Alyssa Farah Griffin Says Republican Party 'Needs to Change,' Vows to Fight for Marriage Equality from Within

Alyssa Farah Griffin.Photo: Lisa Ferdinando/Department of Defense/AP Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House staffer under PresidentDonald Trump, is firmly a Republican — but that doesn’t mean she endorses everything the party stands for. As she prepares for her newest gig as a co-host onThe View, she wants to make clear that while she’ll be representing a conservative viewpoint, she won’t disagree witheverythingher left-leaning costars say. Speaking to PEOPLE, Farah Griffin talks about one particular area of the Republican Party platform that she would like to see thrown out: its opposition to same-sex marriage.

Alyssa Milano Shares Personal Photos of the 'Life-Altering Experiences' She's Had with UNICEF

01of 09Alyssa Milano on UNICEF’s WorkCourtesy of UNICEFThere are certain children over the course ofAlyssa Milano’s 20 years as anUNICEF Ambassadorwhom she will always remember. There’s the young girl in Kosovo who gave her a tour of her home, with no running water or plumbing. “Six or seven homes that were sharing one hose and one toilet, a hole in the ground,” the actress recalls to PEOPLE.In Angola, she met a 15-year-old girl who was terrified to take an HIV test at a health center — so in solidarity, the actress took a test alongside and held her hand in the waiting room.

Alzheimer's Disease 'Might Be Partially Caused' by Nose Picking

Can picking your nose cause Alzheimer’s disease?.Photo:Getty Getty Picking your nose might increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows. A protein called beta-amyloid is believed to be a cause of theprogressive dementiathat characterizesAlzheimer’s disease. And according to arecent report, beta-amyloid may be produced in the brain as a defense mechanism to pathogens that are introduced via the nasal cavity — a.k.a., sticking dirty fingers in the nose.

Amal Clooney Says Son, 5, Drew a Picture of Prison and Said, 'Putin Should Be Here'

Amal and George Clooney.Photo: LISA O’CONNOR/AFP via Getty Amal Clooney’s 5-year-old twins are slowly learning about global affairs. The human rights lawyer, 44, appeared on a panel in New York City on Tuesday to launch the"Get Her There"campaign where she spoke about how her twins Ella and Alexander inspire her work in advocacy. Speaking to fellow panelistsMichelle ObamaandMelinda French Gates, Amal noted that her kids, who she shares with husbandGeorge Clooney, are the “real driving force” behind her work with the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

Amanda Bynes Says She 'Gained Over 20 Lbs.' Due to Depression: 'I’m Doing a Lot Better Now'

Amanda Bynes.Photo:SplashNews.comAmanda Bynesrevealed that her mental health struggles have impacted her weight.On Thursday, the former child star posted on her Instagram Story sharing with her fans how her depression has negatively affected her — while noting that she’s been making progress.“I’ve gained over 20 lbs. in the past few months from being depressed,” the 37-year-old wrote. “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean.