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Published on Aug 31, 2026

Boeing's image is deeply bruised, but the company's campaign money is still good with Illinois politicians

Long headquartered in Chicago, the aerospace and defense contractor Boeing Co. has faced repeated allegations in recent years that it has put the pursuit of profits over passenger safety in building and designing aircraft — including the 737 MAX now criss- …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Trying to Choke Off the Weapons Behind Gaza

For nearly three years, foreign ministries in Washington, London, and Brussels have debated arms embargoes on Israel in committee rooms, largely without result. Meanwhile, a much less formal network of ordinary people has been trying to accomplish the same …

Source: Foreign Policy In Focus - Left-wing
Published on 09:13 GMT

Two days after Bhagwat’s speech in New York, 90 US politicians pledge to not take RSS-linked funding

As Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat took the stage at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday to deliver a message of “universal oneness”, a group of nearly 90 American politicians was preparing a different memo: they would not accept …

Source: Scroll.in - Center-left
Published on 01:37 GMT

Oregon labor department urges feds to continue collecting workforce demographic data

Oregon’s employment rights agency is joining a coalition of states in opposing the federal government’s move to rescind a 60-year-old rule used to inform antidiscrimination practices in the workplace. Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries — alongside …

Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on 03:21 GMT

Vic Mensa shares tips for aspiring creatives to achieve success.

The journey of recording artist Vic Mensa reflects a crucial shift in the modern Black business world - moving beyond surface-level consumer metrics to attain true autonomy through equity, IP control, and community-centered enterprise. In part 2 of his …

Source: xklsv news - Indeterminate
Published on 04:06 GMT

Vic Mensa Spills the Cheat Code for Creatives Who Want to Follow in His Footsteps

(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Balmain) by Edwian Stokes August 31, 2026 In part 2 of his exclusive conversation with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Mensa gets candid about building his production company and cannabis brand, sharing his early mistakes …

Source: Black Enterprise - Pending
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Dems Call for Cancellation of $17 Million Contract to Equip ICE Agents With Electric Shock Gloves

A group of House Democrats on Monday demanded the immediate cancellation of a nearly $17 million federal contract to provide electric shock gloves to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, who have been unleashed on American cities under the second …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Aug 28, 2026

Illinois Enacts Amendment Codifying Disparate Impact Liability in Employment

Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed the Civil Rights Safeguard Act (CRSA) amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to codify the theory of disparate impact liability in employment disputes. The amendment takes effect June 1, 2027, and ensures that …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Meet Dr. Omri Senderowicz

Jewish Omaha welcomes Dr. Omri Senderowicz as the new Director of the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. Previously, Omri was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Jewish Studies Department at the University …

Source: The Jewish Press - Nebraska - Pending
Published on Aug 28, 2026

New Menopause-Related Workplace Protections Coming to Illinois: How Your Business Can Prepare

Illinois workers experiencing perimenopause and menopause-related conditions will soon have workplace accommodation and anti-discrimination protections under a new law enacted this summer. The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, signed into law on …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Sen. Chris Van Hollen ‘Testing the Waters’ for 2028 White House Bid

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen is testing the waters for a potential White House run in 2028, citing the need for a shakeup of status quo politics and a desire for policies that strongly benefit working families. “I do think both those races and …

Source: The Washington Informer - Left-wing
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Former executive accuses Planned Parenthood of discrimination

(Legal Newsline) — A former vice president of human resources has sued Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers-Missouri alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting what she believed was an unauthorized abortion and for …

Source: Maryville Forum - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

‘Trans Genocide’ Enters ‘Early to Middle Stages’, Warns Alphabet NGO

“First they came for the troons, and I did not speak out because it actually sounded like a pretty good idea…” -Ancient Social Justice™ proverb By way of setting the table here, postmodernist semantical engineering aside, “genocide,” in fact, has a …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Illinois Employers Take Note: Key Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in 2027

Illinois employers face two fairly significant changes to state employment law beginning January 1, 2027. New legislation will require many employers to pay employees for time spent serving on jury duty, and a separate enactment will revive disparate …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Illinois Employment Law Updates

Recent developments in Illinois employment law will require employers to update their leave, accommodation, compensation, and hiring policies and practices by January 1, 2027. Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), eff. 1/1/27 (A) …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Illinois expands state disparate-impact liability to lending and credit decisions

