The administration’s decision to not acknowledge gender identity or sexual orientation has made it easier for health care workers to discriminate against the LGBTQ community. Source
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U.S. ramps up expulsions of migrants as border crossings rise
A CDC coronavirus directive, which has been extended indefinitely, has given the Trump administration the power to rapidly remove most border-crossers from U.S. soil. Source
10-year-old baseball fan pleads to Babe Ruth for baseball season to return
With Major League Baseball still figuring out ways to resume the season, a 10-year-old baseball fan from Illinois wrote a letter pleading to a baseball great to speed things up a bit. Steve Hartman reports on this week’s “On The Road.” Source
A 10-year-old’s heartfelt plea to Babe Ruth to bring back baseball
“I thought you would be interested in knowing this is the year 2020 and we are in a world pandemic,” Jake Curzon wrote to the baseball icon. Source
Pence says he was “encouraged” to stay at White House, not join Trump at church
The vice president gave an interview to CBS News Radio in Pittsburgh Friday. Source
Cuomo signs police reform legislation banning chokeholds statewide
Sweeping package of police accountability measures received new backing following protests of George Floyd’s killing. Source
PGA tour returns with new safety protocols
Three months after the PGA Tour suspended its season, golf has returned. A stadium with no fans, no stands, and plenty of protocol for protection. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Since 2003, Minneapolis has paid out $45 million in settlements over police misconduct
Since 2003, Minneapolis has paid out $45 million dollars in settlements due to police misconduct. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
New Louisville law bans “no knock” raids in honor of Breonna Taylor
In Kentucky, the Louisville city council has passed a new law named in Breonna Taylor’s honor just days after what would have been her 27th birthday. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas at protests
U.S. District Judge Richard Jones issued the two-week order after a Black Lives Matter group sued the Seattle Police Department this week to halt the violent tactics it has used to break up largely peaceful protests in recent days. Source