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47abc May 4, 2021 DELAWARE.- Inclusivity. That’s what many Delaware democratic lawmakers are pushing for with A bill currently making its way through the Delaware General Assembly. The Johnson Bill would make the definitions of sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability consistent throughout the state code and with federal law. “Making sure these terms are consistently used throughout the code is overdue and I’m really glad we’re tackling it now. I understand there’s a lot go...

Many Oregon people of color eager to get vaccinated against COVID-19 while others wait for answers Updated 6:00 AM; Facebook Share Julia Mines didn’t want to get vaccinated against COVID-19, fully aware of the nation’s history of medical experimentation on African Americans. But she did it anyway. “I needed to set an example,” said Mines, director of a drug and alcohol recovery center for Black Portlanders. But, in the end, only two of her seven employees at The Miracles Club have gott...