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Published by Global Voices Written by Chaikhana.media, Arzu Geybullayeva This post originally appeared on Global Voices. Read More View the full article

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch The U.S. Supreme Court last year issued a potentially devastating ruling for communities beleaguered by gun violence, striking down New York’s law regulating concealed weapons in public. The ruling employed the controversial legal theory of constitutional originalism: interpreting the Constitution based strictly on the original understanding of its text at the time it was adopted. Lower courts have since applied this standard to rule that restraining orders for domestic violence can’t bar individuals from obtaining weapons, and that it’s OK to file the serial numbers off of guns — since neithe… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will seek to ban conversion therapy targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, cracking down on so-called treatments that claim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Culture minister Michelle Donelan said on Tuesday the government would publish draft legislation soon, setting out proposals to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. “The Bill will protect everyone, including those targeted on the basis of their sexuality, or being transgender,” Donelan said in a statement. Conversion practices, which may in… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Christian nationalists are looking to end liberalism once and for all — and they’re not the only political faction dreaming of the end of the Enlightenment-era ideal of tolerance, according to a Daily Beast columnist. Anti-liberalism has gained widespread influence in U.S. politics on both the right and left, according to journalist and author Bonnie Kristian in an article published Tuesday. But the various illiberal groups’ differing agendas has so far prevented them from gaining anything close to a majority bloc that could win elections. If it does, she warns, America could be facing a dark… Read More View the full article

Published by City AM By Elena Siniscalco Did you think you would get a month without the culture wars? Think again. This week, Holyrood and Westminster went head to head over Scotland’s gender recognition legislation. The Scottish parliament voted in favour of a bill that would lower the age at which individuals can change gender to sixteen. It would also make it easier to obtain a gender recognition certificate by bringing down waiting times and taking away the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Sturgeon first floated the plan in 2017, and after years of consultation between different parties, the … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters (Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ oversight board on Tuesday overturned the company’s decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, saying that Meta needed to change its policy to make it more inclusive. The board, which is funded by Meta but operates independently, said in a ruling that the company’s adult nudity policy is based on a binary view of gender, making it unclear how the rules apply to intersex, non-binary and transgender people. The cases referred by the board included two posts in 2021 and 2022 made under an Instagram account, which is maintained by a U.S.-based couple. The posts featured images of the couple bare-chested with the nipples covered and their captions discussed transgender healthcare and gender-affirming surgery. Meta’s policy prohibits images containing female nipples other than in specified circumstances such as breastfeeding and gender confirmation surgery. “The restrictions and exceptions to the rules on female nipples are extensive and confusing, particularly as they apply to transgender and non-binary people,” the board said. It added that “this creates confusion for users and moderators and, as Meta has recognized, leads to content being wrongly removed.” The oversight board, which includes academics, rights experts and lawyers, was created by the company to rule on a small slice of thorny content moderation appeals, but it can also advise on site policies. (Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva) View the full article

Published by Reuters UK AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Netherlands’ constitution to make it explicitly forbidden to discriminate against someone on the basis of their sexual orientation, or disability. The change, approved in a 56-15 vote, is the last step in a years-long process toward the amendment. Previously the constitution said it was forbidden to discriminate on the basis of religion, philosophy, political preference, race, gender, “or on any other grounds.” Dutch LGBTQ+ rights group COC Netherlands welcomed the vote. Anchoring the anti-discrimination clause “in … Read More View the full article

Published by California Healthline As the University of California’s health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of its doctors and faculty want stronger language to ensure that physicians can perform the treatments they deem appropriate, including abortions for women or hysterectomies for transgender patients. University of California Health is in the middle of a two-year process to renew contracts with affiliate hospitals and clinics that help the university deliver care in underserved parts of the state. Many of the agreements are with faith-based fa… Read More View the full article

Published by Loudwire In a new interview, Architects singer Sam Carter says that not only is metal music gatekept, but the gatekeepers are homophobic. Carter shares that this kind of behavior kept him from expressing himself for “years.” Carter answered reader questions in a LouderSound piece recently, and one of the questions surrounded a popular quote from Willow Smith about gatekeeping in the metal community. Smith said in the fall of last year that metal is mostly the domain of “old, white men,” because those are the people who are gatekeeping it (“gatekeeping – the act of keeping others away from something you… Read More View the full article

