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Published on 10:46 GMT

Trans, nonbinary Americans find refuge in the Netherlands

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key were on assignment in the Netherlands from July 28-Aug. 10. AMSTERDAM — A transgender American couple who live in the Netherlands say President Donald Trump prompted …

Source: Washington Blade - Washington D.C. - Left-wing
Published on 05:39 GMT

Welcome back to campus. Unless you’re a conservative.

OPINION A prominent sign on a table in Temple University’s Student Center implied a somewhat less than friendly welcome to some students headed back to class this week. Under the public university’s logo, the sign read: “In this community, we believe: “ …

Source: The College Fix - Right-wing
Published on 02:21 GMT

US to buy thousands of electric shock gloves for ICE agents

US immigration enforcement agency ICE has awarded a $16.7 million (€14.33 million) contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver electric shocks. Since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this month announced its plans to use the …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:00 GMT

Cuban deported from the U.S. is arrested after re-entering illegally and faces up to 20 years in prison

A Cuban citizen convicted years ago of sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing the border in Texas, just ten months after being deported from the country. The arrest occurred on August 19 …

Source: CiberCuba - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Enes Kanter Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career

Enes Kanter Freedom (born Enes Kanter; 20 May 1992) was a Turkish former professional basketball player and human rights activist who played as a centre. She spent parts of eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and played for the Utah …

Source: Kemi Filani News - Pending
Published on Aug 27, 2026

50 most inspiring photos from American history

50 inspiring photos of resilience from American history The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, but some photographs speak louder than others. Although the click of a photographer's shutter captures only the briefest moment in time …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Adam Schiff Demand Trump’s State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in ...

August 11, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the U.S. Department of State share an assessment detailing Venezuela’s human rights …

Source: Sierra Sun Times - California - Pending
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries Under Fire as Pro-Israel Democrat Tapped for Top Post

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing renewed criticism from progressives after one of the House's most outspoken pro-Israel Democrats received a key foreign policy assignment at a time when Democratic voters are increasingly critical of …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Next Week in Honor of the Late Dolly Parton

After roughly 60 years of performing, American country icon and legend Dolly Parton passed away. In recent weeks, she reported struggling with certain health issues, but remained optimistic for her return to the stage. In honor of Parton’s life and career …

Source: The Nevada Sagebrush - Pending
Published on Aug 3, 2026

US Congress Bill Ties Arms Sales to Turkey to Human Rights Progress

A new bipartisan legislative initiative in the US Congress would restrict certain forms of American security assistance and military sales to Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies measurable improvements in human rights, the rule of law, and …

Source: Greek City Times - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 1, 2026

Bill in Congress Would Tie U.S. Security Support for Turkey to Human Rights

Μake us preferred on Google Two Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation on Friday that would condition parts of the United States’ security relationship with Turkey on measurable improvements in human rights and rule of law. The proposal represents …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Democrats Don’t Agree on How to Talk About Trans Athletes. Just Look at Ohio

This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. It took mere minutes for the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state bans on trans athletes competing in women …

Source: Cleveland Scene - Ohio - Left-wing
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll

Most United States Democratic voters in states that will play a key role in choosing the party’s nominee in the 2028 presidential election oppose providing aid and weapons to Israel, a new poll suggests. The survey, released late on Monday by the IMEU …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Democrats don’t agree on how to talk about trans athletes. Just look at Ohio.

This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. It took mere minutes for the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state bans on trans athletes competing in women …

Source: Ohio Capital Journal - Left-wing
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Corbin: Inside the six factions fueling Congressional gridlock

A recent report from the Institute of Legislative Analysis reveals significant shifts in voting behavior across both major political parties in Congress have occurred over the past three years. According to the Economists/YouGov tracking, roughly 35% …

Source: Iowa State Daily - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

U.S.-Mexico Border Update: July migration, outcry over barrier construction, third-country deportations, military role

With this series of updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past updates here. Your donation to WOLA is crucial to keeping these paywall-free and ad-free Updates going. Please contribute now and support …

Source: Washington Office on Latin America - Center-left
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Joins California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Fighting Trump’s Presidential Abuse ...

August 6, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act to ensure transparency and accountability in the …

Source: Sierra Sun Times - California - Pending
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Old Paradigms for an Evolving Threat: Rethinking Brazil’s Fight Against Organized Crime

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security officially recognizes the existence of 88 criminal organizations operating across the country. According to the Ministry, 58 percent of these groups have carried out direct attacks against the Brazilian …

Source: Small Wars Journal - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2026

The New Data That Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine. Plus. . .

It’s Monday, August 24. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Bill Barr on the Democrats’ antisemitism denial. Kara Kennedy on why moms are filming themselves throwing ice at …

Source: The Free Press - Right-wing

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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 …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon ...

As States convene for the final session of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) Group of Governmental Experts (31 August – 4 September 2026), the ICRC presents a working paper that reviews the set of elements contained in the draft report …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Accidental Activist: New Podcast Mini-Series Explores What Inspires Ordinary People to Stand Up Against Injustice

The special series from The Activist Lawyer Podcast will debut on August 31 and is sponsored by Humanitas Media MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What turns an ordinary person into an activist? Acclaimed human …

Distribution channels: Human Rights ...

Published on August 25, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Relaunches “Prescription for Violence” Documentary Amid Rising ...

