Former Secretary of State and failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is reportedly gearing up to take on a larger role inPresident Joe Biden’s re-election campaign — a decision that is receiving a fair amount of mockery from both sides of the political aisle. Over the last month‚ although she is not officially a member of Biden’s campaign team‚ she has positioned herself as one of his most visible and influential surrogates. Clinton hosted a big-ticket fundraiser in late November‚ benefitting his re-election war chest — and two weeks earlier‚ she published an op-ed in The Atlantic defending the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing war between Israel and the terror group Hamas. Hillary Clinton’s role in President Biden's re-election campaign is expected to grow in the new year. https://t.co/xBitATTHr5 — NBC News (@NBCNews) December 10‚ 2023 As NBC noted in an article published Monday‚ it is certainly possible that Clinton could help Biden on some issues: Clinton is popular with women and key parts of the Democratic base and remains a fundraising draw who can help ensure Biden has the money to get his message out. There is still a two-for-the-price-of-one theme when it comes to her family: Husband Bill Clinton made a cameo at the fundraising event at their Washington home. But not everyone was convinced that Clinton‚ who lost to former President Donald Trump in 2016‚ was the best person to help Biden defeat Trump — who still has a formidable lead on the rest of the Republican primary field — in 2024. “Excellent! Bring in the woman incredibly disliked in swing states to campaign for Biden‚” Doug Powers said in a post on X. Excellent! Bring in the woman incredibly disliked in swing states to campaign for Biden. https://t.co/xIqQZdvfcW — Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) December 11‚ 2023 “It’s entirely possible that the Democratic Party actively does NOT want to win the presidency in 2024‚” Margot Cleveland added. It’s entirely possible that the Democratic Party actively does NOT want to win the presidency in 2024. https://t.co/Zbh1sxW9j4 https://t.co/GlnjDV1A2X — Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) December 10‚ 2023 “She couldn’t even win her own election how is she gonna win his for him?” Hannah Cox asked. She couldn't even win her own election how is she gonna win his for him? https://t.co/r1n44msSUq — Hannah Cox (@HannahDCox) December 11‚ 2023 Even some on the hard left were unimpressed with the possibility that they’d be seeing more of Clinton. Ex-MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan said‚ “Ah yes‚ when you’re a Democrat struggling to beat Donald Trump‚ you call for help from… *checks notes*… the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump.” Ah yes‚ when you’re a Democrat struggling to beat Donald Trump‚ you call for help from… *checks notes*… the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump. https://t.co/C2JQc3m7Bd — Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) December 11‚ 2023 Marianne Williamson‚ who is running against Biden in the Democratic primary‚ saw the opportunity to plug her own run: “We can go forward‚ not backwards.” We can go forward‚ not backwards. #Marianne2024 https://t.co/FaK5ekAkYJ — Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) December 10‚ 2023