Published by Knewz By Knewz Staff It was British influencer Oli London’s birthday this weekend. London turned 33 on Saturday, and had much to reflect on. Just before the big day, he announced that he is ending his brief marriage to porn actor Danny Richardson. The pair were married in the summer of 2022, in a plastic surgery-themed ceremony. London has admitted that one of the reasons they were attracted to the teenager is that Richardson bore a striking resemblance to their favorite K-Pop star, Jimin. “I have gotten over my unhealthy obsession with Jimin and looking at Danny every day sadly reminded me of my pa… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega There’s something about Cameron Diaz that has all of Hollywood drooling over her comeback — except for rivals Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, RadarOnline.com has learned. Sources spilled that Jen and Reese aren’t welcoming the competition as the There’s Something About Mary babe, 50, makes her acting return after an eight-year hiatus, starring opposite Oscar winner Jamie Foxx in Back to Action. “Cameron’s got the movie world at her feet,” an insider said. Mega Producers are itching to offer her big bucks for starring roles, and actors like her Knight and Day co-star Tom Cruise are said to be lining up to work with her. “Huge stars are clamoring to be her leading man because she’s like a breath of fresh air,” explained the tipster. That, of course, means competition for the likes of rom-com standouts Witherspoon, 46, Aniston, 53, Jennifer Lopez, 53, and Julia Roberts, 55. “Jen and Reese stand out above and beyond the rest, and they’re bent out of shape by Cameron’s un-retirement,” dished the source. Mega A rep for Aniston denied the story, but the spy insisted, “Jen and Reese would never admit it, but Cameron’s work break was a huge relief as she stole their thunder — and prize roles — many times over.” RadarOnline.com heard that Cameron is likewise no fan of her biggest rivals. “She thinks Reese is a phony social climber and Jen is a self-absorbed bore,” confided the insider. “Meanwhile, Cameron’s very happy with her husband [Benji Madden] and daughter [Raddix].” The source claimed Cameron is unfazed by the competition. “She couldn’t care less if Jen and Reese are bothered by her comeback,” they added. MBR/KRT/Newscom/Mega Cameron quietly stepped away from Hollywood in 2014, just one year before marrying Benji. Since welcoming their daughter via surrogate in December 2019, RadarOnline.com was told the rom-com queen gave up a whopping $100 million to focus solely on her family. “Cam has turned down dozens of roles over these past few years, and it’s no exaggeration to say she could have banked up to $100 million or even more if she’d been working instead of resting and planning her domestic future,” an insider explained of the star who was once among the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. While opting out of Blockbuster hits proved not to be cheap for Cameron, she never looked back, with sources telling us she “insists it’s a price worth paying.” Cameron’s big comeback, Back to Action, will be released on Netflix in late 2023 or early 2024. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine mega Todd and Julie Chrisley are making sure they check off everything on their To-Do list before they are due to report to prison on Tuesday, January 16. Over the weekend, the matriarch was seen stopping at three different furniture stores and grocery shopping with daughter Savannah, 25. Julie’s mom, Pam Hughes, accompanied the duo for their day of errands, as seen in photos. mega The 49-year-old was reportedly seen picking out sodas, snacks and laundry detergent at a local Publix — though she won’t have much time to enjoy her treats given she will be spending the next seven years locked up come Tuesday. SAVANNAH CHRISLEY IS ‘GRIEVING THE LOSS OF PARENTS THAT ARE STILL ALIVE’ AHEAD OF TODD & JULIE CHRISLEY’S PRISON SENTENCES Julie was later seen driving home with Todd in the passenger seat on Sunday, January 15. Meanwhile, Todd was spotted days prior heading into a post office, having been joined by his wife. The convicted couple brought their youngest kids, Grayson, 16, and Chloe, 10, along for the ride, it was reported. Their outings come days before they will serve out their combined 19 years behind bars for fraud and tax evasion. mega Ahead of their sentences, Julie opened up about her fears of being away from her husband for so long. “There is that possibility of my husband and I being separated,” Julie said on a recent “Chrisley Confessions” podcast while speaking to her son Chase Chrisley‘s fiancée, Emmy Medders, after she and Todd were sentenced in November. “But there’s a difference between my husband and I being separated for a period of time and having to say goodbye forever.” mega She continued: “It almost makes me feel ashamed that I’m even worried. Unless the good Lord intervenes, [your mom is] going to have to say goodbye to her husband and she won’t see him again this side of heaven.” TODD CHRISLEY REACTS TO RUMORS HE’S GAY, HAD AFFAIR WITH FORMER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison, while Todd was sentenced to 12 and 16 months of probation. Julie will also serve 16 months of probation once she’s released from jail, as OK! reported. “I have not typically been a crier and this whole experience has truly taken me to my knees,” admitted Julie. Daily Mail reported on the couple’s outings. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine A clean slate? Madonna has completely removed all photos from her Instagram account as rumors swirl a possible world tour is on the horizon. The Queen of Pop’s social media silence comes after months of incessant hate toward the 64-year-old’s “attention-seeking,” provocative and controversially inappropriate content across all of her online profiles. thelateshowjimmyfallon/youtube Moments after Madonna’s 18.6 million Instagram followers noticed her account had “no posts yet,” fans quickly flocked to Twitter to figure out the reason behind her unusual actions. RAPPER TOKISCHA REFLECTS ON ‘AWARD-WINNING’ MAKE OUT WITH MADONNA: ‘WE ARE CONNECTED’ “@Madonna started deleting her Instagram posts and unfollowed several people. Maybe she will announce a tour and new album,” one user suspected on Sunday, January 15, as another added, “end of the era.” “In exactly 24 hours, Madonna is expected to announce her upcoming tour!” another fan claimed of the award-winning artist’s highly anticipated concerts. “In preparation for this announcement, her instagram posts have been archived. Behold, she’s coming soon.” “Madonna deletes all posts belonging to her Instagram account. The confirmation of ‘The Celebration Tour,’ her next greatest hits tour, is more than imminent,” a fourth individual speculated. mega Comments from fans come just two days after a Billboardexecutive with alleged knowledge of the pop star’s plan confirmed “it’s going to be the biggest tour she’s ever done.” MADONNA CRYPTICALLY HINTS AT RELATIONSHIP STATUS AMID FAMILY VACATION Prior to heightening suspense surrounding the mother-of-six’s probable tour, an additional source broke news that the “Like a Virgin” singer was secretly planning a series of jaw-dropping performances. “Madonna is trying something completely new — and really giving fans, young and old, what they want,” the insider revealed on Tuesday, January 3. “She wants to capitalize on tracks like ‘Frozen’ and ‘Material Girl’ popping off on TikTok, and introduce her back catalogue to an entirely new generation. Previously she has always wanted to be forward-facing and focus on whatever new album she’s plugging. But now, in her mid-sixties, she is going back to basics and once again reinventing herself,” they continued. “That being said, it is sure to be no holds barred and suitably risqué,” the source concluded. “Her last Madame X tour was in small theatres, but this one will be in stadiums, with the O2 already confirmed. It’s massively exciting.” View the full article

