A member of Pipeliners Local Union 798, one of four unions whose members will be left without work due to the pipeline’s cancellation, the 46-year-old welder from Arkansas was among the first to be laid off following the order. At the time the cross-border permits for the pipeline were rescinded, he and his team were in Nebraska working on a pump station for Keystone XL. … [Read more...] about Laid-off Keystone XL worker says decision to cancel pipeline ‘is going to hurt a lot of people’
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Trump, allies raise pressure on Senate GOP ahead of impeachment
“There are several incumbent Republicans up in 2022 that would be vulnerable in a primary, from Roy BluntRoy Dean BluntTrump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday The Hill's Morning Report - Biden's crisis agenda hits headwinds Senate chaos threatens to slow Biden's agenda MORE to Todd YoungTodd Christopher YoungThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden's crisis agenda hits headwinds Bipartisan Senate gang to talk with Biden aide on coronavirus relief Senators vet Buttigieg to run Transportation Department MORE and John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden's crisis agenda hits headwinds Senate chaos threatens to slow Biden's agenda NRSC chair says he'll back GOP incumbents against Trump primary challengers MORE and many others,” said one prominent operative in Trump’s orbit. “The last thing these guys need is a pissed off Trump gunning for them.” … [Read more...] about Trump, allies raise pressure on Senate GOP ahead of impeachment
California’s Alex Padilla brings rare Senate perspective — an immigrant family’s struggle for dignity
“And I remember the look in his eye, coming home, knowing that he couldn’t provide for his family the way he wanted. That dignity was taken from him,” said Padilla, 47, his voice catching during an interview on The Chronicle’s “It’s All Political” podcast. “I took him to that interview so that the labor leaders in that room knew that I knew what that dignity meant, of a good union job and a good union contract.” … [Read more...] about California’s Alex Padilla brings rare Senate perspective — an immigrant family’s struggle for dignity
Emmanuel Acho: Steve Sarkisian put together ‘miraculous’ Texas staff
"As a national sports analyst, I have to be nonpartisan. But for the next minute, I'm going to show my true colors. Texas fans, I haven't been more excited about Texas football in a decade. And Texas football got it right with Steve Sarkisian as head coach," Acho said in a video tweet, reacting to the Longhorns' finalized hires. "To be a great head coach, you have to be an incredible leader of men but an even better delegator of responsibility. Ask (former Longhorns head coach from 1998-13) Mack Brown. … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Acho: Steve Sarkisian put together ‘miraculous’ Texas staff
Glenn Close Says ‘It Might Be Cool to Never Get’ an Oscar
Yes, regarding Oscars, Close says, “It might be cool to never get one.” We refuse to believe that the person who made Albert Nobbs happens to believe this in her heart, but her commitment to the lie is what makes her such a good actress (but not, you know, an Oscar-winning one). … [Read more...] about Glenn Close Says ‘It Might Be Cool to Never Get’ an Oscar
‘Soul’: Read The Screenplay For Pixar’s Pic With An Existential Twist
EXCLUSIVE: Pixar’s Soul takes viewers to The Great Before, a world where souls find their quirks and passions before manifesting on Earth. The colorful realm rife with pastel-hued spirits was 23 years in the making, when director Pete Docter wondered how his son came into the world with a personality. … [Read more...] about ‘Soul’: Read The Screenplay For Pixar’s Pic With An Existential Twist
