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Key Tronic Corporation Announces New Credit FacilitiesFacebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A U.S. Supreme Court case challenging a Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for teens will likely have major implications for transgender rights nationwide, but Montana’s unique state Constitution could safeguard protections nevertheless, an ACLU attorney says. In question at the nation’s highest court is a 2023 Tennessee state law that prohibits trans youth from receiving medical treatments prescribed to help them transition such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. It’s very similar to Montana’s Senate Bill 99 from the last legislative session, which banned a slew of procedures and treatments used for gender dysphoria, the psychiatric condition that creates distress for a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. 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Senators debate SB99 on the Senate floor on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 in the state Capitol. THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record United States v. Skrmetti asks whether the Tennessee transgender health care ban is tantamount to discrimination under the federal Constitution’s equal protection clause. President Joe Biden’s administration brought the legal challenge, arguing Tennessee’s law should be overturned on these grounds. Lawyers representing the state of Tennessee contend that though the law applies specifically to trans teens, it should not trigger the greater legal standard required to protect against sex-based discrimination. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Tuesday. A decision is not expected until July, though it appears likely that the conservative majority will rule in favor of Tennessee. Trans rights advocates worry such a ruling could open the door to all kinds of targeted restrictions. Alex Rate, legal director for ACLU of Montana, said the outcome of the Skrmetti case should not directly impact ongoing efforts to overturn SB 99 because of the unique protections in the Montana Constitution that go beyond federal law. Alex Rate, legal director for ACLU of Montana ACLU of Montana The federal Constitution sets the floor, “below which we cannot go,” Rate explains, but states have the power to determine the ceiling, which means they can grant individuals greater protections that expand on federal liberties. Abortion rights are an illustrative example of how these differences between state and federal law can play out. When Roe v. Wade overturned federal abortion protections, Montana’s constitutional right to privacy continued to ensure access to reproductive health care. Chase Scheuer, press secretary for Attorney General Austin Knudsen, urged the United States Supreme Court to uphold the Tennessee law. When Gov. Greg Gianforte signed SB 99 into law in April 2023, the ACLU promptly filed a lawsuit against it representing three families with transgender youth and two medical providers who work with transgender youth. Journey Lynn, left, and Sage Bennett, right, chat during a court hearing for an injunction on Senate Bill 99, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Montana, at the Missoula County Courthouse on Monday. BEN ALLAN SMITH, Missoulian The case, Van Garderen v. Montana, then resulted in a preliminary injunction against SB 99 from a Montana state district court judge, who said the law “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review” and “barring access to gender affirming care would negatively impact gender dysphoric minors’ mental and physical health.” According to Rate, Montana’s equal protection clause is more specific than its federal counterpart and has been interpreted by state courts to provide greater protections. Additionally, he argues the state’s robust right to privacy encompasses decisions made between parents, transgender teens and their health care providers. Scheuer had a different take. "The Supreme Court’s decision could undercut the ACLU’s similar attack on SB99 in Montana as well," he said in a statement to the Montana State News Bureau. Should a new U.S. Congress pass federal legislation banning gender affirming care for transgender youth, for example, that could negate the ability of Montana health providers to offer the care, despite the state Constitution. There’s not a lot of law on transgender rights in Montana, which means there isn’t a great amount of legal precedent at the state level. It’s possible Montana courts could defer to federal decisions at the Supreme Court or elsewhere when thinking about a legal framework for analyzing the constitutionality of SB 99 or other future laws. “One would hope that a faithful interpretation of our state Constitution would lead to a potentially different result than what’s happening at the federal end,” Rate said. Gianforte continues to support SB 99 and other restrictions on health care for transgender youth like the one in Tennessee. He filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in October urging justices to uphold the Tennessee law on the basis that it allows youth to “have the freedom to grow up unhampered by improper interests and agendas and with access to appropriate tools and resources to promote both their development and ultimate success in society.” The governor’s administration applied many of the same arguments in the amicus brief as it has when supporting SB 99. It argues that medical treatments for gender dysphoria are “permanent, invasive, and life-altering” and that the state doesn’t seek to limit them for adults, only minor children. As of Aug., 26 states, including Montana, had passed some kind of ban against gender dysphoria health care for high school-aged youth. A majority are either currently tied up in litigation or temporarily blocked by the courts. Gender affirming care is considered safe, effective and medically necessary by major professional health associations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Endocrine Society. Oral arguments for Van Garderen v. Montana are scheduled for June. Author email