Published by Reuters UK LONDON (Reuters) – The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender, its Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said on Monday, the first time it has invoked the power to veto a Scottish law. The bill, approved in December, makes Scotland the first nation of the United Kingdom to back a self-identification process for changing gender, including removing the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria and lowering the minimum age to 16 from 18. Jack said he was invoking Section 35 of the 1998 Scotland Act, whic… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com The 28th Critics’ Choice Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Chelsea Handler hosted the ceremony, which honored the year’s best films and television. Everything Everywhere All At Once was the most nominated film at 14, and Abbott Elementary led television nominations with six total. After the Golden Globes last week, the show offered another clue to how the upcoming Academy Awards will shape up. Everything Everywhere All At Once won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. Bette… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet For over a decade Republicans have been trying to co-opt Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s popularity – although not his policies or beliefs. On Monday, far-right-wing Christian nationalist Jackson Lahmeyer, the founder of Pastors for Trump, which is working to get the ex-president re-elected, observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day by falsely claiming the civil rights icon who dedicated his life to battling racial discrimination and fighting for equality would have been a supporter of Donald Trump and his “MAGA” movement. Lahmeyer tweeted a photoshopped image of Dr. King with a red “Make America Great… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview video Benedict Cumberbatch on playing gay in ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ #shorts #gay #lgbt Join the uInterview channel as a member to get access to exclusive celebrity videos – and your chance to submit questions for our celebrity guests! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3wtQc7W — SUBSCRIBE for more entertainment videos! Check out https://uinterview.com. The world’s most interesting people tell their own stories. LEAVE A COMMENT OR A REACTION so we know how you really feel! Follow us: IG: @uinterview Twitter: @uInterview Facebook: @uInterview Read More View the full article

