The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council voted unanimously to restore protections for social workers' LGBTQ and disabled clients after backlash from advocates and lawmakers.
After 26 years at The New Yorker, he became chief editor at Random House, overseeing works by a raft of luminaries. He wrote a half-dozen well-received books of his own.
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(((Katha Pollitt)))A really nice obituary for Dan Menaker, and a great photo.
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The National Network of Abortion Funds is here to connect you with organizations that can support your financial and logistical needs as you arrange for your abortion. Follow these steps: Find out if you have insurance that covers your abortion....
Society has given up on cultural institutions during the pandemic. Only the ones that plead loud enough have a shot.
(((Katha Pollitt)))I need to buy books from independent bookstores that are struggling. The one near me, RJ Julia's in Madison CT, seems to be okay (correct me if I'm wrong! I love them.)
Also interested in gofundmes for bookstores. Please post them here.
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Donald Trump called ‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen a ‘phoney’ and a ‘creep’ after the British funnyman featured the President’s lawyer in his new movie.
Asked if she would be forced to sell the business that has been in her family for three generations, Wyden told Gothamist on Friday, "You just said that, and my heart dropped."
The decision, which cannot be appealed, halts pregnancy terminations for fetal abnormalities, virtually the only type currently performed in the country.
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(((Katha Pollitt)))Polish high court bans abortion for grave fetal abnormalities. You must have that baby and watch it suffer and die, because Jesus. Is Amy Barrett taking notes?
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A professional organization of social workers called the change "incredibly disheartening," while Gov. Greg Abbott's office said it was necessary to conform with existing state law.
Dolly Parton moved Stephen Colbert to tears during an appearance on Tuesday's “The Late Show”. Parton was discussing how her mother used to sing songs to her a cappella at home, when she spoke about one track in particular titled "Bury Me Beneath...