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Published on 04:37 GMT

New York college ‘reproductive justice garden’ features plants promoted as ‘abortifacients’

Pro-life leader says garden could lead to serious health risks or abuse if students use plants Purchase College, a public university in southeastern New York, is home to a student-run “Reproductive Justice Garden” that features plants promoted because of …

Source: The College Fix - Right-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

In New York, who will get to take advantage of medical aid in dying?

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. When Kiki Jackson first heard the phrase “medical aid in dying,” she …

Source: Prism - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

'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 Jul 30, 2026

India Slams New York Times Headline On ‘Pakistani Kashmir’ As ‘Misleading’ — Region Is Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

India has criticised The New York Times over its description of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling the newspaper’s terminology “misleading and incorrect.” The objection came after the U.S.-based newspaper published a report on violence during local …

Source: South Asian Daily - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

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 10:41 GMT

UN Security Council renews sanctions against Central African Republic entities

The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to extend for a year the sanctions against non-state armed groups and other individuals undermining peace in the Central African Republic. The 15-member council unanimously adopted Resolution 2827 …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on 19:49 GMT

In Michigan, AIPAC faces its biggest battle yet

Amid the genocide in Gaza and the war in Iran, the mainstream media consistently pushes the idea of a “rift” or “rupture” within the Democratic Party over Israel. In actuality, no such friction exists. Look at any poll over the last couple of years, and …

Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

'There is no Pakistani Kashmir': India calls out New York Times over 'misleading' PoK headline

Washington: India has strongly objected to The New York Times describing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Pakistani Kashmir", reiterating that the territory is an integral part of India. Taking exception to the headline of a recent report …

Source: India TV News - Pro-Government
Published on 13:39 GMT

Telegram 'failed to remove violent content,' says watchdog, seeks legal action

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia’s online safety watchdog has filed legal action against messaging app Telegram, saying the platform failed to remove extremist content including videos of white supremacist mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and the New …

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

‘No Pakistani Kashmir’: Why Indian embassy in US fact-checked New York Times' ‘misleading' headline

India has expressed strong objection to The New York Times for describing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as 'Pakistani Kashmir' in a headline of their recent report, terming it "misleading" and reiterating that the Union Territories of …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Human Rights Groups Say Iranian Authorities Hanged Two Anti-Gov’t Protesters

In Iran, human rights groups say authorities have hanged two people who participated in anti-government protests back in January. The two men executed on Tuesday were Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi. Video verified by The New York Times show large …

Source: Democracy Now! - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

‘There is no Pakistani Kashmir’: India hits back at The New York Times over ‘incorrect’ PoK terminology

India has challenged The New York Times over its description of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, accusing the American newspaper of misrepresenting the territory’s status in a report on violence and local elections. The Embassy of India in the United States said …

Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left
Published on Jul 30, 2026

India Slams New York Times Over 'Pakistani Kashmir' Headline

India has strongly objected to The New York Times for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Pakistani Kashmir", reiterating that the territory is an integral part of India. The Indian Embassy in the US described the terminology as …

Source: Deccan Chronicle - Indeterminate
Published on 10:41 GMT

Khomeini Fatwa: Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terrorism, attempted murder in 2022 stabbing

A U.S. jury on Wednesday convicted Hadi Matar of terrorism-related offences and the attempted murder of Indian-British novelist Salman Rushdie, to fulfil a fatwa issued by former Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. In 2006, Hassan Nasrallah, …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

‘Public Executions Are Extremely Rare’ in Iran, the New York Times Claims, Inaccurately

The Associated Press says "Public executions are not uncommon in Iran." The watchdog group Iran Human Rights counted 459 such executions between 2008 and 2025, frequently featuring large audiences, including children. United Against Nuclear Iran …

Source: The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia - Right-wing
Published on Jul 29, 2026

US considers rejecting French ambassador appointment as countries feud over UN and human rights

The United States is reportedly weighing whether or not to reject the French government’s selection for its next ambassador to Washington, D.C., as the two countries feud over human rights. Aurelien Lechevallier, the French foreign ministry chief of staff …

Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
Published on 18:26 GMT

India Slams Pakistan Over PoK Protest Crackdown, Urges Global Probe Into Killings | Video

India on Friday strongly criticised Pakistan's response to the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of using force against civilians and calling on the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for human …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on 20:05 GMT

Turk Warns of Escalating Settler Violence

New York – Saba: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, warned of an unprecedented escalation in settler violence and the annexation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, stressing that these violations have worsened significantly …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 14:09 GMT

College Opens “Abortion Garden” With Plants That Can be Used to Kill Babies

Purchase College, a public university in southeastern New York, is home to a student-run “Reproductive Justice Garden” that features plants promoted because of their abortifacient properties. Social media posts by the student club appear to encourage …

Source: LifeNews - Right-wing

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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 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 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 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 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 - 08:28 GMT

Somalia’s Families Face Impossible Choices as Fuel and Food Costs Soar

One of them is Hassan. He is not yet three and a half years old. Hassan arrived at the centre in July, showing signs of severe malnutrition, stomatitis, marasmus, and pneumonia. His mother, Sabirin, is a widow. When she saw Hassan’s condition deteriorate, …

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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 …

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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 …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
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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Published on July 30, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Eva Carlston Academy Featured by Great Companies as Demand for Individualized Adolescent Mental Health Care Grows

National recognition highlights the increasing focus on therapeutic education that combines clinical care, academics, and personal development. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eva Carlston Academy, a …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation to Provide Free Surgery and Medical Care in Ibadan, Nigeria, September 20-26

Dr. Adeolu Adeboye leads the nonprofit's next mission, building on a collaborative effort that has treated 8,500+ patients and 580+ free surgeries since 2024 TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shekinah Global …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Society for Vascular Surgery Raises Awareness of PAD-Related Limb Loss During Shark Week

25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to 400 limbs lost every day. ROSEMONT, IL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Limb loss from any cause is …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

SHOWAbility’s Accessibility Awareness Campaign Redefining Possibilities for Performing Artists with Disabilities

Successful Program Changing Lives and Culture, Opening Doors ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last July, during Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Atlanta- …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Federal School-Discipline Enforcement Changes, but Fair Process Still Matters

Federal discipline enforcement has changed—but students still deserve fair process before schools impose life-changing consequences. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Education has removed …

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