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to ongoing acts of senseless violence associated with psychiatric drugs and intensifying professional debates over prescribing practices, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

Phillips & Associates Files Three Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuits for Former Hosts at New York Restaurant Semma

Phillips & Associates addresses sexual harassment and retaliation in New York restaurants, including how manager power can affect workers’ income. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York employment law firm …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Law ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 06:19 GMT

HCA to brief public on new federal Medicaid requirements

More than 200,000 Medicaid members to begin receiving notices in September SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will hold a virtual news conference on Monday, August 31 to explain new …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Oxfam launches Nepal flood response in worst-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot, as destroyed roads and swept-away bridges block ...

The collapse of roads, bridges and communications has severely hampered relief efforts. The Government of Nepal's has asked for 30 temporary bridges of 50 to 70 metres each, alongside food, shelter and water purification supplies. For now, reaching …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Combs Waterkotte Partner Matthew Brown Secures Not Guilty Verdicts on All Felony Counts in Morgan County Assault Trial

Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Brown secures an acquittal for Jason Edward Shifflett in Morgan County, with not guilty verdicts on all three felony charges. VERSAILLES, MO, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Case Number 23MG …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Italy Loves Dolly Parton: Signing Petition to Rename Nashville Airport

Petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gains momentum, highlighting her cultural influence and the power of reputation. ROMA, ITALY, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just hours after news of Dolly Parton’s …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Greater Washington Urban League Launches Give 8/28 Fundraising Campaign

National Day of Giving Highlights the Critical Role of Black-Led Nonprofits in Strengthening Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is launching its Give 8/28 …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Joan Brothers as a PRME Advocate Helps Advance Youth Innovation

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sometimes meaningful change begins with a simple introduction. Joan Brothers, a PRME Advocate of the (UNGC) an initiative of the UN Global Compact, helped conduct the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bible with Life Keeps Grief Blessing Songs Private by Default

Songs created for sympathy, grief, healing and comfort are never shown publicly or used in promotion, a protection families should not have to request. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has set a …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Accidental Activist: New Podcast Mini-Series Explores What Inspires Ordinary People to Stand Up Against Injustice

The special series from The Activist Lawyer Podcast will debut on August 31 and is sponsored by Humanitas Media MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What turns an ordinary person into an activist? Acclaimed human …

Distribution channels: Human Rights ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 11:44 GMT

New Voter Education Campaign Launched for People with Mental Health and Addiction Conditions

The campaign, entitled “Nothing About Us Without Our Vote,” includes the release of a Comprehensive Voter Guide for People with Lived Experience. SILVER SPRINGS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In conjunction with the …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

Rinat Akhmetov Gifts Kyiv Apartment to Ukrainian Scientist After Missile Strike

Associate Professor Mykhailo Vysotskyi receives a fully furnished apartment and equipment to resume his scientific work KYIV, UKRAINE, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mykhailo Vysotskyi, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon ...

As States convene for the final session of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) Group of Governmental Experts (31 August – 4 September 2026), the ICRC presents a working paper that reviews the set of elements contained in the draft report …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Humanity's Team Sees a Common Thread in Nepal Floods, AI Water Strain and Job Risk

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's Team, a 23-year-old global nonprofit focused on a sustainable and flourishing planet, says this week's deadly floods on the Nepal-China border, the strain AI …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj Launches Right to Vote Camps at All 342 Meerut Booths After 61,728 Roll Deletions

After 61,728 roll deletions, MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj's free voter camps bring roll checks, Form 6/7/8 help and written escalations to all 342 Meerut booths. MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:13 GMT

Ascendus, MetLife Foundation and Urban Institute to Examine What Happens After a Small Business Owner Reaches Capital

Getting Ready to Grow: How Small Capital Drives Economic Mobility convenes funders, CDFI practitioners and researchers on September 16 in New York and online. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascendus, a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Companies ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

RDSP.ca Launches National English Platform for DTC and RDSP Support

The Montreal-based advisory now serves English-speaking families Canada-wide with plain-language guidance on Disability Tax Credit and RDSP eligibility. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RDSP.ca, an advisory service …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Global Leaders Unite in Kenya for Historic Convening to Help End FGM/C and Child Marriage

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around 150 global leaders, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage from 36 countries, will convene in Naivasha, Kenya, for …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
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 27, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

One Snohomish County Family, Three Kids, Three Mentors: Big Brothers Big Sisters Says More Are Needed

A Snohomish County family with three kids, each matched to a different mentor, shows what's possible. BBBSPS is recruiting more Bigs to do it again. EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In one Snohomish County family, …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

AVI Human Services Announces 2026 Transition Impact Award Winners

Annual awards recognize organizations and state programs demonstrating measurable student growth through Pre-Employment Transition Services. LOGAN, UT, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AVI Human Services is pleased to …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 10:28 GMT

Womenpreneur 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo 2026 to Bring Together 1,000+ Leaders In Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenpreneur Middle East is set to host the Womenpreneur 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo 2026 on August 28 at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai, bringing together more than 1,000 …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:20 GMT

Chemmani Mass Graves in Sri Lanka’s Tamil Region Demand Action

After the gang-rape and murder of 18-year-old school girl Krishanthi Kumaraswamy in 1996, current excavations at a nearby site have unearthed over 600 remains. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thirty years …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Announces Farm to CACFP Week 2026

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) will celebrate Farm to CACFP Week from October 18–24, 2026, an annual education campaign encouraging child and adult care providers to …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...