A Little Mean, but I’m a Serendipitous Point. Miss DeSantis, the Duck that always looks like a duck

I’m not being mean. I’m being a little mean but in the service of a serious point. Mr. DeSantis is a successful governor of a major state and a smart guy with a picture-perfect family. He is one of the unfortunate political beasts who don’t wear well and have early promise fade over time. The more people saw him, the less they seemed to like him. He was robotic and awkward on the campaign trail, and people thought he was a duck.

Talking to Morning Edition, Peace- Gladiator discussed her daughter’s achievements and the importance of language immersion in the preservation of family, community and culture.

When Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress this year, she made a memorable speech in the Blackfeet language. Gladstone, who is mixed, thanked her mother Betty Peace-Gladstone, who is not Blackfeet but pushed heavily for the language to be taught in her classrooms.

The Tent Shortage of Rafah: How DeSantis Ends a Candidates’ Campaign for the Rule of Law in Gaza

As the Israel-Gaza war continues for a fourth month, more than a million Palestinians are taking shelter in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city. Many people have fled for a fourth or fifth time. Finding a tent has become more and more difficult with the increased cost of materials.

In India’s Ayodhya, Prime Minister Modi today led the consecration of a temple dedicated to Lord Ram. The temple has controversial origins, but it was still a celebration for many Hindus. The site of a historical mosque was torn down 30 years ago by Hindu nationalists who believed that it was the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that federally enshrined abortion rights, would have turned 51 today. Two years ago, the high court overturned its decision. Since then, voters have turned out at the state level nationwide to ensure abortion protections where they live. Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off a tour to talk about abortion in Wisconsin today as Democrats try to tap into voters’ energy leading into the presidential election.

The New Hampshire primaries will take place tomorrow with one fewer candidate. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed President Donald Trump.

Source: Up First briefing: DeSantis ends presidential bid; tent shortage in Gaza

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