Japan councilwoman ousted after accusing mayor of assault says gender bias in politics is clear

A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said her case highlights the problems of…

What’s Next for the Western Sahara Conflict?

Read the original article: What’s Next for the Western Sahara Conflict? A Sahrawi refugee camp in Tindouf, Algeria. (EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid,</p>Become a supporter of IT Security News…

During The Holidays (And Every Day) Dial 2-1-1 For Support

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) reminds residents who are experiencing emotional distress to call 2-1-1 for help or access 211Broward.org for a list of providers and professionals serving children and adults with behavioral health issues. People…

Switzerland just became the 29th country to get marriage equality

ShutterstockBut pro-LGBTQ organizations say that it is still possible for a national referendum on marriage equality to be forced. See source

Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics

TOKYO (AP) — A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault says her case highlights…

Maine regulator can get financial records from anti-CMP corridor group, judge rules

Maine’s campaign finance watchdog can request financial records from a dark-money group opposing Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion corridor project as part of a broader investigation, a judge ruled…

Putin says if Russia wanted to kill opposition leader Navalny, it would have ‘finished’ the job

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Thursday that opposition politician Alexey Navalny “is enjoying the support of the US special services,” adding that if Russian special services had wanted to kill…

It’s time to accept the results

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Ethan: Are you ready…

Palo Alto’s Foothills Park Opening To All For 1st Time In Decades After Referendum Campaign Fails

PALO ALTO (CBS SF) – Foothills Park in Palo Alto is set to open to people who live outside the city for the first time in decades, after a referendum…

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Supermax Is a Referendum on the Small Market vs. Big Market Debate in the NBA

Getty Images The ‘Group Chat’ crew breaks down the news that Giannis has signed a supermax extension to remain in Milwaukee before SI’s Michael Pina joins to discuss the upcoming…

The Most American Religion

Photographs by Michael Friberg Image above: The Oquirrh Mountain Temple sits about 20 miles south of Temple Square in Salt Lake City, where the Church is based. This article was…

Macron plans referendum to add climate clause to constitution

French President Emmanuel #Macron said Monday he plans to call a #referendum on changing the constitution to include a commitment to fight against #climate change and for the protection of…