Daily newsletter 9/18

➡️ The news cycle is still focused on Jimmy Kimmel and the fallout from his late-night show being pulled off the air, but here are a few other topics to keep an eye on.

President Trump is again trying to designate “antifa" as a terrorist organization in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death — we take a closer look at what that term means and what Trump has the power to do.

Also, anti-diversity crusader Robby Starbuck is headlining the Society for Human Resource Management convention, and French first lady Brigitte Macron will present scientific evidence that she’s a cisgender woman in her lawsuit against Candace Owens.

In more positive news, Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski have teamed up to revive the 988 youth crisis line that Trump ended in July.

Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

Donald Trump tries — again — to designate 'antifa' as a terrorist organization

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He took the action days after the murder of Charlie Kirk, where authorities say ammunition casings with anti-fascism messages were found.

What is antifa, and can Donald Trump label it a 'terrorist' group?

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Here's what you need to know about antifa; what it is, what it isn't, and what Trump could do.

Anti-diversity crusader Robby Starbuck to headline Society for Human Resource Management convention

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The right-wing extremist has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history.

French president and wife to present evidence in court that first lady is a cisgender woman

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This will come in a defamation suit Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed against right-wing influencer Candace Owens, who claimed Brigitte was born with male sex characteristics and is therefore transgender.