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Exciting news has recently emerged in the world of Marvel as reports indicate that Chris Evans will be reprising his role as Captain America in the upcoming film "Avengers 5." Fans of the beloved superhero character were thrilled to hear about Evans' return and are eagerly anticipating his appearance in the highly anticipated sequel.The Oscars. The Met Gala. The Olympics. Wearing a wardrobe's worth of pink and green ensembles, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have gone far and wide to promote the new "Wicked" movie . But one interview the pair gave with Out magazine appeared to unexpectedly defy gravity. In a clip of the filmed conversation , journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist told the "Wicked" stars about an observation she's made among queer fans regarding the Broadway-musical-turned-film's signature song: "I've seen this week people are taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that and feeling power in that." "I didn't know that was happening," Erivo replied. "I've seen it, yeah," Gilchrist confirmed. "That’s really powerful," Erivo said softly. "That’s what I wanted." After a brief pause, Erivo repeated: "I didn't know that was happening." Gilchrist shrugged and gently explained: "I’ve seen it on a couple of posts. I don’t know how widespread it is, but you know I am in queer media." Grande said nothing, but nodded approvingly and reached over to hold Erivo's pointer finger, which she grasped throughout the course of the exchange. A somber string rendition of the song played softly over the video of the, at times, socially fragile interaction. The clip has been seen over 2 million times on Instagram since the LGBTQ magazine posted it last week. Somewhat inexplicably, it has elicited a tsunami of memes on social media. In a meme he posted to X on Friday, Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy poked fun at both the viral interview and internet punching bag Carrie Bradshaw, the main character of the hit HBO show "Sex and the City." The meme shows the tragically romantic Bradshaw, a writer, typing on her laptop and reads: “I couldn’t help but wonder... if Big could hold space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, why couldn’t he hold space for me?” The official X accounts for Merriam-Webster and New York City’s Empire State Building also weighed in on the matter. "The 103rd floor of the Empire State Building was originally built to hold space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity," the account for the iconic art deco building posted Saturday. (The building only has 102 floors.) And on Sunday, the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus shared a video on TikTok and Instagram, showing dozens of its members singing and harmonizing to what appears to be a song made out of quotes from the interview. “Really holding space with that and feeling power in that. Really holding space with that and feeling power in that,” the men sang. “I’ve seen it on a couple of posts, I don’t know how widespread it is, but you know I am in queer media.” The viral interview managed to also grab the attention of traditional media. ABC News' "The View" dedicated an entire panel Tuesday to dissecting the viral clip and the cultural moment it is arguably spawning. “Are we supposed to hold space for Trump supporters now?” co-host Joy Behar joked. Gilchrist said in an interview that she was shocked by the response. "In a meeting, someone said that I am a meme now, and I was like, 'What?' So, I had no idea," she said. Later, "I was at lunch with a friend and my phone, everything just started blowing up." Within the last week, search interest for "holding space" was beating out the newly declared word of the year "demure," according to Google Trends. Gilchrist said the term originated from a friend. “For me, ‘holding space’ means being in the moment, taking time to really listen, to be in a conversation,” Gilchrist said. “The irony is, to me, ‘holding space’ is not being immersed in the internet.” Gilchrist said she believes the viral moment was a result of having built a rapport with Erivo from a prior story this year and because it occurred in the days after the election. "She knew what I meant. Ariana knew what I meant," Gilchrist said. "And I think because it was in the wake of the election, it was serious." “It’s funny because that’s kind of the definition of high camp. Camp is sincere. Real camp is sincere,” Gilchrist added. “It’s campy the way it all happened and it’s authentic.” Neither Grande nor Erivo has commented on the viral interview publicly. However, Grande sent Out a laughing emoji in response to an Instagram story the magazine posted about the viral interview, Gilchrist said. The musical "Wicked" hit Broadway in 2003 and was an adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," which was based off of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel and later film "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." The