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| QUOTE OF THE DAY | | "At least 54" â The number of toys this border collie apparently knows by name. And we can't even remember someone's name 2.5 seconds after meeting them. | | |
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The Story California is owning up to its treatment of Japanese Americans. Explain. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, then-President Franklin D Roosevelt signed an executive order to evacuate and relocate anyone from the West Coast considered a national security threat. While that included some Italian and German immigrants, the executive order disproportionately targeted Japanese Americans. An estimated 120,000 people were sent to internment camps. And what was California's role? It complied...and held two of the ten camps, including the largest. The goal was apparently to defend the US from Japanese spies. But that's not all. State lawmakers at the time approved their own resolution questioning the loyalty of Japanese Americans. And called on the state's personnel board to fire state employees who "may be proved to be disloyal." Even prior to WWII, it passed a law making it illegal for Asian immigrants to own or lease land in the state. Whoa. Right. In 1988, then-President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act, apologizing on behalf of the country for the actions motivated by "racial prejudice, wartime hysteria, and a failure of political leadership." It also granted $20,000 in reparations to each Japanese American affected. Now, nearly 80 years since Roosevelt's executive order, California is acknowledging its own role in the abuses, and its failure to "support and defend" civil rights. Some have called the move overdue. theSkimm This isn't the first time California has taken ownership for its historical treatment of minorities (see: this and this). This time, it was reportedly inspired to do so because of recent policies like the Trump admin's travel ban on multiple Muslim-majority countries. And state lawmakers want to lead by example to "ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States." | | |
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What's giving off "Russian Doll" levels of déjà vu... This briefing. Yesterday, it came out that intelligence officials briefed House lawmakers on Russian interference in the 2020 election. The briefing â which happened last week â warned of Russia's continued efforts (think: hacking, use of social media) to get President Trump re-elected. Trump apparently wasn't too happy about the news coming out and worried that Democrats would use this against him. Interesting timing: That same week, Trump announced the acting director of national intelligence was being replaced by the US ambassador to Germany...a vocal supporter of the president. | | |
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| | Who's trading in his top hat for an orange jumpsuit... Roger Stone. Yesterday, President Trump's longtime adviser was sentenced to more than three years in prison for lying to Congress, obstruction, and witness tampering. Reminder: prosecutors at first recommended up to nine years. But Trump called their rec "horrible and very unfair" and hours later, the Justice Dept suggested a more lenient sentence. Cue: all four prosecutors quitting the case and outcry over what seemed like political pressure by the White House. Stone has requested a new trial, accusing one of the jurors of bias. | | |
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| | What's saying 'I'm a business, man'... Victoria's Secret. The secret's out: yesterday, its parent company L Brands said it's selling a majority stake in the lingerie brand to a private equity firm after years of declining sales. The price tag: $525 million. L Brands CEO and chairman Leslie Wexner will be stepping down. It comes amid scrutiny over Wexner's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Gap. The company most of your elementary school hoodies came from is partnering with resale company ThredUp. Shoppers can drop off used clothes in exchange for credits at Gap stores. Looks like it's the latest retailer (hi, Macy's, Nordstrom) to try to profit off your used clothes. | | |
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| | What two things are warming people's hearts... This performance. It's a woman playing the violin while she undergoes brain surgery for a tumor...all to ensure her musical abilities were not damaged. | | |
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| "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Abi Daré
This propulsive debut novel follows a 14-year-old Nigerian girl who is sold into marriage by her father. She runs away and is forced to become a domestic servant to survive. She will do anything to get out of her situation and get educated. But to make it happen, she has to use her "louding" voice.
ICYMI it's Black History Month. We're celebrating some of our favorite books from authors of color from the last year, riiiiiiight over here. This book is on the list plus some others you won't be able to put down. |
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| For when your teenage dream was to move to Laguna Beach... We've got the Lo-down. Lauren "Lo" Bosworth joined our latest episode of "Skimm'd From The Couch," sponsored by Estée Lauder. She talks about her journey from reality TV to starting her company. Listen in.*
For when your favorite Nickelodeon show was "GUTS"... Do you have it? Well, you do. Make sure it's healthy. This company makes a Daily Synbiotic (aka a probiotic + prebiotic) designed to help improve digestion, ease bloating, and get things moving. Plus, Skimm'rs get 25% off their first month plus a free glass travel vial. Smooth days ahead.*
For when you're obsessed with "The Bold Type"... Gotchu. Katie Stevens (Jane) texted with us about her favorite book, podcast, preferred workout, and more. Plus some career advice. See our video here. | | *PS: This is a sponsored post. |
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| Let's get digital, digital...Sophia F (CA). She's been promoted after working for a digital startup for four years. And can now call herself "director."
Bon voyageâ¦Stephanie J (AZ). She got accepted to a masters program in France, focusing on international development and commerce. You'll always have Paris.
(Some) Birthdays...theSkimm's Becca Litt (NY), Nicole Cook (CA), Michelle Berman (NY), Rob Ross (NY), Jess Levin (NY), Julia Englander (NY), Greg Danilow (NY), Sondi Stachowski (NC), Dare Schenck (IL), Dorie Smith (NY), Rena Martinolich (NY), Carol Rietveld (WI), Chelsey Keeler (UT), Mike Weber (TX), Kristie Wolfe (MO), Myrian Smith (NY)
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