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Published on 14:30 GMT

Why do lawmakers care about 300-year-old witches? Correcting a ‘historical wrong’

More than 300 years after Maryland’s last documented witch trial, state lawmakers are considering a proposal to exonerate people who were accused of witchcraft here during the Colonial era. The resolution would posthumously absolve the seven women and one …

Source: Baltimore Banner - Maryland - Label Pending
Published on Jan 12, 2025

Secession: Could Connecticut become a new Canadian province?

Seemingly every presidential election in the past twenty or so years has been accompanied by prominent public figures announcing they are moving overseas when their preferred candidate lost. But this recent election cycle, news that Donald Trump will once …

Source: Connecticut Inside Investigator - Label Pending
Published on 03:14 GMT

Prospect Medical Holdings roasted by state lawmakers, Delaware County officials in wake of bankruptcy filing

Members of the Delaware County legislative delegation gathered with County Council and others on the courthouse steps Monday afternoon to decry a weekend bankruptcy announcement from Prospect Medical Holdings, parent company of Crozer Health. “This …

Source: Delaware County Daily Times - Pennyslvania - Neutral
Published on Jan 13, 2025

Is there apartheid in Israel?

I was just told by a young woman at a coffee house in Connecticut that “Israel is Apartheid.” I responded that she just called me and my children racists, that’s defamation, she is listening to Iranian propaganda, and Israel has Arab Muslim judges. Khaled …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Jan 13, 2025

Federal court vacates Biden administration’s rule protecting LGBTQ students

Sign up for our Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! District Judge Danny Reeves of the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an opinion on Jan. 9 vacating the Biden administration’s final …

Source: Gay City News - Left-wing
Published on Jan 13, 2025

Sohnen v. Charter Comm'ns Inc.

OPINION & ORDER Plaintiff Jay Sohnen brings this action against Defendant Charter Communications, Inc., seeking claims for (i) failure to reasonably accommodate his disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), New …

Source: New York Law Journal - Label Pending
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Includes Arming and Funding the Genocide in East Timor

We continue to reflect on Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy with history professor Brad Simpson. Despite presiding over an administration that stood out for its successful championing of human rights elsewhere in the world, “in Southeast Asia, Carter really …

Source: Truthout - Left-wing
Published on Jan 10, 2025

To really know American history, one must learn about the first ladies, says author

To truly understand American history requires a knowledge not only of the country’s presidents, but also the women to whom they were married who made their own mark on the country, said a prominent Catholic who worked as a White House official and has …

Source: Catholic Standard - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Cop City Is A Disability Issue, and Disabled Organizers Must Fight To Stop It

Snce 2020, plans to build militarized police training facilities, also known as cop cities, have erupted across the country in an effort to maintain the status quo and quell political dissent from abolitionist and progressive organizers. As of July 2024, …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Turkish diplomats’ spy activities lead to freezing of assets of US-based educational organizations on fabricated ...

Levent Kenez/Stockholm The Turkish government on January 7 froze the assets of nine US-based organizations including six educational foundations accused of links to the Gülen movement, a group critical of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, under …

Source: Nordic Monitor - Left-wing
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter honored with silence and thunder across Tri-State Area

By Tony Aiello January 9, 2025 / 6:30 PM EST / CBS New York Jimmy Carter honored with the sounds of silence and thunder across the Tri-State Area Jimmy Carter honored with the sounds of silence and thunder across the Tri-State Area 02:02 STAMFORD, …

Source: CBS - New York - Neutral
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, passes away

Fort Drum, N.Y.: On Sunday, December 29, 2024, former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the longest-living president, passed away at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter outlasted two presidents who came after him and even his vice …

Source: DVIDS - Georgia - Gov't Institution
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter's Moving Reflection on Home

As mourners gather today to pay tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, an essay he wrote in The Bitter Southerner about the meaning of home in 2021 has resurfaced online. “Home is a complicated idea. Is it the physical bricks and mortar in which you live, or is …

Source: Town and Country Magazine - Neutral
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Forget the US TikTok ban – what we need is better social media and privacy laws" target="_self" data-before-rewrite-...

