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Published on Apr 14, 2025

LETTER: Don’t defend the Insular Cases because of tax concerns

At the turn of the century, the infamous “Insular Cases” established a legal colonial framework by which the United States used racist logic to justify colonial governance over its so-called “unincorporated territories.” In 2022, Justices Neil Gorsuch and …

Source: Pacific Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Wandering Chef: What does 'Feed the People' look like?

Feed the People. These three words stand up. They stand up like a citizen at a town meeting, delivering a clear message. They command attention like a preacher stepping to the podium. Feed the People has the same rhythm and punch as Chuck-D’s ”Fight the …

Source: Mount Desert Islander - Maine - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Big Oil Is Following Big Gun’s Playbook

This piece was originally published by ExxonKnews, a reporting project of the Center for Climate Integrity covering the fossil fuel industry and climate accountability. Big Oil is reportedly lobbying Congress to grant their industry legal protection …

Source: The Lever - Left-wing
Published on Apr 13, 2025

“Your Vote Is a Threat”: Executive Order No. 14248, The SAVE Act, and Voter Suppression

Graphic by Ivelisse Rodriguez The path to the ballot box just got more challenging for millions of Americans after President Trump’s executive order on March 25 raised the documentation requirements for voters. The March 25 executive order, “Preserving …

Source: The Sandspur - Florida - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

AP News Summary at 5:45 a.m. EDT

Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally …

Source: The Call & Times - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Democrats’ problem isn’t just messaging – it’s the electoral math

It’s much worse than the usual disarray. Even after hopeful election results last week, Democrats are shut out of power in Washington, bewildered over the 2024 election, and staggered by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s blitz to rapidly assert power over the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Illegal voting charges against American Samoans in Whittier highlight unique citizenship status

State prosecutors have charged 10 Whittier residents from American Samoa accused of illegally voting in local and state elections with perjury and voter misconduct — cases highlighting the unique citizenship status of American Samoans, and a national …

Source: Anchorage Daily News - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Student Deportations Spark a Rift Between Ritchie Torres and Former Backers

The Trump administration has outraged defenders of civil liberties with its campaign to abduct students off the street, and revoke the legal statuses of students holding visas and green cards for engaging in free speech the Trump administration doesn’t …

Source: The Nation - Left-wing
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Opinion: Take Trump seriously about Greenland

Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet at Nuuk, Greenland, Friday, March 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) The United States grabbing land from an ally sounds like the stuff of a Netflix political thriller. But every American …

Source: Anchorage Daily News - Alaska - Neutral

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 01:19 GMT

City recognized with Open Data Accessibility Award

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has received a national award recognizing its efforts to make information accessible and transparent for the public through modern, easy-to-use technology. Hamilton’s 2024 Open Data Accessibility Award, awarded by the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

Media Advisory: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in Hilo as Part of Courts in the Community Program

Posted on Apr 14, 2025 in News & Reports, Press Releases MEDIA ADVISORY April 14, 2025 WHAT: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Convening in Hilo, Hawaiʻi WHO: Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna Associate …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

Media Advisory: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in Hilo as Part of Courts in the Community Program

Posted on Apr 14, 2025 in News & Reports, Press Releases MEDIA ADVISORY April 14, 2025 WHAT: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Convening in Hilo, Hawaiʻi WHO: Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna Associate …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

President Ramaphosa meets with South African Council of Churches over issues of national interest

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 11 April 2025, hosted the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The meeting was the first engagement between Government and the leadership of the church …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …

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Published on April 12, 2025 - 09:18 GMT

Pictures of Jude Law as Putin surface

(MENAFN) British actor Jude Law has been spotted on the set of The Wizard of the Kremlin, where he portrays Russian President Vladimir Putin. The first photos of Law in the role have surfaced on social media, showing him in a dark suit on a stage in Riga, …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 18:34 GMT

No Label Brewing Co. Honored at VFW Post 9182 Awards Night at Cinco Ranch Golf Club for Service to the Katy Community

Recognized at VFW Post 9182’s Annual Awards Night, No Label Brewing was honored for its ongoing support of veterans, students, and the Katy community. KATY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No Label Brewing Co. Honored at …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips, sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 03:22 GMT

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and vitally …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:59 GMT

Ukrainian border guards enhance ability to detect forged documents on OSCE study tour to the Netherlands

Senior officers from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service (SBGS) strengthened their document fraud detection capability and explored ways to enhance border control operations at airports and maritime ports during a study tour to the Netherlands organized …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:59 GMT

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:59 GMT

Experts and policymakers work to strengthen women’s role in cybersecurity at OSCE workshop in Astana

Cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Central Asia, South Caucasus and Mongolia explored ways to strengthen the role of women in cybersecurity at a workshop in Astana organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department with the support of the OSCE …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Decide District Courts Cannot Reinstate Fired Executive Branch Officials

Washington, DC, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay district court injunctions purporting to reinstate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance

UAE elected to chair INTERPOL’s top governance body, marking a major step in global policing leadership and international security cooperation. PARIS, FRANCE, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs

BOWIE, Md., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united in …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

National Training on Cybercrime for Judges Launched in Tashkent

14–15 April 2025 OSCE Conference Hall, Tashkent Today marked the opening of the first tailored national training course for representatives of the judiciary in Uzbekistan on "Cybercrime: from Detection to Court Judgment." The training features …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

OSCE Presence organizes advanced risk assessment training for Albanian State Police analysts

From 7 to 11 April 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania held an intensive training programme focused on strengthening the analytical capabilities of the Albanian State Police. The training brought together analysts from the Information Analysis Units at …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 01:43 GMT

FCC Victorville Prison Law Enforcment Officers Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons' continued failure to protect its staff has resulted in six officers being hospitalized and four officers treated on-site and released in just …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

Canadian Delegation Led by Marc Kealey and David Qi Completes Historic Economic and Cultural Mission to Fujian, China

Canada-China mission led by Kealey & Qi sparks new trade, media, and cultural ties—centred on tea, tourism, and collaboration in Fujian Province. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A distinguished Canadian …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

BC Real Estate Association Calls on Next Government of Canada to Lower Development Charges and Fund Municipal ...

Vancouver, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help address the need for a significant increase in housing, the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) is calling on the next Government of Canada to repurpose the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to offset …

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