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Published on Apr 23, 2025

Abigail Spanberger Backed by HRC in Virginia Governor Bid

Abigail Spanberger – Photo: Facebook The Human Rights Campaign PAC has endorsed Democrat Abigail Spanberger to be the next governor of Virginia. The endorsement by the nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization comes at a time when some Democrats are …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Plain-clothed ICE thugs kidnap Venezuelan men at Charlottesville, Virginia courthouse

Restraints lie on the tarmac as personal belongings of immigrants who entered the United States are loaded onto a plane for a deportation flight to El Salvador by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [AP Photo/David J. Phillip]Every day, scenes …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on 07:26 GMT

The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has reignited debates over the 14th Amendment and the meaning of citizenship in America. Legal experts Gabriel Chin of the University of California, Davis School of Law; Amanda …

Source: National Constitution Center - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Virginia professors weigh in on Pope Francis' legacy

(WSET) — After Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, hundreds of Cardinals will gather from across the world for a Conclave, a private meeting where they vote until a new Pope has been named. "There is a complex hierarchy that's there. The …

Source: WSET - Virginia - Pending
Published on 16:13 GMT

Bolivia takes important step towards ending child marriage

In a move to end child marriage, Bolivia's National Senate has approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18, without exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 23, 2025, Bolivia’s …

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Published on 14:42 GMT

The cases to watch as Trump targets international students

International students targeted by President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda are turning to US courts to fight the administration’s efforts. In several high-profile legal fights, students have sued after being detained by immigration authorities …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on 11:01 GMT

Local author share's Jefferson's 'miracle' story in new book geared toward young adults

HOLLAND — One of Holland's most prolific authors has released a new book explaining the story of the Declaration of Independence's inception from Thomas Jefferson's point of view. Jefferson, one of the most well-known founding fathers of the …

Source: Ottawa News Network - Michigan - Pending
Published on 09:51 GMT

Ross Douthat on Trump, Mysticism and Psychedelics

So I always enjoy conversations that I have no earthly idea how to describe. And today’s fits into that mold. It’s a conversation with my colleague Ross Douthat. He’s the author of “Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious,” a book I enjoyed very much, …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on 04:36 GMT

The current laws governing AI in hiring—and the 5 states enforcing them

As artificial intelligence systems continue to grow in capability and accessibility, successive studies have signaled interest among architects in integrating AI systems into their workflows. Across the economy, one of the most prevalent integrations of AI …

Source: Archinect - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 22, 2025

In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

This is a part of our breaking news coverage of Pope Francis' death. Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond celebrated a noontime Mass at the cathedral in remembrance of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who led the …

Source: Richmond Times Dispatch - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 01:00 GMT

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows male sex offender entering Fairfax rec center women’s locker rooms

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — 7News was the first to report that a male registered sex offender who now identifies as a woman allegedly exposed himself while in women’s locker rooms at eight locations in Arlington and Fairfax counties. It took nearly three …

Source: WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Rep. Moore’s Trip To El Salvador Mega-Prison Spurs Martinsburg Protest

On Thursday morning, roughly 100 people toted picket signs to the Martinsburg office of U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., staging a protest over the congressman’s recent visit to an El Salvador mega-prison. Earlier this month, Moore traveled to the Terrorism …

Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Ken Burns tackles the complexities of the Revolutionary War

Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | Spotify The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 24 episode of the “Say More” podcast. James Dao: Welcome to “Say More” from Boston Globe Opinion. I’m Jim Dao, editorial page …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

The Crisis in Federal Prisons: Justin Longworth’s Case Exposes Abuse, Cover-Ups, and a Broken Legal System

Political Prisoners at the DC Gulag in Washington DC. The Fourth Circuit’s recent ruling in Longworth v. Mansukhani shines a damning light on the systemic failures of America’s federal prison system, where vulnerable inmates face horrific abuse with no …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on Apr 24, 2025

US Senate bipartisan measure to bolster response to IUU fishing

Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:28 UTC Former US Southern Command General Richardson meets with defense leaders from Argentina The Unites States Senate has introduced legislation designed to tackle the problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

This Day in History on April 24: Armenian Genocide Begins

April 24 has marked some of the most significant and varied moments in global history. The most impactful event associated with April 24 is undoubtedly the beginning of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. On this day, the Ottoman Empire initiated a systematic …

Source: EdGlenToday - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

First all-trans comedy tour visits Atlanta, fights apparent Instagram ban

“We had been reaching hundreds of thousands of people,” Dawe told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “But now Meta are turning down the volume on queer content. So we became a word-of-mouth event, and somehow, it’s working.” The April 21 Atlanta stop was …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Federal law requires an election day, not an election week

