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Published on Jun 17, 2025

Older women front and center in ‘No Kings’ pro-democracy movement

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — The 2017 Women’s March was Barbara Hartwick’s first-ever political protest. She drove from the exurban community where she lived at the time to downtown Cincinnati, a left-leaning city of 300,000 people that anchors the otherwise …

Source: The 19th News - Center-left
Published on Jun 15, 2025

Connecticut Officials Decry ‘Political Terrorism’ In Shooting Of 2 State Lawmakers And Their Spouses In Minnesota

A sign held aloft during the No Kings Day protest at the state Capitol in Hartford on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Credit: Jamil Ragland / CTNewsJunkie Connecticut officials expressed shock and heartbreak over Saturday’s political violence as a manhunt was …

Source: CT News Junkie - Connecticut - Pending
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Protesters in Connecticut gear up for 'No Kings Day' amid nationwide demonstrations

More than 30 different 'No Kings Day' protests will take place June 14, while more than 1,000 will happen across the country. MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Tensions are high across the country ahead of more than 1,000 protests for No Kings Day on Saturday. …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Here are the ‘No Kings' protests planned across Connecticut this weekend

Over 30 demonstrations, coined "No Kings" protests, are set to take place across Connecticut this Saturday. Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities during the military parade in Washington for …

Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Connecticut Senator Urges Democrats to Take Risks Against Trump

WASHINGTON — Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is urging his fellow Democrats to take risks to confront former President Donald Trump and reshape the party’s image. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Murphy, who has emerged as a prominent voice of …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 12, 2025

Middletown Among 30 Weekend Protest Spots Planned Across Connecticut, Nation

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Protesters in Middletown and many other locations in Connecticut and across the country will take to the streets Saturday as part of "No Kings" rallies that will coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army's …

Source: Patch - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Letters: Put empty office space in Conn. to better use

Gov. Ned Lamont has set a lofty goal for Connecticut’s largest cities to grow 50%. One immediate step he is pushing is to have employees return to the office. With an office vacancy rate of 32%, he feels a return of employees to the office would be a good …

Source: Stamford Advocate - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Political violence thrusts potential 2028 candidates onto the national stage

The pace of political violence has so quickly accelerated in the United States that the country is poised to field a widening group of 2028 contenders who have experienced it in some form. To date, at least a half-dozen public officials who may run for …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Democratic divisions emerge as Congress tackles crypto regulation

Democrats are wrestling with their strategy on cryptocurrency, a once underground industry that has become a powerful player on Capitol Hill — and closely associated with President Donald Trump. Cryptocurrency groups scored a major win in Washington on …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 04:56 GMT

‘Let’s not go over the cliff’: Obama offers careful warning in rare public appearance

In recent days, a growing number of elected Democrats have been detained, and in some cases manhandled, by federal agents; a Democratic governor was threatened with arrest by Trump and with being “tarred and feathered” by the House speaker; and a …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

The shooting renewed fears — and stoked existing partisan tensions — over the security of federal lawmakers when they are in Washington and especially when they are at home. Credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade. …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on 02:10 GMT

‘I’m still the hope guy’: Former President Obama addresses Hartford crowd

Former U.S. President Barack Obama spoke at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford Tuesday evening. Obama’s appearance came amid political unrest across the country and outrage over actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Speaking …

Source: Connecticut Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:11 GMT

8 Senators Demand Super PAC, Dark Money Ban in Democratic Primaries

Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and seven of his Democratic colleagues on Tuesday urged party leaders to ban super PAC and other forms of dark money from party primaries to curb outside corporate giving and the shadowy influence of the megarich. …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on 04:21 GMT

Barack Obama, back in public eye, offers a careful warning of a Democratic slide

Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Democracy, Obama said, requires government workers, judges and lawyers at the Justice Department to uphold the Constitution and follow the law. “ …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 00:12 GMT

US representatives, union workers warn ‘critical’ Boston Ship Repair vanishing without investment, work

U.S. representatives and Boston Ship Repair workers gathered at one of the country’s few remaining large dry docks in the Seaport on Monday, calling for investment and support for U.S. ship building and repair as the facilities struggle to survive overseas …

Source: Boston Herald - Massachusetts - Center-right
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Trump’s Judicial Nominees Can’t Say Whether Jan. 6 Happened. Where Are the Democrats?