On July 31, the Illinois governor signed the Civil Rights Safeguard Act, Public Act 104-0744, into law. The law codifies disparate impact liability under the Illinois Human Rights Act for employment, financial credit, and public accommodations. The law, …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Illinois human-rights protections strengthened by newly-signed bipartisan legislation

A new law ensuring that state-level employment, lending, health-care, education and other civil-rights protections remain strong and enforceable—even when changes are made in enforcement at the federal level—was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on July …

Source: Windy City Times - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 29, 2026

Study: Blacks with ‘appropriated racial oppression’ may not transmit ‘racial pride’ to their kids

‘Internalization of white supremacist ideologies’ can prevent such A study first published in June claims black parents who have “higher levels of appropriated racial oppression” were “less likely” to offer “culturally protective” and racially prideful …

Source: The College Fix - Right-wing
Published on Aug 31, 2026

The West Is Turning on Israel, but the Break Has Not Yet Come

Warnings from Rahm Emanuel and Tucker Carlson show that criticism of Israel is spreading through both the Democratic centre and the nationalist American right, as United Nations votes, European restrictions and public opposition weaken an alliance once …

Source: Great Reporter - Indeterminate

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

'Saving Lily' Earns 5-Star Praise as a Powerful New Look at Addiction, Recovery and America’s Substance Use Crisis

Marlon and Kantor’s acclaimed book goes beyond memoir to examine the people, systems and policies shaping addiction in America. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saving Lily: Lessons from Building the Largest …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Aya Gold & Silver to Acquire Copper-Silver Portfolio

MONTREAL, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“Aya” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 139 square kilometers ("km²") portfolio of …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

REACTION: EU Foreign Minister informal meeting in Wicklow

Speaking ahead of the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland today and tomorrow, September 1-2, Jim Clarken, Oxfam Ireland CEO said: “Compliance with international law cannot depend on Israel’s electoral calendar. EU governments …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 31, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake

Despite challenging geographical conditions affecting access, multidisciplinary teams from the ICRC have reached rural areas in the department of Chocó, in western Colombia. In the areas visited so far, the teams have observed destruction and damage to …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

RareGen to Mark Five Years of Advocacy at Annual Membership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Fifth annual gathering will highlight RareGen’s growth in rare disease policy, disability rights, health equity, and international advocacy WASHINGTON D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RareGen will host its 5th Annual …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

University Findings Undermine Core Electrical Theory Behind Electroshock Therapy—Prompting Citizens Commission on Human ...

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) highlights a groundbreaking University of Houston study (forthcoming) that contradicts the 80-year psychiatric claim that electroconvulsive therapy …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Artists Unite in a Musical Declaration for Human Rights and Freedoms

AZADI Songs of Freedom Includes GRAMMY®-Winning and GRAMMY®-Nominated Musicians in Musical Declaration: Freedom Always Triumphs ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZADI Songs of Freedom brings together an …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:47 GMT

The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC

"The least I can do is keep searching – the story has to have an ending." Adib has spent years trying to find out what happened to his grandfather, who went missing during Lebanon's 1975 civil war. His search is far from unusual. Around the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 11:43 GMT

Hope is Essential: Make-A-Wish® International Calls for Support to Grant Wishes this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

HILVERSUM, NETHERLANDS, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This September, more than 13,000 children across the Make-A-Wish® International network will be diagnosed with cancer and become eligible for a wish. During Childhood Cancer …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on September 1, 2026 - 11:10 GMT

OddsRabbit launches AI-free social platform to combat social media’s AI slop problem

OddsRabbit, a Reddit-style community platform for creators, today announced its ban on AI content, prohibiting AI-generated posts across the platform. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OddsRabbit, a Reddit-style …

Distribution channels: Companies, Consumer Goods ...
Published on September 1, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

'Saving Lily' Earns 5-Star Praise as a Powerful New Look at Addiction, Recovery and America’s Substance Use Crisis

Marlon and Kantor’s acclaimed book goes beyond memoir to examine the people, systems and policies shaping addiction in America. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saving Lily: Lessons from Building the Largest …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on September 1, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Kindbridge Research Institute Releases New Study on Gambling Harm Among U.S. First Responders

Research on first responders identifies significant gambling-risk indicators and strong links with PTSD symptoms and military experience. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI) …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Emergency Services ...
Published on September 1, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Six Treatment Centers Across the Banyan Family Recognized in Newsweek’s 2026 Rankings

