eponymous HBO show in response to the online backlash against director Lin-Manuel Miranda for casting light-skinned Latinos in leading roles for the screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “In the Heights.” The movie is based on the real-life New York City neighborhood Washington Heights, which boasts a community largely made up of Afro-Latinos.
Miranda seemed to take the complaints to heart and offered a fulsome apology, noting, “I can hear the hurt and frustration over colorism, of feeling still unseen.” He expressed appreciation for the feedback and promised to do better in the
Supreme Court asked to decide when travelers' phones, laptops may be searched at border
WASHINGTON – Diane Zorri was about to get her passport stamped at Miami International Airport when a customs agent approached with an ominous declaration.
“He said, ‘hey, we’ve been waiting for you,'” Zorri recalled of the 2017 incident, in which she was led into a small room for questioning after returning to the United States from a vacation in Italy. “The first thing that rushes through my mind is ‘was my family murdered while I was on the plane and they’re here to tell me about it?’ I was horrified.”
Zorri’s family was fine, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents demanded that the Florida professor and former Air Force captain
Senate voting rights bill, NYC mayoral election, Amazon Prime Day: 5 things to know Tuesday
What’s the future of voting rights in the Senate?
The Senate is poised to consider voting rights legislation this week, possibly voting as soon as Tuesday. Its passage looks unlikely, but Democrats are working overtime to unify in its favor as Republicans stand firm in opposition. Democrats hailed the For the People Act – a sweeping bill aimed at protecting voters’ rights, increasing election security and mandating independent redistricting, among other provisions – as a bold countermeasure to restrictive voting measures pursued in states. Republicans slammed the legislation as overreaching, arguing elections should be left to the states, not the federal government. Democrats will need the support of at least 10
We don't need orders from states or Congress on teaching race. We know our students best.
As educators wrap up the 2020-21 school year and prepare for a “new normal” this fall, one of the tasks on deck is curriculum planning. In talking to school leaders around the country, I’ve heard many concerns regarding state legislatures deciding how individual schools teach students about race and racism in American history and train educators on diversity, equity and inclusion. The National Association of Secondary School Principals believes that those in the schools – educators and school leaders – should make curriculum and professional development decisions, not those in state or federal Capitol buildings.
Local control is the heart of the U.S. education system at the primary and secondary levels.
New CDC studies point to reasons behind vaccination slowdown; Moderna to add production lines: Live COVID-19 updates
Young Americans are less likely to get vaccinated against COVID than their elders, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study showed.
By May 22, 2021, 57.0% of adults had received at least one vaccine dose, the study said. But coverage was highest among those 65 and older (80%) while it was lowest among those 18-29 years old (38.3%).
Nearly 25% of the latter age group reported that they probably or definitely would not get vaccinated, while 23% were unsure. Their biggest questions: concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness, a second study said.
Adults aged 18–39 years with lower incomes, lower educational attainment, without health insurance, who were non-Hispanic Black adults who lived in suburbs areas
In election focusing on crime, COVID-19 recovery, New Yorkers head to polls to pick next mayor
NEW YORK – New Yorkers are set to head to the polls Tuesday to pick their next mayor in what could be one of the most consequential elections in the city’s recent history.
The winner of the crowded Democratic primary in New York City is all but sure to win the general election in November, and voters will pick the nominee using ranked choice voting, a new twist to the mayoral election.
Coupled with the ranked choice system and the tightly contested race, an increased number of absentee ballots means the winner won’t be announced on election night. New Yorkers will probably have to wait until July for a full count.
Polling has shown former police
The Apple AirPods Pro are at one of the lowest prices we've seen for Prime Day 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021 has arrived, and one of the most popular pairs of wireless earbuds is enjoying one of its lowest-ever prices. Apple’s AirPods Pro, which usually cost $249, have been marked all the way down to $189.99—nearly $60 off.
The AirPods Pro are the best version of Apple AirPods you can currently buy, thanks to their rock-solid sound quality, simple design and incredibly effective active noise-cancelation.
Each pair of the AirPods Pro come with an easy-to-use wireless charging case that is lightning fast. You can expect about an hour’s worth of performance after just five minutes of charging time. Pairing the AirPods Pro couldn’t be easier, especially if you already own an iPhone. Once you’ve
All the most incredible laptop deals to shop for Amazon Prime Day 2021
Prime Day 2021 is in full swing, and retailers are dropping some sweet summer steals on laptops. Whether you’re looking to score on a beefy gaming laptop or you’re looking for the perfect travel laptop, we’ve got you covered.
Right now, for instance, the 2020 Apple MacBook Pro is at the steepest sale we’ve seen since it launched. Apple’s incredible M1 processor gives the MacBook Pro a 14-hour battery life and is one of the fastest performers of any mobile processor. This beast crushes laptops that are normally hundreds of dollars more expensive than the M1 MacBook Pro. Usually starting at $1,299, you can snag it for just $1,099.99 (that’s almost $200 off) until it’s