This article was republished in partnership with Balls and Strikes. On Sunday, 11 days after the Senate Judiciary Committee held confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s first batch of judicial nominees, the group published the nominees’ answers …

Source: Slate Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Medicare Update: Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Program

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, a proposal that would allow individuals and employers to voluntarily enroll in a new, expanded version of Medicare. Democratic Representatives Jimmy Gomez of California and Don Beyer of …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on 01:28 GMT

Bernie Sanders leads charge for Democrats to break up with billionaires

As Americans grow increasingly uneasy about billionaires steering federal policy (see: Elon Musk), Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging Democratic leaders to stop cozying up to their own wealthy donors. In a letter obtained exclusively by The Washington Post, …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Jun 17, 2025

House Bill 5002 is Hartford’s Version of Independence Day

To the Editor: In the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, a massive alien ship descends on Earth, casting a dark shadow over cities before unleashing destruction on each one. From New York to Los Angeles, the alien force imposes its will, leveling iconic …

Source: The Connecticut Examiner - Neutral

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Governor Newsom on Fox News: “Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him”

News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that this year, the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million. In May alone, arrests were up almost 130%, stolen assets recovered were up 65%, and the value of the items recovered …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 20:20 GMT

SideBar Welcomes Vanessa Daniel, Author of Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone about Winning

Vanessa Daniel discusses her journey from community organizer to becoming an advisor for donors, foundations, grassroots organizations, and nonprofit leaders. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

Vanessa Garcia, Award-Winning Author, Reclaims the Cuban-American Voice: Unfiltered, Unapologetic, and Armed with Truth

Through her work, Garcia is dismantling decades of propaganda and finally telling the story her community has been denied the right to share. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanessa Garcia, an award-winning author, is …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Expert in Organizational Development and Leadership Practices Dr. Linda Honold Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Honold is delighted to announce her renewed commitment to empowering organizations and individuals through cutting-edge leadership strategies. After a pause to navigate …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Published on June 18, 2025 - 00:34 GMT

Comer, Greene Launch Investigation into Longstanding Security and Management Failures at U.S. Agency for Global Media

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are conducting oversight into longstanding security vulnerabilities …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Global Women’s Assembly Features 125 Climate Justice Experts & Practitioners from 50 Countries

As the climate crisis accelerates, women leaders will come together to uplift climate solutions across multiple sectors CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtual — From June 23 to 28, the Women's Earth and Climate Action …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 21:51 GMT

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Transnational Repression

CANADA, June 17 - We, the Leaders of the G7, are deeply concerned by growing reports of transnational repression (TNR). TNR is an aggressive form of foreign interference whereby states or their proxies attempt to intimidate, harass, harm or coerce …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

New Poll Alert: Amid Mixed Approval Ratings, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has Abundant Messaging Opportunities

New Survey shows Mayor Brandon Johnson has mixed approval ratings, but tremendous opportunity for growth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released poll conducted by the 2040 Strategy Group offers a nuanced …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Supports Lawsuit to Resettle Vulnerable Refugees

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) joined seven other nonprofit organizations from across the country in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs-appellees …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 23:07 GMT

NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS POLL: Senator Lindsey Graham Vulnerable in South Carolina, GOP Base Cracks Begin to Show

NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS POLL: Senator Lindsey Graham Vulnerable in South Carolina, GOP Base Cracks Begin to Show COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Carolina Voters Signal Shifts in GOP Loyalty and Leadership …

Distribution channels: Politics, Religion ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

The Economic and Retirement Prospects of Women Over Fifty

Recent national poll finds more than one-third of Lady Boomers are just meeting basic needs and are experiencing a crisis in confidence about retirement income ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One-third of women …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 20:03 GMT

U.S. Fentanyl Deaths Correlated with Uptick in Fentanyl Seized at the Border, as Predicted by President Trump