On Friday, January 10, 2025, the US Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of American TikTok users after listening to the company's final plea—whether or not to pass a law banning the popular video-sharing app in the country. When he signed a foreign …

Source: TechRadar - Neutral
Published on Jan 9, 2025

‘US has Power to End Genocide’ – Coalition of Doctors Demand Arms Embargo on Israel

A global coalition of healthcare workers, Doctors Against Genocide (DAG), has demanded action to end the genocide in Gaza. (Photo: via DAG X) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Healthcare professionals demand action to end the genocide in Gaza, including an …

Source: The Palestine Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on Jan 9, 2025

NDOT shares plan for weather event

VOL. 49 | NO. 3 | Friday, January 10, 2025 An incoming winter weather event has the potential to impact Nashville and Davidson County over the weekend. Although weather conditions are still uncertain, the Nashville Department of Transportation and …

Source: Nahsville Ledger - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Feb 12, 2016

UConn Women’s Center hosts panel discussion on feminism in religion

View fullsize The human tendency toward selective attention to detail, especially where women are concerned, was a running theme Thursday evening at “Faith and Feminism,” a panel discussion about the intersection of religion and gender. (Allen Lang/The …

Source: The Daily Campus - Connecticut - Neutral

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 01:02 GMT

50th Black April Memorial Commemoration to be Held in Washington, D.C.

On April 30, 2025, Vietnamese Americans will gather for the 50th Commemoration of Black April, honoring sacrifices and advocating for freedom in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 07:37 GMT

'The Parole Commission: A Black Hole Taking Our Elders' by Dawn Lawson – Now Featured on Goodreads

An evidence-based analysis of parole practices and their impact on elderly federal prisoners SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parole Elder Abuse Concerns Everyone (P.E.A.C.E.), is pleased to announce the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 10:43 GMT

Ocean Resources Unveils Game-Changing Mineral Extraction From Seawater Technology at Future Minerals Forum

Ocean Resources is Revolutionizing Mineral Extraction from Seawater Brine The Company has now reached 98% Magnesium Hydroxide purity level RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocean Resources is Revolutionizing Mineral …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

Mineral Resources and Energy on allegations emanating from claims by MACUA

On Friday 10 January 2025 Lawyers For Human Rights brought an urgent application to the High Court of Gauteng on behalf of Zinzi Tom. MACUA’s widely published claims to the contrary are false and in contempt of the court. These unfounded allegations …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Calibre Achieves Year 4 Compliance with the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (the "Company" or "Calibre"), a leading mid-tier gold producer, is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Responsible Gold …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 10:48 GMT

President Lai confers decoration on former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis

TAIWAN, January 14 - Details 2025-01-11 Presidential Office thanks White House for its statement on enduring US commitment to Indo-Pacific region On January 10 (US EST), the US White House released a statement on the United States’ Enduring Commitment to …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

Announcing the Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cause Strategy Partners is pleased to announce a request for proposals inviting eligible nonprofit organizations to apply for the Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 07:11 GMT

First UNCCRD Delta Summit 2025

The event targets the critical challenges threatening river deltas worldwide, emphasizing the need for urgent, collaborative action to protect these ecosystems. River deltas, home to over half a billion people, face severe threats from climate change …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

LCF Georgia Expands Board with New Appointments and Leadership Team Updates

LCF Georgia announces new board members and leadership updates, including Omar Esposito as Chair. Key staff promotions also strengthen the organization's impact ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Latino …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Lead Trial Attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld Weighs in on Landmark Dana Stubblefield Case

Ex-NFL Star’s Rape Conviction Overturned with Hearings on the Docket, Lead Trial Attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld Provides Powerful Commentary SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lead Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Former Israeli Fighter Pilot Explores Cultural Narratives in TEDx Talk

Dave Osh reflects on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the power of understanding different perspectives amid the ongoing war in Gaza. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ongoing conflict in …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 07:37 GMT

'The Parole Commission: A Black Hole Taking Our Elders' by Dawn Lawson – Now Featured on Goodreads

An evidence-based analysis of parole practices and their impact on elderly federal prisoners SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parole Elder Abuse Concerns Everyone (P.E.A.C.E.), is pleased to announce the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 06:11 GMT

Dr. Sravan Nemani Showcases Impactful Relational Model at AMLE 2024

Dr. Sravan Nemani highlights the success of the relational model at Julia Morgan School for Girls, showcasing enhanced student engagement and inclusivity. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sravan Nemani, a …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 01:02 GMT

50th Black April Memorial Commemoration to be Held in Washington, D.C.

