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Friday, July 21st, 2023

Friday, July 21st, 2023

FromMorning Announcements


Friday, July 21st, 2023

FromMorning Announcements

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today’s Headlines: In Texas, 15 women are suing the state to seek an injunction against the abortion ban for life-saving procedures. The gender pay gap is shrinking, but men still earn more. The Senate proposed a bill for stronger ethics standards for the Supreme Court, facing opposition from Republicans. Florida's State Board of Education approved controversial academic standards. Ancient artifacts from Israel, previously displayed at a White House event, were found at Mar-a-Lago. Wesleyan University ends legacy admissions due to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

CBS News: Texas women testify in lawsuit on state abortion laws: "I don't feel safe to have children in Texas anymore" 

Axios: Gender pay gap now the narrowest on record 

AP News: Senate committee approves legislation to impose stronger ethics standards on Supreme Court justices


Tampa Bay Times: Florida education board OKs Black history standards amid criticism 

The Guardian: Treasures lent by Israel for White House event ‘stranded at Mar-a-Lago’


Axios: Wesleyan ends legacy admissions after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling 


Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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Released:
Jul 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.