Amanda Prestigiacomo

According to Starbuck, the success of this anti-woke movement relies on harnessing the will of the so-called silent majority and making them silent no more.

Yeah, there are a few. For example, Costco put out a statement last week about their commitment to DEI. Some important context, though, that statement was made in response to a proposal to evaluate the risk of Costco having DEI initiatives. Shareholders will vote on that next month, so we'll have to see how that vote goes and how Costco proceeds from there.

Yeah, there are a few. For example, Costco put out a statement last week about their commitment to DEI. Some important context, though, that statement was made in response to a proposal to evaluate the risk of Costco having DEI initiatives. Shareholders will vote on that next month, so we'll have to see how that vote goes and how Costco proceeds from there.

And as for Starbuck, he says he's not stopping until DEI is gone.

And as for Starbuck, he says he's not stopping until DEI is gone.

You're welcome.

You're welcome.

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act would define gender under Title IX as based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. It aims to block federal funding for athletic programs that allow biological males to compete in female sports categories.

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act would define gender under Title IX as based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth. It aims to block federal funding for athletic programs that allow biological males to compete in female sports categories.

The bill was pushed forward by Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, along with 23 Republican co-sponsors, including Senators Ted Budd, Marsha Blackburn, and John Kennedy. Critics argue the measure discriminates against transgender athletes, while supporters like Tuberville say it protects opportunities and safety for women and girls in sports. The vote could come as early as this week.

The bill was pushed forward by Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, along with 23 Republican co-sponsors, including Senators Ted Budd, Marsha Blackburn, and John Kennedy. Critics argue the measure discriminates against transgender athletes, while supporters like Tuberville say it protects opportunities and safety for women and girls in sports. The vote could come as early as this week.

Hey, Georgia. So this toll imposes a $9 charge on vehicles entering Midtown Manhattan and below that's south of 60th Street during peak hours, which are pretty much all day long. On weekdays, peak hours are considered 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on weekends, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and there's still a toll on off hours, though it is reduced. It's also worth highlighting that $9 is just the starting point.

Hey, Georgia. So this toll imposes a $9 charge on vehicles entering Midtown Manhattan and below that's south of 60th Street during peak hours, which are pretty much all day long. On weekdays, peak hours are considered 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on weekends, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and there's still a toll on off hours, though it is reduced. It's also worth highlighting that $9 is just the starting point.

By 2028, the toll jumps to $12, and by 2031, you're looking at a $15 charge. For those who regularly drive into this area, the toll will be costing them thousands of dollars a year. Now, Hochul argues that this is needed to bring down carbon emissions and to reduce traffic and fund New York's troubled public transportation, specifically the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or the MTA.

By 2028, the toll jumps to $12, and by 2031, you're looking at a $15 charge. For those who regularly drive into this area, the toll will be costing them thousands of dollars a year. Now, Hochul argues that this is needed to bring down carbon emissions and to reduce traffic and fund New York's troubled public transportation, specifically the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or the MTA.

The state wants to bring in $500 million per year during the first three years and eventually $1 billion when the toll hits $15.

The state wants to bring in $500 million per year during the first three years and eventually $1 billion when the toll hits $15.

Well, initially, she argued publicly that it was too burdensome for New Yorkers, especially at a time when we're dealing with inflation. Behind the scenes, though, Hochul was responding to vulnerable Democrats in her state that were worried about their upcoming elections. They thought the toll would be used against them and hurt Democrats' election prospects.

Well, initially, she argued publicly that it was too burdensome for New Yorkers, especially at a time when we're dealing with inflation. Behind the scenes, though, Hochul was responding to vulnerable Democrats in her state that were worried about their upcoming elections. They thought the toll would be used against them and hurt Democrats' election prospects.

So it follows that after the election, Hochul changed her mind on the tax. This time, though, she landed at that $9 starting point. When she announced the toll, she actually gave some interesting spin, and she told New Yorkers that she was actually saving them money.