Published by PsyPost A new experimental study in Austria found that presenting a man as a performer of music significantly increased his desirability as a date and his attractiveness to women. Presenting a female as a performer of music increased her desirability as a date to men. The study was published in Frontiers in Psychology. Scientists have long wondered about the origin and the social function of music. On the one hand, music is a universal phenomenon found in cultures across the world. On the other hand, musical behavior has no immediate survival value and it is, therefore, unclear how it evolved and beca… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Janelle Monáe says that her “queer identity” has an influence on her career. The 37-year-old star was the recipient of the SeeHer award a the Crtics’ Choice Awards on Sunday (16.01.23) – which is presented to a woman who advocates for gender equality – and reflected in her acceptance speech that she hopes to “shed light” on the “human experience” with her work. She said: “This is a deeply personal choice for me because I grew up to working-class parents. My mother was a janitor, my father was a trash man, and my grandmother was a sharecropper in Aberdeen, MS. “It’s personal because I am nonbinary. I am queer and my identity influences my decisions and my work. I have always believed that through storytelling, we are able to shed light on the human experience, and experience that most people around this world won’t get an opportunity to see. I kind of keep this glimmer of hope in my heart that when someone meets a character like the ones that I’ve had an opportunity to play, you be more empathetic to their experience, more empathy. You want to be more like them. You want to be more kind, less judgmental, more eager to advocate for them.” The ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ actress went on to add that before finding fame in music and on screen, there were “many times” when she was convinced she would never make it and “wasn’t supposed” to escape her native Kansas but was unable to see her “own gift.” She said: “There were many times, to sit up here, I know I am dressed up. All of that. But there were so many times in my life, y’all, where I couldn’t see me. I couldn’t see my light. I couldn’t see past my circumstances. “If you know my story, I wasn’t supposed to make it out of Kansas City and be here tonight. I wasn’t. I didn’t see the vision clearly for myself. I couldn’t see my gift. I couldn’t see what my purpose was supposed to be at that time. But thank you, god, so many other people did. They didn’t give up on me and they gave me opportunities despite my own lack of confidence. I was faking it until I made it. “To anyone out there like me watching right now, I just want you to know that I see you. Challenge you to see you. “Thank you to SeeHer and thank you to the Critics Choice Association for recognising me. I stand in the biggest puddle of gratitude and for making me the recipient of the 2023 SeeHer award. Thank you. “ View the full article

