On Twitter, progressives and people of color were still calling out the lack of diversity — in skin color, in class, in point of view — of the original conversation. On Twitter, Solana said he regretted (eventually) politely interviewing Boudin. “It was chaotic, it was nebulous, it was manipulative,” he tweeted. And Tandler, who received messages of both support and derision in the days that followed, wondered what she could have done differently and whether she would ever host a discussion on the platform again. “I don’t know if I have thick enough skin.” … [Read more...] about On Clubhouse, a conversation about ‘the future of S.F.’ sparks familiar debate
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Boris Defends Biden: ‘Nothing Wrong with Being Woke’
“[H]e appointed an amazingly strong woman of colour who is also pro-[abortion] as his running mate, he mentioned the trans community in his victory speech, he stood up for the Black Lives Matter protesters, he spoke out about the policing of that movement,” Nandy gushed to the left-wing Guardian newspaper, claiming that the Democrat politician has “never shied away from standing up for his values”. … [Read more...] about Boris Defends Biden: ‘Nothing Wrong with Being Woke’
The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
➔ INTERNATIONAL: Psaki told reporters on Wednesday that Biden will begin his calls with foreign leaders on Friday, starting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauJustin Pierre James TrudeauBiden's first foreign leader call to be with Canada's Trudeau on Friday World leaders congratulate Biden on becoming president LIVE INAUGURATION COVERAGE: Biden signs executive orders; press secretary holds first briefing MORE. She added that the first round of calls will be with “partners and allies,” indicating there are no immediate plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinBiden's first foreign leader call to be with Canada's Trudeau on Friday Gorbachev says Biden should work to 'normalize relations' with Russia A vision for Russia MORE (The Hill). … Heads of state and government leaders extended their good wishes to the 46th president on Wednesday to kick off ties with the new administration. … In Israel, Prime Minister … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day
Tonight: President Biden’s transportation secretary nominee, Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day Biden faces tall order in uniting polarized nation OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks | Democrats eye action on range of climate bills | Biden pushing to cancel Keystone XL pipeline as soon as he takes office: reports MORE, appears on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day
Kamala Harris draws support from unique bloc: Sorority sisters
Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisKaty Perry and her 'Firework' close out inauguration TV special Biden's first foreign leader call to be with Canada's Trudeau on Friday Harris now 'the most influential woman' in American politics MORE (D-Calif.) has support from a nontraditional corner as she seeks to become the country's next vice president: Her sorority sisters. … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris draws support from unique bloc: Sorority sisters
