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Jayapal condemns "ICE Kidnapping" in West Seattle, alleges physical abuse of constituent

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has joined the growing outcry over the arrest and rapid transfer of Eduardo Aguirre Esparza, a long-time West Seattle resident, explicitly labeling the incident an "ICE kidnapping" in a formal demand for answers. The …

Source: Westside Seattle - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2026

What to know about Kansas’ proposed judicial selection amendment on your ballot

Share this post or save for later Advance voting is underway in Kansas, and folks are unfolding their paper ballots to find a lengthy excerpt of the state constitution on the back. Driving around Lawrence, you’re likely to see whole streets populated with …

Source: The Lawrence Times - Kansas - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Making it harder to amend the Missouri Constitution is facing strong pushback

Missouri Republicans have sought for years to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution. On Tuesday, Missourians will decide whether to back that quest. GOP legislators have been frustrated by the state’s voters ratifying left-of-center ballot items …

Source: St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 23, 2026

FOX: Kansas City top television market for FIFA 2026 World Cup viewership

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City has another feather it can add to its claim of being the Soccer Capital of America. On Wednesday, FOX Sports, the English-language broadcaster of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, released its television ratings for markets across …

Source: KSHB - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

A New Wave of “Communist” Hysteria is Threatening to Spread Across US Politics

Editors' Choice, Featured, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, North America New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani UNITED NATIONS, Jul 29 2026 (IPS) - Senator Joseph R. McCarthy ( …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Tracking an old debate in Boston: Who is an American?

On a December morning in 1976, Rev. James K. Allen unfurled two pages of the Declaration of Independence on a kitchen table at First Parish Church in Dorchester. The Unitarian minister of Dorchester’s oldest religious congregation shared his conviction …

Source: Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts - Left-wing
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Kansas U.S. House delegation in unison on funding for Israel

File photo Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu courtesy White HouseAll four members of the Kansas House delegation, Democrat Sharice Davids and Republicans Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Derek Schmidt voted against withholding the funds. WASHINGTON (AP …

Source: Great Bend Post - Kansas - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Meet the Republican primary candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education

Kansas State Board of Education races shape classrooms. Fund clear, candidate-by-candidate reporting. Give now Two Republican candidates seeking to serve on the Kansas State Board of Education are competing for a spot on November’s general election ballot …

Source: The Beacon - Missouri - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Bell-Bush rematch could be critical test for where national Democrats are heading

Wesley Bell and Cori Bush are again facing each other to represent Missouri's St. Louis- and St. Louis County-based 1st Congressional District with a lot of familiar elements at play in a nationally watched primary. The issue differences, particularly …

Source: KRPS - Kansas - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Can you name these famous historic figures based on their baby photos?

Can you name these famous historic figures based on their baby photos? You know when you see an adorable baby or a chubby toddler, you smile, think ‘oh, how cute,’ and move on with your day? What we often don’t consider is that very baby might one day …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

News from the world of Education: July 29, 2026

TFI Fellowship Teach For India invites applications for its 2027 Fellowship. The two-year, full-time, paid fellowship involves teaching in schools in across nine cities to teach, mentor and develop students. Applications open: August 1 onwards Eligibility …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Meet the candidates running for Kansas House District 10

Share this post or save for later Two Democrats are running to represent parts of central, eastern and southeastern Lawrence as the representative for House District 10. Democrats Suzanne Wikle (incumbent) and TJ Campsey will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. …

Source: The Lawrence Times - Kansas - Center-left
Published on Jul 28, 2026

In Rhode Island, a Mayoral Candidate Borrows From the Mamdani Playbook - Activists say the small state offers a path to ...

In Providence, Rhode Island, a democratic socialist is using Zohran Mamdani’s playbook to make a run for mayor in what activists say is part of a strategy to use the small, blue state as a launchpad for left candidates. David Morales, a member of Rhode …

Source: Jewish Currents - Left-wing
Published on Jul 28, 2026

The American Transgender Refugee Crisis

In the seven months after the 2024 election, 9% of transgender adults reported moving to a different state—against 5% of LGBTQ people overall, and 2% of Americans generally, per the Movement Advancement Project (MAP). Even using a conservative estimate of …

Source: Liberal Currents - Left-wing
Published on Jul 22, 2026

An urgent blueprint for ‘How to Close a Camp’

Real journalists wrote and edited this (not AI)—independent, community-driven journalism survives because you back it. Donate to sustain Prism’s mission and the humans behind it. Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, dozens of immigrants …

