Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: Harley-Davidson is the latest major brand to face backlash over its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — with ultra-conservative influencer Robby Starbuck calling for a boycott of the motorcycle maker. As Joe notes, every major company targeted by Starbuck has caved. • Axios: The summer’s COVID-19 wave is continuing, with the latest wastewater surveillance data detecting “very high” levels in 19 states (including my home state of Nevada). Hospitalizations remain low, but get your shots, kids.
The summer’s COVID wave continues, with the latest wastewater surveillance data detecting:
• “High” virus activity levels across the majority of the U.S. • “Very high” levels in 19 states https://t.co/342Ng5jpv2 — Axios (@axios) July 31, 2024
• The Advocate: Sofia Nelson, an out transgender public defender and ex-friend of GOP vice presidential hopeful JD Vance, says Republicans don’t hate trans people, they’re just “engaging in opportunism to win elections.” • Outsports: Out German Olympian Timo Cavelius, the first out male Judoka to compete at the Olympics, got a tough draw in his first round against a former world champ. But he has another chance at a medal on Saturday at the mixed team competition.
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• LGBTQ Nation: A gay waiter in Wichita, Kansas, got a slur instead of a tip. And what happened next was “absolutely insane.” • Fox News: Jesse Watters is just weird – “I heard the scientists say the other day that when a man votes for a woman, he actually transitions into a woman.”
“When a man votes for a woman, he actually transitions into a woman.”
This dude is madder than he has ever been in his life. It’s glorious. pic.twitter.com/WUKQ2e0odT — Brandon Friedman (@BFriedmanDC) July 30, 2024
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