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June 1, 2015

Associated Press misgenders Caitlyn Jenner in violation of its own guidelines

The organization says it uses trans subjects' preferred pronouns -- so why are they still calling Jenner "Bruce"?






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Published on June 01, 2015 13:37

Fox News covers Caitlyn Jenner’s transition by making fun of her: “What the hell is going on?”

"He is the only person on planet earth who knows how to one up his most famous step-daughter, Kim Kardashian"






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Published on June 01, 2015 13:37

Women in STEM, still getting the worst advice on workplace harassment: “I suggest you put up with it, with good humor if you can”

A quickly-deleted science journal story advises a post-doc to grin and bear it when she's leered at by her boss






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Published on June 01, 2015 13:21

TSA agents at nation’s busiest airports fail 95% of undercover security tests

Agents screened one undercover traveler, but failed to detect the bomb strapped to his back






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Published on June 01, 2015 13:06

Supreme Court leaves women vulnerable: The unanswered questions in its ruling on online threats

The justices were presented with -- but didn't answer -- thorny questions about free speech and women's safety






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Published on June 01, 2015 12:35

Martin O’Malley misses his chance: How Hillary Clinton closed off his biggest 2016 opening

Martin O'Malley had a chance to trip up Hillary on immigration, but she seized the initiative while he dithered






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Published on June 01, 2015 07:41

John Oliver celebrates the indictment of “unspeakably filthy” FIFA officials

A whole year ago, Oliver's blistering takedown of FIFA went viral; this week, Oliver has much to celebrate






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Published on June 01, 2015 07:41

Rand Paul’s “sugar daddy” problem: Billionaires don’t love him — but that could be a blessing in disguise

Paul can't find a megadonor for his campaign. Here's why that could actually make him interesting again






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Published on June 01, 2015 07:10

How the Supreme Court could end legal abortion in Mississippi

SCOTUS could weigh in as early as this week on a law that would shut down the state's last abortion clinic






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Published on June 01, 2015 07:10

FIFA bigwig cites The Onion in his defense against corruption charges

Former vice president Jack Warner promptly removed the video after realizing the website was satire






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Published on June 01, 2015 06:39