Marana woman arrested in fatal Interstate-10 crash in TucsonNancy Mace says 'trantifa' wants to kill her as office is bombarded with threats over trans bathroom war Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 16:29 EST, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 16:55 EST, 22 November 2024 e-mail 11 View comments Congresswoman Nancy Mace said 'trantifa' wants to kill her as she crusades against trans women using women's facilities including bathrooms and locker rooms. The South Carolina lawmaker was responding to a report on X on Friday about a transperson in Portland, Oregon threatening to murder her. 'NGL. I had to google “trantifa.” I’ve learned a lot this week,' Mace wrote. 'These people deserve a room in prison and/or a mental ward,' she continued before calling out Oregon leaders. 'Also, wondering out loud what @Portland_State and Oregon Governor @TinaKotek think about an alleged student threatening to kill a Congresswoman?' she went on. She was responding to a post that identified the person posting a series of threats against Mace and author J.K. Rowling as a 24-year-old transgender student activist based in Portland . 'Trantifa' is a term that refers to a rise in extremism and threats of violence from far-left transgender activists. A United Nations investigator warned about the trend last year. Mace's use of it comes after she sparked a firestorm this week by introducing a resolution to block trans women from using women's bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Her push comes as the first transgender member of Congress Sarah McBride is set to arrive in Washington in January. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in response that facilities for a gender at the U.S. Capitol are reserved for those of that biological sex, blocking McBride from using the women's bathroom. Rep. Nancy Mace speaking to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on November 21. She said 'trantifa' wants to kill her as she pushes to ban trans women from women's restrooms in an escalating bathroom debate Mace went a step further on Wednesday. She also introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using women's facilities at all federal properties across the United States. She argues that she is protecting women but her efforts have sparked fiery responses from people on both sides of the issue. Critics have asked how her push would be enforced. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed the ban would endanger women with people wanting to check their privates in the name of enforcement. Mace has taken a combat approach in her fight calling out critics and firing off a series of posts on social media and doing interviews with conservative news outlets. Mace said she has been receiving threats because of her efforts, but she vowed she would not backdown. On Thursday, Mace was speaking at an event at Georgetown in Washington when a protester holding up an LGBTQ+ pride flag interrupted the panel from the audience. 'This is ridiculous. It is the day after Trans Day of Visibility. We have had dozens of trans people die this year because of the hate and lies that you are spreading,' Evan Greer, a transgender activist, shouted while being escorted from the auditorium. 'Are we're building an internet with free speech for everyone or just the privileged few? Are you gonna stand up for the lives of trans people? Black and brown people? Are we fighting for justice or are we fighting for big tech?' she said as there was some scattered applause. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna was also participating in the event where he clashed with Mace saying the two have a 'profound disagreement' on transgender rights. He thanked Greer for her activism. Evan Greer, a Boston-based left-wing activist, musician, writer and transgender woman, confronted Rep. Mace at an event at Georgetown on Thursday Since announcing her resolution, Mace has posted or reposted more than 300 times on X about the issue as of Friday afternoon, DailyMail.com analysis found. Some of the posts have included accusations like 'The Left wants to NORMALIZE balls in women’s stalls.' She also posted with a selfie video 'No balls in our stalls.' She has clashed with activists online as well as current and former colleagues in the House. In one post she wrote in response to former Congressman Adam Kinzinger: 'It’s ok Adam, even though you don’t have balls anymore, you can still use the men’s room.' 'You need help. You’re on the verge of something unhealthy,' Kinzinger fired back online. Politics Share or comment on this article: Nancy Mace says 'trantifa' wants to kill her as office is bombarded with threats over trans bathroom war e-mail Add comment
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NEW YORK (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated, said Courtney Alev, consumer advocate for Credit Karma. “Entering a new year doesn’t erase all our financial challenges from the prior year,” Alev said. “But it can really help to bring a fresh-start mentality to how you’re managing your finances.” If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle. Here are some tips from experts: Change your relationship with money Think about how you currently deal with finances — what’s good, what’s bad, and what can improve. “Let this be the year you change your relationship with money,” said Ashley Lapato, personal finance educator for YNAB, a budgeting app. If you feel like money is a chore, that there’s shame surrounding the topic of money, or like you were born being “bad at money,” it’s time to change that mentality, Lapato said. To adjust your approach, Lapato