Embattled Harvard University President Claudine Gay responded Monday to mounting allegations of plagiarism‚ saying she stands by her work. Journalist Christopher F. Rufo‚ a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute‚ published a report on Sunday outlining what he indicated to be three instances of Gay plagiarizing‚ per Harvard standards‚ in the dissertation‚ “Taking Charge: Black Electoral Success and the Redefinition of American Policies.” Notably‚ Gay is already facing mounting pressure to be removed since her shocking testimony during a Congressional hearing on anti-Semitism in colleges and universities. “I stand by the integrity of my scholarship‚” Gay told the Boston Globe‚ regarding the plagiarism allegations. “Throughout my career‚ I have worked to ensure my scholarship adheres to the highest academic standards.” In addition to other questionable instances‚ Gay is accused of lifting “nearly verbatim” work from Lawrence Bobo and Franklin Gilliam in their paper called “Race‚ Sociopolitical Participation‚ and Black Empowerment.” Rufo cited Harvard’s own policy on paraphrasing and plagiarism to underscore his point: “When you paraphrase‚ your task is to distill the source’s ideas in your own words‚” the guidelines state. “It’s not enough to change a few words here and there and leave the rest; instead‚ you must completely restate the ideas in the passage in your own words. If your own language is too close to the original‚ then you are plagiarizing‚ even if you do provide a citation.” First‚ Gay lifts an entire paragraph nearly verbatim from a paper by Lawrence Bobo and Franklin Gilliam’s‚ while passing it off as her own paraphrase and language. This is a direct violation of Harvard's policy: "When you paraphrase‚ your task is to distill the source’s ideas… pic.twitter.com/t6enHp3dN9 — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 10‚ 2023 Billionaire Bill Ackman‚ a Harvard alum‚ said a university faculty member called Rufo’s allegations “credible.” “I asked a senior member of the [Harvard] faculty to examine the below allegations of plagiarism against President Gay‚” Ackman posted to X. “The faculty member found them to be credible.” I asked a senior member of the @Harvard faculty to examine the below allegations of plagiarism against President Gay. The faculty member found them to be credible. https://t.co/Y7LdeuxODR — Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) December 11‚ 2023 Since the report‚ The National Association of Scholars has come out calling for Gay’s removal as president. “The esteemed group notes Gay’s ‘shoddy professional work‚’ ‘record of plagiarism‚’ and ‘promotion of racist policies‚'” Rufo posted. “Momentum is building.” BREAKING: The National Association of Scholars calls on Harvard to remove Claudine Gay as president of the university. The esteemed group notes Gay's "shoddy professional work‚" "record of plagiarism‚" and "promotion of racist policies." Momentum is building. pic.twitter.com/F3Nz6hUex6 — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 11‚ 2023 Further‚ reports of Gay’s alleged plagiarism have only compounded: BREAKING: The Free Beacon's @aaronsibarium has revealed that Harvard president Claudine Gay plagiarized multiple sections of at least three additional publications between 1993 and 2017‚ according to Harvard's own standard on academic integrity.https://t.co/GRBRvWYWcn — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 11‚ 2023 Since the October 7 Hamas terror attacks against Israel‚ Gay has been under fire for her response to Harvard students’ pro-Hamas protesting‚ which has at times included calls for genocide of Jews in Israel. During a Congressional hearing last week‚ Gay was directly asked about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated Harvard’s codes of conduct‚ and the president responded that it depends “on the context.” She added that calling for genocide is “at odds with the values of Harvard” and that when that kind of “speech crosses into conduct‚ that violates our policies.” Related: ‘A New Low’: SNL Wrecked For Skit Mocking Elise Stefanik In College Anti-Semitism Hearing

Tevis Simon‘s childhood was fraught with uncertainty. She grew up in West Baltimore in the 1980s‚ a community that received little attention from the city and government investment‚ and her existence was overshadowed by her mother’s opioid addiction. She never knew which version of her mother she would encounter on any given day. “If my mom had her drugs‚ she was fun‚ mommy. If she didn’t‚ then she was mean mommy‚” Simon recalls‚ illustrating the rollercoaster of emotions a child navigates in such an environment. Simon’s tale is not unique. According to estimates by the Department of Health and Human Services‚ nearly four percent of children in the United States live in households where opioid abuse is prevalent. Sesame Workshop‚ the educational force behind Sesame Street‚ steps in to offer young children the tools to understand the impact of addiction on families. Promoting emotional resilience The painful impact of a parent’s opioid use on children is emphasized by Ruth Paris‚ an associate professor specializing in early childhood trauma. “The experience of having a parent with an opioid use disorder is traumatic for children‚” Paris says‚ emphasizing the vital need for early intervention to reduce the impacts on children’s cognitive‚ emotional‚ and social development. Sesame Workshop’s initiatives The pioneering initiatives of Sesame Workshop strive to reduce the bewilderment and distress that children with addicted parents endure. The organization attempts to help young minds through the intricacies of addiction‚ treatment‚ and healing through films‚ tales‚ and tools featuring iconic and familiar Muppets like Karli and Elmo. Jeanette Betancourt‚ senior vice president of Sesame Workshop‚ emphasizes the scarcity of resources for young children dealing with addiction. “There are few trusted materials for explaining to young children the issues surrounding addiction‚” she observes‚ emphasizing the importance of such educational content. Boosting resilience through compassionate education Sesame Workshop’s approach fosters emotional resilience by encouraging children to articulate their emotions and navigate the tumultuous landscape of addiction. Coloring books and videos‚ for example‚ feature relatable characters and convey simple yet powerful themes. They empower children to understand that their feelings are valid and not their fault‚ promoting an environment where expressing emotions is encouraged and supported. These materials address a wide range of feelings that children may experience‚ such as perplexity‚ fear‚ and loneliness. They help children understand why their parents may need to attend treatment sessions and how addiction might lead to unexpected behavior in caregivers. A vision for healing and comprehension The arrival of Sesame Workshop’s products would have been a grounding influence for Tevis Simon‚ whose own childhood was plagued by instability due to her mother’s addiction. When asked how such services could have changed her experience‚ she says‚ “It would have helped me not go into a downward spiral.” These tools will be freely available online as Sesame Workshop extends its services to treat addiction. They are a beacon of hope for youngsters navigating the intricacies of addiction in their homes‚ developing empathy‚ and providing much-needed support. Increasing educational opportunities This is not an isolated project for Sesame Workshop. The organization is known for addressing difficult themes in child-friendly ways‚ and it has a history of developing resources to assist children in coping with difficult situations. Sesame Workshop has consistently been a valued source of educational resources geared to build emotional intelligence and resilience in young minds‚ from dealing with grief over the loss of a beloved character to understanding complicated societal challenges. Sesame Workshop collaborates with social workers‚ therapists‚ and educators in addition to delivering these tools directly to families. The purpose is to provide these experts with the resources they need to initiate conversations and guide children through the complexity of addiction in their families. Prospects for compassionate education As Sesame Workshop expands its addiction materials‚ it strives to ensure that every kid affected by addiction in their family has access to these resources. The organization’s dedication to assisting children in developing emotional resilience and understanding in difficult circumstances is strong. Through its innovative approach‚ Sesame Workshop endeavors to create a more promising future where children can access the support needed to navigate the complexities of addiction with compassion‚ empathy‚ and knowledge.The post Sesame Workshop introduces tools to help kids understand addiction in families first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