film adaptation of "Wicked" by Universal Pictures was made in two parts, with the first part having premiered Friday and the second part to be released in November of next year. (Comcast is the parent company of both NBC News and Universal Pictures.) Gilchrist said that "Wicked" resonates with queer people because the story of Erivo's green-skinned character, Elphaba, "is the story of an 'other,' someone who is treated differently because of something that is innate." The song "Defying Gravity" is about a decision facing Elphaba to either join forces with Oz's tyrannical Wizard or follow her heart and challenge authority. In the finale of part one, fans find out whether Elphaba decides to "hold space" for her values.To learn more about HereHear, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngU32WgiWf4 "HereHear is here in the US, and I am truly grateful to the Berkeley Skydeck IPP Program for recognizing its potential," noted Lynia Huang , Bamboo Technology's CEO. "As important as mental health has become in recent years, there is a shortage of mental health providers and access to support is low — and HereHear is paving the way for AI to bridge that gap as a first line of defense." A growing case for incorporating AI into mental healthcare With data showing that the US is in a mental health crisis, the CDC recently noted a dire need for public health initiatives that create environments centered around mental health. Specific to the workplace, the Society for Human Resource Management's Employee Mental Health in 2024 Research Series found that 44% of US employees feel burned out at work. The combination of a shortage of mental health providers in the US with the flourishing capabilities of AI builds a strong case for the technology to be deployed in the form of human-guided mental health solutions. HereHear's YangYang: A personalized 3D virtual therapist As organizations seek out ways to empower team members to take better care of their mental health, AI is increasingly emerging as a solution for on-demand, personalized support. Offering a more engaging interaction than chatbots, HereHear's 3D virtual therapist YangYang was launched in January 2024 and offers: Sophisticated vocal and emotional analysis: Aligned with professional assessment scales, it analyzes voice features in 30 seconds to detect levels of stress, depression and happiness, assessing both verbal and nonverbal cues. Broad accessibility : Multiple languages and real-time, personalized support Powered by AI and deep learning: Continuously learns from patient interaction YangYang has already been implemented in several therapy clinics and has helped 70% of users improve stress and depression levels by 25% within 3 months. Taking the form of a sheep further distinguishes her — this functions both to provide a 'cute' aspect lending to the warm, healing emotional support she provides, while also helping users who are struggling emotionally to keep in perspective that their interactions are ultimately not with a human. Bringing success in Taiwan to the US market Bamboo Technology's acceptance into the Berkeley Skydeck IPP Program is a major accomplishment as the platform seeks to enter the US market. Batch 19 has only 117 startups out of around 2300 applications, and the program will support HereHear to develop, pilot and launch, as well as to pitch for funding. The company aims to target the app in the human resources space—as a tool for companies to offer staff for on-demand, privacy-first mental health support. Back in Taiwan , the app already has hospitals, mental health clinics, universities, publicly listed companies, and government agencies that use it, similarly spurred by a shortage of mental health workers. About Bamboo Technology Established in November 2018 , the Taipei -based Bamboo Technology is a mental health technology innovation company that focuses on improving public mental health with voice emotion analysis technology. It embraces a belief that a universal, objective, and scientific mental health system can effectively solve the problem of deteriorating mental health in today's society — a core tenet upheld by its many psychologists; social workers; and information management, AI and big data experts. 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The Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy in the first question posed during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign. Mr Harris apologised over the weekend for his handling of the discussion with Charlotte Fallon while canvassing in Kanturk in Co Cork on Friday evening. The Taoiseach was accused of dismissing concerns that Ms Fallon raised about Government support for the disability sector during the exchange filmed by RTE in a supermarket. Mr Harris rang Ms Fallon on Saturday and said he unreservedly apologised for the way he treated her, however focus has since shifted to Fine Gael’s interactions with the national broadcaster about the social media video. At the outset of Tuesday’s TV debate, co-host Miriam O’Callaghan directly asked the Fine Gael leader whether a member of his party contacted RTE to ask for the clip to be taken down. “I have no knowledge of that whatsoever, because this clip was entirely appropriate,” said Mr Harris. “It was a very important moment on the campaign. “And RTE and indeed many media outlets have been with me throughout the campaign, covering many interactions that I’ve had with many, many people right across this country.” The Taoiseach said the approach by his team member was part of the “normal contact that