On April 30, 2025, Vietnamese Americans will gather for the 50th Commemoration of Black April, honoring sacrifices and advocating for freedom in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

New Biography of Chilean Icon Violeta Parra Illuminates Her Transformative Role in Music and Politics

The definitive biography of Violeta Parra, who exposed social injustices in Latin America to the world through her songwriting and became a symbol of resistance LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ericka Kim …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

The Art of Great Tutoring: Dr. Ryan Smith Discusses Building Personalized and Engaging Learning Experiences

The Art of Great Tutoring: Dr. Ryan Smith Discusses Building Personalized and Engaging Learning Experiences CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the face of ongoing challenges in education recovery following the pandemic, …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Erin Harris Joins the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Board

Erin Harris joins BGCA board to help boost youth development in the Lehigh Valley ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLENTOWN, PA: JANUARY 13, 2024 – Today, Erin Harris, President and Chief Financial Officer …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR & PHILANTHROPIST KIKI LAUDERDALE RELEASES NEW BOOK TITLED 'YOU CAN'T HEAR HUMMINGBIRDS'

Domestic Violence Survivor and Author Kiki Lauderdale shares her traumatic childhood in her powerful new book 'You Can't Hear Hummingbirds'. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Domestic Violence …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 18:01 GMT

Native Americans and Italian Americans Launch Solidarity Sessions for 2025 – All Invited to Participate

Working together – Communities Continue to Unite to Oppose Cancel Culture NORTHVALE, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Solidarity Sessions – “Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture” – launch for 2025 on Tuesday, …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Capitol Ballroom Council Joins Forces with Center for Black Equity

Capitol Ballroom Council Joins Forces with Center for Black Equity to Amplify Impact in the House Ballroom and Black LGBTQ+ Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity (CBE) is …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

The Junaid Family Foundation Announces Request for Proposals to Support Refugee Success in Greater Cleveland

JFF announces a RFP aimed at supporting programming designed to enhance the success and well-being of refugee populations residing in Greater Cleveland. BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Junaid Family …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Master Special Education Advocacy with Updated Training for 2025

Empower yourself with the updated Don’t IEP Alone Academy—featuring exclusive attorney-led training and enhanced tools to master the IEP process in 2025. AVONDALE, PA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Don’t IEP Alone …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 11:45 GMT

(Video) Secretary Pompeo: “Iran Will Be Free, But Only by Those Who Have Sacrificed for Decades”

Mike Pompeo, "We should discuss recent events. It all unfolded quickly a devastating year for the IRGC, MOIS, and the Ayatollah since I was last here." PARIS, FRANCE, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

QYMIRA Joins VERGEZ™ as the New Face of the Luxury Jewelry Brand, Redefining Iconic Elegance and Women Empowerment.

Designer Philippe Vergez partners with Qymira, musician & actress, as the face of VERGEZ™—a luxury brand fusing artistry, elegance, and iconic inspiration. BIARRITZ, FRANCE, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed designer Philippe …

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Published on January 12, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

L’expansion des utilisateurs de Toheal, l’application de thérapie par les pairs, démontre le pouvoir de la technologie

L’application aide à surmonter des défis émotionnels grâce à un soutien anonyme pour des problèmes personnels, sans crainte de jugement. DE, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seedlr, créateur de Toheal, l'application de …

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Published on January 12, 2025 - 23:40 GMT

SAG-AFTRA called on by Chuck Slavin to pivot Awards Amid LA WildFires: Solidarity and Support for Members in Crisis

Chuck Slavin Calls for Pivot in SAG-AFTRA Awards Amid Devastating LA Fires: Solidarity and Support for Members in Crisis LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the catastrophic fires ravaging Los …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 09:35 GMT

Sudan: Khaldia's journey through displacement tells a story of resilience amidst adversity

Life in these communities revolved around the rhythms of agriculture and livestock, providing stability and sustenance for generations. However, the recent violence has shattered this way of life, leaving villages deserted and livelihoods destroyed. Amid …

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Published on January 12, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC president arrives in Tel Aviv for visit to Israel, Gaza, and West Bank

Geneva (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday for a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, including Gaza and the West Bank. During her five-day …

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