OPINION: In the age of instant communication and same-day delivery, it is somewhat remarkable that the world’s most advanced democracy still struggles to count ballots in a timely manner. California gets much attention for its slow-rolling election results …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
Published on Apr 24, 2025

USAID cuts felt far outside Washington, D.C. as jobs are eliminated

Lindsay Brown was working from home in Little Rock, Arkansas, when, during a company meeting in February, her employer said that due to the United States Agency for International Development not making payments to the organization, staff changes needed to …

Source: CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania - Neutral

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Bolivia takes important step towards ending child marriage

In a move to end child marriage, Bolivia's National Senate has approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18, without exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 23, 2025, Bolivia’s …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

Panel established to review EU duties on battery electric vehicles from China

DS630: European Union — Definitive Countervailing Duties on New Battery Electric Vehicles from China China submitted its second request for the establishment of a dispute panel with respect to the definitive countervailing duties imposed by the European …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on April 25, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

ODIHR experts present the 2024 local elections final report and discuss electoral recommendations in Bosnia and ...

Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2024 local elections to government officials, the election administration, courts and representatives of the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

New Documentary starring LARRY ELDER: 'Electric Vehicles: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'

As governments seek to ban gas-powered vehicles by 2035, LARRY ELDER hosts new documentary 'Electric Vehicles: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' - LarryEVFilm.com NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New …

Distribution channels: Politics ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

New Lawsuit, Complaint to U.S. Customs Allege Slavery, Human Trafficking in Starbucks’ Brazilian Coffee Supply Chain

8 trafficked workers bring TVPRA suit against Starbucks; Petition to U.S. CBP threatens to halt U.S. imports of Brazilian coffee tainted by slavery/forced labor WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 11:47 GMT

Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity

The Geneva Conventions were born from the ashes of wars and genocide, shaped by the collective resolve to prevent such horrors from ever recurring. Their principles were not abstract ideals but a necessary safeguard against humanity’s worst instincts. Yet …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Bolivia takes important step towards ending child marriage

In a move to end child marriage, Bolivia's National Senate has approved a bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18, without exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 23, 2025, Bolivia’s …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Helpside Expands Broker Partnerships to Deliver Full-Service HR to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

PEO’s broker-friendly model enhances client retention while offering access to premium HR and benefit services. LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helpside, a Utah-based professional employer organization (PEO), is …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Human Rights ...
Published on April 25, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

United Planet Names Jade Ho as 2025 United Planet Fellow

Jade Ho named 2025 United Planet Fellow, continuing her journey of global service and cross-cultural leadership with the Boston-based nonprofit. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet is proud to announce …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on April 25, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...
Published on April 25, 2025 - 07:38 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY “GREENWOOD AVENUE PROJECT”

Historical Documentary Focused on 1921’s Tulsa Race Massacre Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on April 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:23 GMT

The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Bishop of the Slums' & Global Voice for Justice - Pope Francis' Transformative Papacy: TGTE

He not only spoke about helping the poor but modelled a life of simplicity, rejecting papal luxuries and calling for a "poor church for the poor." COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Movie Industry ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target After a 40‑day Lenten “fast” drops Target’s valuation by an estimated $12  …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 17:10 GMT

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Vegas Stronger Merges with ABC Therapy to Expand Behavioral Health Access for Spanish-Speaking Communities in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, a nonprofit organization providing compassionate behavioral healthcare to underserved communities in the Las Vegas Valley, is proud to announce a merger with ABC …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Teacher-Led Movement Is Reigniting Joy and Curiosity in Classrooms Nationwide

Spark Curiosity EDU 2025 empowers educators with joy-centered strategies, Micro Inquiry tools, and music to reimagine student engagement. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This summer, Austin becomes the spark that …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Rancho Las Bolsas Affordable Housing Opens in Temecula

Jamboree Supports Local Families with Affordable Housing and Services in Temecula TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the County of Riverside and Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) celebrate the grand …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Up, Up & Paws Away Day: For The Need Foundation’s exciting event for children and families in the midst of homelessness

Nonprofit Of The Year Award Winner, For The Need Foundation Is At It Again SIMI VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Up Up & Paws Away Day, making itself the second annual event for the Bow & Arrow Mentorship …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

NEW SURVEY RELEASED DURING LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK HIGHLIGHTS LGBTQ+ SAFETY AND REPRESENTATION CONCERNS

Key Findings: Rising online harassment, increased travel safety concerns, 87% report unequal acceptance by race/ethnicity/income, 47% lacked LGBTQ+ role models SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As …

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