Subject: Daily Skimm: What's love got to do with it
From: "theSkimm" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 06:39:31 -0500 (EST)

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JANUAR= 23, 2019

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QUOTE O= THE DAY

"Tell us what they want, what they really, really wan=" – An EU spokesman, channeling the Spice Girls over the UK's Brexit plan.

EVERYTHING'S COMING UP RO=ES

The Story

It was a big day at the Supreme Court yesterday.

What are the headlines?

The t=ansgender military ban...as in SCOTUS decided that it can go into =ffect...for now. Last year, the Trump administration formally announced th= policy – which puts restrictions on transgender people joining or=staying in the military. People sued. And federal judges blocked it while =he cases made their way through the courts. Yesterday, SCOTUS unblocked it=while lower courts continue to weigh in, giving the admin the temporary go=ahead to implement the policy. The Pentagon flagged that this is not a com=lete ban, and says that the Defense Department's policy was based on "prof=ssional military judgment." Critics – including some who sued �=80� say this feels like discrimination. But they're still fighting the i=sue in the courts.

The Second Amendment...=s in SCOTUS agreed to take up a gun case for the first time in almost a de=ade. The case challenges NYC's laws that prevent gun owners from taking th=ir guns outside the city. How SCOTUS rules may not directly affect gun law= around the country, but could set a precedent that encourages gun-rights =ctivists to pursue other gun-related cases.

DACA...as in the Trump =dmin had asked the court to weigh in on whether President Trump can end DA=A – the program that protects hundreds of thousands of young undoc=mented immigrants from deportation. SCOTUS said 'pass for now' – w=ich means the program stays in place, at least for the next few months.theSkimm

The Supreme Court now has a 5-4 conservative majority= And we're seeing the impact of that majority on everything from its decis=on on a case to what cases it's willing to take on.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What people have their eyes on…

Venezuela. Yesterday, VP Mike Pence said that the US =upports Venezuelans' efforts to oust their President Nicolas Maduro. Quick refresh: Maduro and his a=thoritarian gov have been blamed for leading his country into an economic =risis that has led to high in=lation, food shortagesmillions leaving th= country. Last year, the US condemned Maduro's re-election win, saying the=election was "fraudulent" and an attack on democracy. It also issued sanct=ons against the country over it. Now, after Pence called Maduro's inaugura=ion this month a "sham," =e's taking it one step further. He told Venezuelans to "raise your voices =n a call for freedom." A repo=t last year said the Trump admin was cozying up with the opposition, b=t yesterday's announcement seems to be the most blatant show of support ye=. Maduro responded by saying it's time to re-evaluate his country's relati=nship with the US. Today, protests are expected to coincide with the anniv=rsary of the fall of a military gov in 1958 – a dictator many have=compared to Maduro.

What to say when there's still a disputed House race in North Carolina…=/b>

There's also still a partially shutdown government. I=n't politics fun? Tomorrow, the Senate is expected to vote on two different plans to reopen it. One =ould include President Trump's latest offer: protection for some undocumen=ed immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion in border wall funding. The oth=r wouldn't. Neither is expected to pass. *Looks at calendar, wonders how l=ng this shutdown will last.* Meanwhile, Trump isn't letting the shutdown r=in on his State of the Unio= parade. Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) asked him to pos=pone his speech until after the shutdown because of security reasons. But =rump's moving forward with his plan to do the damn thing next week. So he'= drafting two versions of his speech depending on whether he gives it in D= or elsewhere.

What your teacher friends have been talking about in =he group chat…

The Los =ngeles teachers' strike. Since last week, teachers have had their OOOs=up while protesting for things like pay bumps and smaller class sizes. Yes=erday, teachers and the school district reached a deal – and teach=rs are heading back to work today.

What to say when your co-worker gives you a shout-out=in a company-wide email…

I'd like to thank the Academy. Oscars nominations were announced yesterday. "Th= Favourite" and "Roma" are frontrunners. Big deal, since Netflix has been =ersona non grata in the film industry. Speaking of big deals, "Black Panth=r" became the first superhero movie to win a best picture nom. Spike Lee g=t his first directing nom after about 30 years in the industry. But the Ac=demy wasn't a fan of "Mary Poppins Returns." Or "Widows." Or Bradley Coope=.

Skimm More:=Here's a breakdown of all the best picture noms worth binge-watching.<=p>

What to say to your cousin who just finished applying=to residency programs…

Listen up. A new study says that a blood test could predict whether people will=develop Alzheimer's more than a decade before symptoms show. Even though t=ere's no cure for the disease, scientists say this may help with clinical =rials for new treatments.

What to say when your friend brings lasagna to the po=luck…

Pink or =lue?

Damn it feels good to be a do-gooder.

This=year, make doing good part of your daily routine. That could mean committi=g random acts of kindness or supporting companies that give back. Start here.

And =ase you need some inspiration...look no further.

SKIMM PICKS

For when companies got charitable during the givin= season…

What about the other three? We rounded up the compani=s that make giving a priority all year round. So you can put your money in=the right place. Check them out.

F=r when you're third-wheeling…

Three can be a party with this brand. Everything on thei= site is $3. Not a typo. Get food, home, personal care products, and more.=Bonus: for every checkout, they donate a meal through Feeding America. Go for it.<=a>*

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Warm up to it. Stitch Fix can help. We like it because it takes the stress out of getting dressed.=Pay for what you keep and return the rest for free. Oh, and Skimm'rs get a=waived styling fee for their first box. Brrrr...=ng it on.*

*PS This is a sponsored section.

SKIMM'RS

Skimm'r of the Week...Michael Cipoletti. He's =he executive director at FNE International, an org that works to improve h=alth, housing, and education in Nicaragua. Want to help? Learn more and do=ate here.

S=otlight on...Leorah M (CO), who just finished a NASA program that focu=ed on mapping the impact of the 2018 Spring Creek Fire in southern Colorad=. And to Molly P (MA), who donated part of her liver to her dad. Th=y're both doing well.

(=ome) Birthdays...Mariska Hargitay (NY), Marjie Katz (PA), Debbie Forre= (NJ), Cassandra Brewster (MO), Melissa Koski Carney (OH), Gerard Marrone =NJ), Amber Efé (NY), Kristy Griffith (KY), Aadi Kulkarni (NJ), Nami W=da (OR), Prunella Fiddian-Green (MA), Stanley Finkelshteyn (NY)

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