Banyan Treatment Centers and Clearbrook Treatment Centers facilities across five states included among America’s Best Residential Addiction Treatment Centers POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six treatment …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

MORE TO LIVING SUPPORTS OP SHIELD TO RECOVER 163 MINORS IN STATEWIDE EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND INTERRUPT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

More To Living by More Too Life (MTL) Helps Lead Critical Advocacy Logistics and Multi-Organization Coordination Alongside Florida Law Enforcement; SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More To Living by More Too …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Vegas Stronger Invites Las Vegas Community to Celebrate Recovery Month and the Power of Recovery

The nonprofit will be celebrating its 12-year anniversary of working to end homelessness in the state of Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, the nonprofit working to end homelessness in …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

HEREDITARY CHIEF’S GLOBAL CALL TO AI LEADERS AND INVESTORS: HELP HUMANITY END WAR

Compassion Games International invites the world’s technology leaders to join an Indigenous-led global movement and help demonstrate that peace is possible. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hereditary …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Abramorama Acquires North American American Rights to Jennifer Siebel Newsom's Documentary MISS REPRESENTATION: RISE UP

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABRAMORAMA announced today the acquisition of North American distribution rights to Miss Representation: Rise Up, the highly anticipated follow-up to the groundbreaking 2011 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Movie Industry ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:50 GMT

The 75% ATS Rejection Myth Shattered: 92% of Recruiters Confirm Applicant Tracking Systems Do Not Auto-Reject Resumes

New Enhancv research with 25 U.S. recruiters finds 92% say their ATS doesn't auto-reject resumes. Application volume, not software, is what buries you. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A study from Enhancv, a global …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

Tony Cointreau’s A Gift Of Love Marks 10th Anniversary With A Message Of Compassion, Caregiving And Love

Inspired by Cointreau’s work and friendship with Mother Teresa, the book shares lessons learned from 12 years of caring for people at the end of life NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after its original …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Atlanta NAACP & All Hearts Collaborative Host Atlanta Heart Health Summit--Health Equity Medical Experts & CPR training

Featured Keynote: Dr. Tania Small, SVP & Head of Global Medical Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb & top cardiology leaders fight heart disease & drive health equity DENVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

RareGen to Mark Five Years of Advocacy at Annual Membership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Fifth annual gathering will highlight RareGen’s growth in rare disease policy, disability rights, health equity, and international advocacy WASHINGTON D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RareGen will host its 5th Annual …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

Adaptive Training Foundation Announces Class 37 of ReDefine Program, Sponsored by USAA

12-person cohort includes six Veterans and former ATF board member Kyle Maynard DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) today announced the launch of Class 37 of its flagship ReDefine …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Dublin Conference Strengthens Partnership Between Law Enforcement and Faith Communities to Prevent Extremism

Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities and An Garda Síochána conclude international conference with “Dublin Principles” for joint action DUBLIN, IRELAND, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law enforcement officials, faith leaders, civil …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Institute of Medicine of Chicago Congratulates the Class of 2026 – New Fellows

Advancing health equity by reducing healthcare disparities CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago congratulates the Class of 2026 Fellows! This esteemed recognition, awarded by the …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on September 1, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

REACTION: EU Foreign Minister informal meeting in Wicklow

Speaking ahead of the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland today and tomorrow, September 1-2, Jim Clarken, Oxfam Ireland CEO said: “Compliance with international law cannot depend on Israel’s electoral calendar. EU governments …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 10:59 GMT

Valerio Zezur: From Memoir to Material, an International Art Practice Expands

the reach of the 25-year-old Italian artist’s work as his material practice moves between Italy, Tokyo, Berlin and new interest from Dubai ROVIGO, VENETO, ITALY, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The English-language edition of Inside the …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake

Despite challenging geographical conditions affecting access, multidisciplinary teams from the ICRC have reached rural areas in the department of Chocó, in western Colombia. In the areas visited so far, the teams have observed destruction and damage to …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

Sensei Michael Brunner Releases Definitive 25-Part Commentary on Dōgen’s 'Uji' Through One River Zen

A free, practice-oriented online curriculum bridging academic rigor and classical Sōtō Zen to unlock Dōgen’s complex masterpiece on being and time. OTTAWA, IL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One River Zen has announced the …

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