Tag: Speaking

A new Boeing whistleblower says he saw holes being drilled incorrectly on 787 planes, adding to the chorus of people speaking up against the company

Another whistleblower has come forward with complaints of Boeing’s safety lapses. Richard Cuevas said that he saw holes drilled improperly, which could lead to “catastrophe.” The airplane mechanic said he was fired from his job shortly after raising concerns. Another Boeing whistleblower has come forward, saying that he witnessed 787 Dreamliner planes being built in […]

Teamsters’ leader lands speaking slot at GOP convention

Teamsters union General President Sean O’Brien will be a guest at the Republican National Convention next month, with a speaking role that sharply contrasts with other labor leaders’ embrace of President Joe Biden. Former President Donald Trump announced the appearance by O’Brien, whose union hasn’t made an endorsement yet, on his social media platform. “Our […]

His ex-wife faked her own disappearance. Why Keith Papini is speaking out now

Keith Papini, the ex-husband of Sherri Papini, is addressing ex-wife’s infamous kidnapping hoax in a new, three-part Hulu documentary, “The Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” In 2016, Sherri Papini disappeared from her home in Redding, California. About three weeks later, she was discovered along an interstate with serious injuries, claiming she had […]

Video of Indian Hindu monk speaking on Muslims is edited

A manipulated video shared online appears to show Yogi Adityanath, a politician from India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying Muslims have the “first right” to the country’s resources. The original clip, however, shows him quoting India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh and accusing the opposition party of stoking divisions between Muslims and […]

What are Austin City Council’s new speaking rules?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — People signing up to speak on items at Austin City Council meetings will get at least two minutes after the city faced a lawsuit tied to how much access the public should have to its officials. The lawsuit was brought forward by Save Our Springs Alliance Director Bill Bunch, a City Hall […]

JK Rowling regrets not speaking out ‘far sooner’ on trans rights

JK Rowling said she spoke up about transgender issues because she believes she is witnessing “the greatest assault of my lifetime” on women’s rights and would have “felt ashamed for the rest of my days if I hadn’t”. The 58-year-old Harry Potter author has previously been criticised for her staunch views on gender identity, but […]

A year after speaking out, Concord HS GSA continues advocacy

The thought of crossing the stage for graduation often brought Emory Gloner to tears. The then-junior feared how the day would unfold, including his safety as a transgender man. Used to “getting hate” and having people stare at him or talk about him for his gender identity, Gloner had worried something would ruin any happiness of […]