Breaking Bad Science Advisor Dr. Donna J. Nelson and Families Against Fentanyl Founder Jim Rauh Collaborate on Fentanyl Mitigation NORMAN, OK, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two national leaders in fentanyl activities are …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

Veterans for America First (VFAF) Endorses Ret. US Army Colonel Emilio T. Gonzalez for City of Miami Mayor

National Security Expert, Former Army Attaché and Former City of Miami Manager Receives Prestigious VFAF Endorsement on the 250th Army Birthday MIAMI , FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To mark the celebration of the 250th …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Military Industry ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

Reflections for this Juneteenth

Dr. Benjamin Chavis Urges America to Confront the Enduring Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks Juneteenth—commemorating June 19, 1865, when federal troops …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Environment ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Geothermal Rising Applauds Senate Draft Extending Tax Credits, Launches Push for Final Passage

Geothermal Rising backs Senate draft extending full geothermal 45Y/48E tax credits through 2033 (phase-down 2036) and urges swift passage for 24/7 clean power. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

S&S Mechanical Empowers Southern Utah Homeowners with Thousands in HVAC Rebates

Southern Utah homeowners can now claim HVAC rebates worth thousands. Save on energy bills with S&S Mechanical’s expert service and high-efficiency upgrades. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Europe's largest economic forum faces the shock of reality

PARIS, FRANCE, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The programme for the 25th Rencontres Économiques d'Aix-en-Provence, which will take place from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 July 2025, was officially presented today by Jean-Hervé Lorenzi, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Politics ...
Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Candidate Todd J. Stein for District Leader is Connecting with Voters

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting for the 2025 primaries continues, District Leader candidate Todd J. Sein reflects on a powerful and inspiring start at the polls, connecting with neighbors, hearing …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

ROA leads the charge for transition assistance reform for citizen-warriors and their families

ROA urges Congress to reform TAP, pass GI Bill parity, and expand benefits for Reserve and Guard members at a congressional hearing. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, June 11, the Reserve …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

CA Governor’s Office Joins San Jose Chamber to Discuss Growth in Uncertain Times

At the Power Hour Breakfast, a GO-Biz rep shares insights from the CA Governor’s Office on how businesses can grow and adapt during economic uncertainty. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Economic uncertainty …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Top Immigration Attorney Julie Aponte of J. Aponte & Associates Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Julie Aponte is the owner and managing director of J. Aponte & Associates, a highly successful and expanding law firm specializing in a niche of immigration law. Ms. Aponte did …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:43 GMT

Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg named Partner at Houston law firm

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gregor Wynne Arney, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Kim Ogg, former Harris County District Attorney, has joined the firm as a Partner. Ms. Ogg served as Harris County’s top prosecutor …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:32 GMT

Tracking the planet in real time: inside China's high-tech green governance engine

GA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Facing escalating climate threats and environmental degradation, scientists have unveiled a transformative national framework that uses data and digital intelligence to guide environmental …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Quorum Arms Federal Affairs Leaders with Early Intelligence from Top Think Tanks and 50+ Agencies

Quorum expands federal coverage with think tank research, regulatory guidance, and press releases from 130+ federal offices to track policy shifts earlier. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quorum, the leading …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Filipino BBQ Throwdown Street Food Fest Unites San Antonio Community, Honors Filipino Heritage and Heroes

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Greater San Antonio (PACC-GSA) proudly celebrated another milestone with the Filipino BBQ Throwdown Street Food Fest, held on June 15, …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Global Women’s Assembly Features 125 Climate Justice Experts & Practitioners from 50 Countries

As the climate crisis accelerates, women leaders will come together to uplift climate solutions across multiple sectors CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virtual — From June 23 to 28, the Women's Earth and Climate Action …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

From Tehran to Gaza with Eyal Hulata

This episode was originally recorded on June 9, 2025, featuring a wide-ranging conversation with Eyal Hulata—Israel’s former National Security Advisor—about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, his role in shaping Israeli security policy, and where he …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

The Iran-Israel Conflict and the Future of the Iranian Regime

Senior Fellow Alex Vatanka joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to examine the dramatic escalation between Israel and Iran following Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, infrastructure, and senior IRGC officials. Vatanka discusses …

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