Source: Prism - Left-wing
Published on Jul 5, 2026

Some transgender people in Lawrence feel Kansas law is pushing them out

Share this post or save for later Kansas’ latest “bathroom bill” is sending a message to transgender people: You have overstayed your welcome. Some folks in Lawrence are on their way out. “I don’t feel like I’ll ever be safe in Kansas at this point. And I …

Source: The Lawrence Times - Kansas - Center-left
Published on Jul 25, 2026

Blessed be our rights: 20 American Christian churches, ranked on LGBTQ+ support

When it comes to spirituality, researchers have found most lesbian, gay, and bisexual folks feel pretty much the same as everyone else: A majority believe people have a soul, they experience awe in nature, and more of us believe in either the existence of …

Source: The Advocate - California - Left-wing
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Woman accuses staffing, packaging firms of discrimination

KANSAS CITY — A Missouri woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Crown Services Staffing Inc. and C.K.S. Packaging Inc., alleging she was subjected to disability discrimination, retaliation, negligence and workers' compensation retaliation after …

Source: St. Louis Record - Missouri - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

The Age of Tanzimat and Freemasonry

Constitutional movements in the Ottoman Empire began at the dawn of the 18th century. The nineteenth century was the climax of the chaotic socio-political… Constitutional movements in the Ottoman Empire began at the dawn of the 18th century. The nineteenth …

Source: The European Times - Pending

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Announces Support for Stronger Deprescribing Safeguards and Reminds ...

Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a mental health industry watchdog, announces its support for stronger deprescribing safeguards for psychiatric drugs and is reminding parents of the …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Human Rights Award Nominee Builds Global Movement Through History and Storytelling

Australian author, educator and journalist earns Human Rights Award nomination as Outback Odyssey and The Human Cost of History gain international recognition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human Rights Award nominee …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Beyond Compliance: Why Business and Human Rights Matter in Thailand

While Thai businesses are increasingly adopting human rights standards, gaps remain between corporate policies and workers' lived experiences. BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global expectations around …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 07:19 GMT

South African Human Rights Commission on wastewater pollution and recreational water quality report in the Eastern Cape

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has released its investigative report into wastewater infrastructure failures and the contamination of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in selected areas of Kouga Local Municipality, …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 06:55 GMT

Emancipation Day Proclamation and Flag Raising

CANADA, July 31 - Department - Any - Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Advanced Education Affaires acadiennes et Francophonie Affaires intergouvernementales African Nova Scotian Affairs Agriculture Aînés et Soins de longue durée Assemblée législative …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Ireland Bans Electroshock Treatment on Minors: A Major Human Rights Advance, Citizens Commission on Human Rights ...

Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a mental health industry watchdog, announced that Ireland has banned the use of electroshock treatment on minors under its Mental Health Law enacted in …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 01:55 GMT

Freedom House Welcomes New Board Members Margaret Hoover, David Pressman

WASHINGTON—Freedom House is pleased to announce that journalist Margaret Hoover and former US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman are joining the Freedom House Board. “On behalf of the entire Freedom House Board, I am thrilled to welcome Margaret Hoover …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Barceló Guadalajara: Making Positive Impacts in the Cultural Heart of Mexico

Barceló Guadalajara has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barceló Guadalajara has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. Barceló Guadalajara …

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Published on August 1, 2026 - 19:23 GMT

Humanist groups applaud modernization of Armed Forces military ceremony policy

Updated policy makes permanent the requirement for inclusive, religiously neutral reflections at public CAF functions OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OTTAWA & VANCOUVER, July 31, 2026: Humanist Canada and the British …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Military Industry ...
Published on August 1, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West Named Among Top 100 International Leaders for Humanitarian Impact

International College of Peace Studies honors West during its fifth-anniversary recognition for global service, peacebuilding and humanitarian diplomacy NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HRH King Dr. Ruben …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 1, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

Harf-e-Mustaar by Satish Jha Brings the Political Ghazal Back to the Center of Literary Debate

"Harf-e-Mustaar" by Satish Jha asks if classical ghazal can still bear the weight of our shared promises, memory, and hope—beyond headlines, toward permanence. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Delhi …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 1, 2026 - 16:14 GMT

Anywhere Pickleball Opens Applications for Weekly Activation Grants to Build Community Pickleball Courts

The Anywhere Pickleball Activation Grant provides free court kits to schools, parks, and community organizations. First kits distributed September 2026. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- August 1, 2026. Anywhere …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

