The Daily Populous

Monday March 29th, 2021 morning edition

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Biden's secret to success is simple: he's addressing the issues Americans care about, while his weaker issues are those that most Americans don't seem as worried about.

You can see this well in Gallup polling and a newly released ABC News/Ipsos poll.

Despite Biden getting no questions on it during his first press conference, coronavirus remains the top problem on Americans' minds.

According to Gallup, 25% say it is -- a percentage that hasn't fallen below 22% in the last seven months.

Indeed in poll after poll (including CNN/SSRS' poll ), Biden gets an overwhelmingly high approval rating on the coronavirus.

Likewise, Biden's Covid relief package that he signed into law earlier this month has polled well in poll after poll.

The bottom line is that as long as Biden does popular things on popular issues he'll continue to be popular. »

Arkansas governor signs bill allowing medical workers to refuse treatment to LGBTQ people

Authored by pbs.org

The measure says health care workers and institutions have the right to not participate in non-emergency treatments that violate their conscience.

The bills are advancing as a hate crimes measure backed by Hutchinson has stalled in the Legislature after facing resistance from conservatives.

The bill would impose additional penalties for committing a crime against someone because of their characteristics, including their sexual orientation or gender identity. »

White teacher interrupts anti-racism talk to argue, swear at Black presenter in front of students

Authored by cbc.ca

Vallières was known as an intellectual leader of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), which committed acts of terror.

The book by Vallières drew parallels between the plight of French-speaking Quebecers and the civil rights struggle of African Americans.

For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. »

US Army Base Poisoning Drinking Water Of Half a Million Japanese

Authored by theglobepost.com
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US Air Force’s Kadena base in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture is reportedly contaminating the island’s drinking water, used by almost half a million people.

PFAS, which is highly resistant to heat, oil, and water, is mainly used in the production of food wrapping, nonstick cookware, and military firefighting foams, the Diplomat said.

According to the six-decade-old agreement, Japanese officials are not allowed to enter American defense installations in Japan. »