Published by AlterNet Over the years, for the most part, justices of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) have maintained amicable interpersonal relationships with one another. But after the reign of former president Donald Trump, and with an increasingly conservative Supreme Court panel of judges, that has changed. Steven Mazie, SCOTUS correspondent at The Economist, recently reflected on his last ten years of covering Supreme Court cases in an op-ed for The Atlantic, in which he highlights the drastic shift in the working relationship between the justices. Having observed oral arguments since 2013, Maz… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News Controversial Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., reportedly scored big bucks donations from a New York real estate kingpin who is a cousin of a Russian oligarch and was once accused of being a go-between in the Stormy Daniels hush money deal. Santos, who admits lying about much of his life story, won $5,800 donations from Andrew Intrater and his wife, along with tens of thousands in donations to political action committees that backed his upset victory in a Long Island congressional district, the Washington Post reported Monday. Intrater, 60, is a cousin and close business associate of Russian oil bi… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online mega Todd and Julie Chrisley gathered most of the family together for a last group dinner before the Chrisley Knows Best stars must report to prison. The reality television personalities are scheduled to turn themselves in on Tuesday, January 17, to serve out a combined 19 year sentence after being found guilty of various fraud and tax evasion charges last June. mega The Chrisleys were joined by several of their family members — including their son, Chase, and his fiancée, Emmy Medders, daughters Savannah and Chloe and Todd’s mother, Faye — for lunch at Taqueria del Sol in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, January 11. Todd sported a comfortable, all black, athleisure ensemble paired with matching sneakers. Chase was seen rocking a similarly casual look with a pair of black track pants and a white, long sleeve shirt. Meanwhile, Julie wore black plants and a leopard print top. mega The group was seen hugging and smiling as they arrived, before taking their spots in the outdoor seating area under a covered deck at the popular Mexican restaurant. Following their meal, Julie, Faye and Chloe — who the couple adopted from Todd’s son, Kyle, in 2017 — made a quick stop at Splendid Ice Cream for a sweet treat. mega The Chrisleys were also spotted out and about the next day on a trip to the post office. Todd and Julie were photographed walking into the building with Chloe, as well as their 16-year-old son, Grayson. However, the reality stars’ daughter, Lindsie, was notably absent from both sightings after accusing her father and brother of allegedly blackmailing her with a “sex tape.” As Radar previously reported, the 33-year-old claimed her father told her that he would leak the tape if she didn’t lie for him throughout his lengthy fraud cases. Lindsie contacted the FBI shortly after her parents were indicted in August 2019, stating she was “truly afraid” of some suggestive things that Chase had been posting online. Todd and Julie were later found guilty on all charges, including bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Todd was sentenced to 12 years behind bars, while Julie received only seven years. DailyMail was first to report the pictures of the Chrisley family outings. View the full article