The Ecuadorian court system returned ownership of 42‚360 hectares of ancient land‚ Pë’këya‚ to the Siekopai people in a landmark ruling‚ marking a momentous step in the tribe’s journey back to their roots. The November 24 verdict represents a significant move‚ recognizing the tribe’s right to reclaim and possess their sacred place within the Ecuadorian Amazon. A historic identity reclaimed The return to Pë’këya is extremely important to the Siekopai‚ whose life is inextricably linked to this territory. Justino Pianguaje‚ the leader of the Siekopai Nation‚ hailed the ruling as historic‚ emphasizing its broader implications: “Ecuador has recognized an Indigenous population’s right to possess a territory that has been declared a protected area.” The Siekopai have worked for over 80 years to regain this important part of their heritage. The court’s ruling is not only a legal victory but also a tribute to the Siekopai people’s cultural inheritance and spiritual identity. Legal squabbles and cultural rebirth The Siekopai’s unwavering drive to reconnect with their homeland fueled the legal battle to recover Pë’këya. Following the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War in 1942‚ it began with Cecilio Piaguaje‚ the tribe’s patriarch. Despite repeated threats and setbacks‚ their determination to return was unwavering. The Siekopai overcame the issue of producing historical evidence of their hereditary ties to the property to secure their claim. While their culture is mainly based on oral tradition‚ they discovered important Jesuit records‚ including a manuscript dating back to 1753‚ proving the Jesuits’ long presence in Lagartococha. The cultural importance of Pë’këya Pë’këya is significant beyond its physical borders; it reflects the core of Siekopai identity and spirituality. It is home to respected locations such as Ñañokomasira and the sacred river Emua‚ which are important to the tribe’s cultural activities and traditional wisdom. Maruja Payaguage‚ emphasizing her deep connection to the land‚ observed‚ “It’s not a problem of land — it’s a matter of the spirit‚ of not suffering anymore.” This emotion is shared by many Siekopai who wish to return to their ancestral land in search of spiritual satisfaction. Spiritual and cultural bonds legally recognized The court’s decision recognizes Pë’këya’s spiritual and cultural value to the Siekopai. It highlights the tribe’s close bond with the land‚ which is critical to their cultural identity and physical survival. The court’s judgment represents not only a legal triumph for Pianguaje and the Siekopai community but also a significant step toward preserving their heritage. “I finally feel an internal peace‚” Pianguaje said‚ “for having demanded respect for the rights of the Siekopai.” This verdict is a ray of hope‚ allowing the Siekopai to secure their cultural history and set a course that would ensure their survival and cultural resilience for future generations.The post Ecuadorian court grants Siekopai ancestral land rights in historic ruling first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

'The Indictment against Mr. Biden must be dismissed'

Damn‚ Zion. Just damn

'Extraordinary case'

'Smith wants to basically butt in front of the line'

'Trying to bail water out of a stream'

'Americans are making a list and checking it twice'