happens between party politics and broadcasters on a daily basis”. Mr Harris’s partner-in-government in the last coalition, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, said he was not aware of the approach to RTE by Fine Gael. “I didn’t realise this had happened,” he said. “I think Simon has given his explanation to it. I’m not sure it’s as normal or as usual. I just get on with it every day. But, again, I think, you know, I’m not au fait with the details behind all of this, or the background to it. “The video didn’t come down, and it was seen by many, many people. “And I think it illustrates that out there, there are a lot of people suffering in our society. “Notwithstanding the progress we’ve made as a country, a lot of people are facing a lot of individual challenges, and our job as public representatives and as leaders in travelling the country is to listen to people, hear their cases, to understand the challenges that they are going through in their lives. “And when we go about in election campaigns, we have to open up ourselves to criticism and to people calling us to account.” Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald had earlier in the day described reports of the Fine Gael approach to RTE as “chilling”. However, at the start of the debate, she was asked about a media-focused issue related to her own party, namely the controversial manifesto proposal for an independent expert review of RTE’s objectivity in its coverage of the war in Gaza and other international conflicts. Mr Harris previously branded the proposal a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists” while Mr Martin said it was a “dangerous departure”. Ms McDonald defended the idea during the RTE Prime Time debate on Tuesday. “Politics and politicians should not try to influence editorial decisions or try and have clips taken down because they are inconvenient to them,” she said. “There has to be distance, there has to be objectivity. But I would say I am struck by the very defensive reaction from some to this (the review proposal). “The BBC, for example, a peer review looked at their coverage on migration. Politicians didn’t put their hands on it, and rightly so. “I think in a world where we have to rely on quality information, especially from the national broadcaster, which is in receipt of very substantial public funding, that has to be the gold standard of reliability. I think peer reviews like that are healthy.”
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Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Soe Win received Mr Abhay Thakur, Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Both sides discussed the progress in project operations in Rakhine State under the MoU of the two countries. The launching ceremony of two second-year projects implemented in Rakhine State was organized in a hybrid format, and Rakhine State Economic Minister U San Shwe Maung joined online. The Union minister clarified the India-aided development projects and appreciated the support of the Indian government in humanitarian assistance and scholarships to develop human resources, and the Indian Ambassador discussed the current situation of development projects. The deputy director-general of the Disaster Management Department reported on the condition of second-year projects and clarified the two projects – the construction of an incinerator at Public Hospital and the water distribution project. — MNA/KTZH
Eric Trump, the second son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, recently made headlines with his bold statements on the future of banking and the necessity for the United States to embrace the crypto revolution. In a notable interview, Eric Trump declared that traditional banks are outdated and emphasized the crucial role of the U.S. in leading the way towards adopting cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He further stressed the importance of establishing a clear regulatory roadmap to navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets.Jaipur: The illegal encroachment of the vegetable market on Sahakar Marg in Lalkothi, is increasing day by day, making it difficult for the public to walk on road. Despite several attempts by the administration to remove the encroachers, they return due to the lack of a permanent solution. Various departments seem to be shirking their responsibilities in this matter. Priyavrat Charan, DC of Malviya Nagar Zone, said, "I am not aware of this issue as I have recently taken charge. I will conduct an inspection soon and necessary action will be taken." Deputy mayor Puneet Karnawat said, "We have tried several times to remove these encroachers, but they come back repeatedly. It is easier for them to earn here, which is why they return. However, strict action will be taken soon after Rising Rajasthan Summit." JDA's DIG Kailash Bishnoi held the municipal corporation responsible for the encroachment and said, "It is JMC's responsibility to resolve this issue. We can only assist them." A few days ago, JMC held a meeting on this issue, where a proposal was made to provide an alternative location for the illegal vegetable market. However, due to the Rising Rajasthan Summit, this proposal has been put on hold for now. Residents and passersby have expressed that due to encroachment on the road, both vehicles and pedestrians face great difficulty. People are urging the administration to find an immediate and permanent solution to prevent this problem from reoccurring. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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