Published by AFP Designer Anthony Vaccarello is bringing Saint Laurent back to the official line-up in Paris Paris (AFP) – The fashion juggernaut returns to Paris this week, with Saint Laurent rejoining the line-up and menswear on a hot streak, even if the industry remains wary of economic headwinds. The changing world of menswear is evident on red carpets around the world, where the likes of Timothee Chalamet and Harry Styles have helped redefine male style, ditching monochrome tuxedos in favour of daring outfits and bright colours. Just last week, Vogue declared that “the night belonged to menswear” at the Golden Globes, and stores have been reporting unprecedented growth in the sector for months. So the buzz is deafening around the menswear shows hitting Paris from Tuesday, boosted by the return of two big hitters in Saint Laurent on Tuesday’s opening night, and John Galliano’s Maison Margiela closing the week next Sunday. Saint Laurent has not presented a men’s show in the official calendar since Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello took the reins in 2016, preferring one-off appearances in exotic locations such as Marrakesh and Venice. Succession talk In Milan last week — where fashion shows have not even finished as the industry caravan decamps for Paris — the talk was all about who would succeed flamboyant creative director Alessandro Michele at Gucci following his recent surprise departure. In Paris, the big unanswered question is who will take over at Louis Vuitton following the early death of Virgil Abloh in November 2021. The label got fashionista tongues wagging when it announced that Thursday’s show is being handled by wunderkind Colm Dillane, the man behind hot young Brooklyn label KidSuper — along with an accompanying film shot by French director Michel Gondry. While many are worried about the impact of possible recessions, tightening environmental regulations and inflationary costs, menswear is seen as a bright spot. “Saint Laurent, Gucci and Givenchy are working almost better in men’s than women’s at the moment,” said Alice Feillard, director of buying for Paris department store Galeries Lafayette. “We’ve been seeing this exponential growth for two or three years… It’s really taking off,” she added. ‘New field of expression’ Even men’s undies are gaining ground on the female market. Male underwear was up 3.3 percent in the first 10 months of 2022 to 400 million euros ($435 million), against 2.5 percent growth in women’s lingerie (to a still dominant 1.5 million euros), according to figures from the Salon International de la Lingerie, which is held in Paris this month. “Menswear has greatly evolved in recent years,” said luxury expert Serge Carreira of Sciences Po university. “It has created a major new field of expression, innovation and research for the houses.” Givenchy notably abandoned haute couture and took up menswear after the arrival in 2020 of US designer Matthew Williams, known for his luxury streetwear. They stage their catwalk show on Wednesday, with key rival Dior strutting out on Friday. One name that often comes up as a possible successor at Louis Vuitton is Grace Wales Bonner, who presents her own show on Tuesday. She is part of a growing trend of women designers who focus on dressing men, along with fellow Brit, Bianca Saunders. There is also excitement for the return of award-winning US designer Emily Bode, known for using recycled material, who stayed away from Paris during the pandemic. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine @britneyspears/Instagram Britney Spears is showing off her rebellious side! One day after being accused of having a concerning meltdown at a Los Angeles eatery, the pop star took to Instagram to show fans and followers how she really feels by flipping off the camera in her latest video. @britneyspears/Instagram The “Baby, One More Time” singer sported a strapless, white mini dress with neon yellow stripes and matching white boots as she posed, played with her hair and danced to “I Touch Myself” by Divinyls in the Saturday, January 14, clip. Later in the video, she could also be seen making heart shapes with her hands, touching up her makeup, scrunching up her face at the camera and flipping the bird. Earlier that day, Spears also shared a similarly empowering drawing of a woman sitting at a table along with the words: “They told me I couldn’t that’s why I did!” @britneyspears/Instagram This comes after OK! reported that patrons at popular, L.A. hotspot JOEY claimed they witnessed Spears acting strangely while dining out with hubby Sam Asghari on Friday, January 13. ‘I DON’T KNOW IF SHE’D BE ALIVE’: JAMIE SPEARS BELIEVES HE PROTECTED BRITNEY SPEARS BY PUTTING CONSERVATORSHIP IN PLACE The Grammy Award winner was allegedly shouting and speaking in gibberish until Asghari abruptly stood up and exited the venue, leaving Spears alone at the table. She was later seen covering her face with her menu — potentially to avoid cameras — while talking with a waiter. mega Fans have consistently voiced their concerns for the Princess of Pop, who has been worrying followers for months with her bizarre online behavior, from frequently posting nearly-nude snaps to her emoji-filled Instagram rants. FANS BEG FOR BRITNEY SPEARS TO RECEIVE A ‘WELFARE CHECK’ AFTER ELLEN DEGENERES REMINISCES ON POP STAR’S EARLY DAYS However, according to her husband, Spears is simply enjoying her life as a free woman following the November 2021 end of her highly controversial conservatorship. He also addressed the rumors that he is secretly controlling the “Gimme More” singer’s social media, confessing that he doesn’t blame his wife’s fans for being protective after what she’s been through. “Oh, man, in the past, there has been a lot of stuff going on, so I understand where they’re coming from,” he told paparazzi in a recent interview. “They’re just being protective. If anything, they’re being good fans.” View the full article

Published by Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative George Santos, who lied about much of his resume and life story, will be removed from Congress if found to have broken campaign finance laws, fellow Republican and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Sunday. “He’s a bad guy,” Comer said on CNN’s “State of the Union” program. “It’s not up to me or any other member of Congress to determine whether he can be kicked out for lying. Now, if he broke campaign finance laws, then he will be removed from Congress.” Santos has repeatedly refused to resign, even as pressure has grown within his own party for him to do so. On Thursday, he said he would vacate his New York City-area seat only if he loses the next election. More than a dozen Republicans officials, many of them from Santos’ district, which covers parts of Queens and Long Island, have demanded the resignation of the newly elected congressman. At least six of his fellow Republican representatives from New York have joined the calls for him to step down. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said he will leave Santos’ fate to the Ethics Committee and voters. Democratic Representative Dan Goldman said he wrote on Sunday to McCarthy, Representative Elise Stefanik, the Republican conference chairwoman, and Dan Conston, head of the Congressional Leadership Fund, a House Republican fundraising group, about a New York Times report that they were aware of Santos’ fabrications before the November election. He urged them to cooperate with any ethics investigation into the matter. “It is one thing for a candidate such as Mr. Santos to induce voters to support him based on a web of lies,” Goldman wrote in his letter. “But it is altogether something else if the top levels of Republican leadership knew about Mr. Santos’ lies during the campaign and chose to be complicit.” McCarthy, Stefanik’s office and the Congressional Leadership Fund did not immediately reply to requests for comment. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Daniel Wallis) View the full article