recommends viewing money goals as an opportunity to imagine your desired lifestyle in the future. She recommends asking questions like, “What do my 30s look like? What do my 40s look like?” and using money as a means to get there. Liz Young Thomas, head of SoFi Investment Strategy, added that it’s key you forgive yourself for past mistakes in order to move into the new year with motivation. Know your “why” When setting your financial resolutions for 2025, it’s important to establish the “why” of each, said Matt Watson, CEO of Origin, a financial tracking app. “If you can attach the financial goal to a bigger life goal, it’s much more motivating and more likely you’ll continue on that path,” Watson said. Whether you’re saving to buy a house, pay off credit card debt or take a summer vacation, being clear about the goal can keep you motivated. Watson also recommends using a tool to help you keep track of your finances, such as an app, spreadsheet, or website. Budget, budget, budget “After three years of inflation, your pay increases are likely still playing catch up to your monthly expenses, leaving you wondering where all the money is going,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. “Make that monthly budget for 2025 and resolve to track your spending against it throughout the year.” McBride said that you may need to make adjustments during the year as certain expenses increase, which would require cutting back in other areas. “Calibrate your spending with your income, and any month you spend less than budgeted, transfer the difference into your savings account, ideally a high-yield savings account,” he said. Pay down outstanding debt “Interest rates aren’t likely to come down very fast, so you’re still going to have to put in the hard work of paying down debt, especially high-cost credit card debt, and do so with urgency,” McBride said. Start by taking stock of how much debt you have now relative to the beginning of the year. Hopefully you’ve made steady progress on paying it down, but, if you’ve gone in the other direction, McBride encourages making a game plan. That includes looking into 0% balance transfer offers. Take control of your credit card interest rate “You have more power over credit card interest rates than you think you do,” said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree. “Wielding that power is one of the best moves you can make in 2025.” A 0% balance transfer credit card is “a good weapon” in the fight against high card APRs, or annual percentage rates, he said. A low-interest personal loan is an option as well. You may simply be able to pick up the phone and ask for a lower interest rate. LendingTree found that a majority of people who did that in 2024 were successful, and the average reduction was more than 6 points. Set realistic, practical goals When planning for your financial resolutions, it’s important to consider how you’re going to make your goals sustainable for your lifestyle, said Credit Karma’s Alev. “It really is a marathon, not a sprint,” Alev said. Alev recommends setting realistic, practical goals to make it easier to stick with them. For example, instead of planning to save thousands of dollars by the end of the year, start by saving $20 a paycheck. Even when your plans are achievable, there are times you’ll get derailed. Maybe it’s an unexpected medical bill or an extraordinary life event. When these situations happen, Alev recommends trying not to feel defeated and working to get back on track without feeling guilty. Don’t ‘flamingo’ or bury your head in the sand “You can’t manage what you can’t see, so set a New Year’s resolution to check your credit score monthly in 2025,” said Rikard Bandebo, chief economist at VantageScore. “Be sure to pay more than the minimum on your credit accounts, as that’s one of the best ways to boost your credit score.” Bandebo also advises student loan borrowers to make all payments on time, as servicers will begin to report late payments starting in January, and missed payments will affect borrowers’ credit scores. Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said. Slow down Your financial goals can encompass more than just managing your money better — they can also be about keeping your money safe from scams. A golden rule to protect yourself from scams is to “slow down,” said Johan Gerber, vice president of security solutions at Mastercard. “You have to slow down and talk to other people if you’re not sure (whether or not) it’s scam,” said Gerber, who recommends building an accountability system with family to keep yourself and your loved ones secure. Scammers use urgency to make people fall for their tricks, so taking your time to make any financial decision can keep you from losing money. Focus on financial wellness Your financial goals don’t always have to be rooted in a dollar amount — they can also be about well-being. Finances are deeply connected with our mental health, and, to take care of our money, we also need to take care of ourselves. “I think that now more than any other year, your financial wellness should be a resolution,” said Alejandra Rojas, personal finance expert and founder of The Money Mindset Hub, a mentoring platform for women entrepreneurs. “Your mental health with money should be a resolution.” To focus on your financial wellness, you can set one or two goals focusing on your relationship with money. For example, you could find ways to address and resolve financial trauma, or you could set a goal to talk more openly with loved ones about money, Rojas said. __ The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism.
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