United Search Corps Renews Call for Information in Theresa Kawash Disappearance

Recent search renews hope in 44-year-old cold case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Search Corps is encouraging anyone with information regarding the …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 22:41 GMT

Hiroshima Anniversary: Award-Winning Play by Activist Libbe HaLevy One-Night-Only Reading

12 Peace Groups Sponsor ATOMIC BILL AND THE PAYMENT DUE with playwright HaLevy Reading Lead Role, Journalist Karl Grossman to Play Himself BELLPORT, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 81st anniversary of the atomic …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on July 31, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

Canadian Charity Sends $1.4M in Emergency Medicine to Lebanon

First shipment of 134,000 treatments arrives in Beirut OAKVILLE, ON, CANADA, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) has mobilized a major Canadian humanitarian medical response to Lebanon following an urgent …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:32 GMT

Davis Street Community Center to Host Annual Community Outreach & Resource Fair on August 8

SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Street Community Center invites the community to attend its Annual Community Outreach & Resource Fair on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Davis Street …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Preservationists Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt White House Paint Testing on Historic Eisenhower Building

White House Says Preservation Laws—and Courts—Are Powerless to Stop Project DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plaintiffs in the lawsuit (Case No. 1:25-cv-03969-DLF) challenging President Donald Trump's plan to paint the …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 14:37 GMT

Sound Designer Mario Gutierrez Joins The Final Fight, Bringing Emotional Depth to Todd J. Stein's Powerful True Story

Sound designer Mario Gutierrez believes the best sound design isn’t something audiences consciously notice, it’s something they feel. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- That philosophy became the foundation of …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

The Internet Society and The Internet Society Foundation Announce New Members of Board of Trustees

DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internet Society, a global nonprofit organization that promotes the development and use of an open, globally connected, and secure Internet, and the Internet Society Foundation, its …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, IT Industry ...
Published on July 31, 2026 - 08:23 GMT

From a Coma to the Podium: Two Combat Amputees at Ukraine's First Veterans Pickleball Championship

Two combat amputees from Ukraine's Sumy region paired up at the first veterans pickleball championship in Kyiv and won bronze. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A couple of friends came over with a big roll of …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 08:19 GMT

From Borrowed Paddles to a National Championship: How Pickleball Became Part of Ukraine's Recovery

Inside Ukraine's first veterans pickleball championship: borrowed equipment, taped courts, and athletes who refused to stop competing. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inside a drafty gym in Kyiv that smelled …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

Panthera Partners with Nathan the CatLady to Inspire Millions of Domestic Cat Lovers to Protect Wild Cats

Following his Panthera fundraiser keynote, Nathan Kehn joins the Olympic Cougar Project to connect cat lovers with wild cat conservation. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millions of people share their homes with cats …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

New Study Finds 340B Nonprofit Hospitals Are Not Expanding Unprofitable Care in Underserved Communities

Analysis finds most nonprofit hospital expansion occurred in advantaged communities and recommends more transparency and accountability in the 340B Program. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Equity …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

Governor Abbott Marks Historic Opening Of Bob’s House Of Hope

Bob’s House of Hope Welcomes Governor Abbot and First Lady Abbot as they tour the Nation’s First Safe House for Male Survivors of Human Trafficking JUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Greg Abbott today …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

'The Journalist’s Mission,' Inspired by the Serbian-Kosovo War To Make U.S. Premiere in New York City Sept. 24

The Film follows an American journalist who risks her life to rescue a young child amid the conflict. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The Journalist’s Mission,” a new feature film inspired by true events during …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

ARTS GARAGE PODCAST 'CULTURE UNDER FIRE' CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY, SURPASSES 1,000 LISTENS

Podcast Hosted by Arts Garage President and CEO Marjorie Waldo Has Released 23 Episodes Examining the Essential Role of the Arts in Vibrant Communities DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arts Garage, a Visual …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Stand 4 The Land Kansas Releases Investigative Podcast Series Examining How Hyperscale Data Centers Came to Kansas

New Investigation Explores Legislative Process, Public Records, Lobbying Activity, and the Policy Decisions Behind the Proliferation of Hyperscale Projects IOLA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand 4 The Land Kansas …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

With Weeks to Go, Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation Calls for Donations to Fund Free-Surgery Mission in Nigeria

Community donations will decide how many patients receive free healthcare services during the foundation's September 20-26 mission in Ibadan, Nigeria. TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In communities across …

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