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Published on May 2, 2025

May Day Rally: "Enough Is Enough"

Maya McFadden Photos Scenes from Thursday's rally and march. Wilbur Cross drumline leads the way. Wilbur Cross drumline bass drum players Aniya, Andrea, and Talia were exhausted — and energized — as they kept the beat while marching down Chapel Street …

Source: New Haven Independent - Connecticut - Center-left
Published on 03:44 GMT

Midwifery Is as Old as Birth Itself. Why Are We Still Fighting for It?

Elaine Epstein’s film Arrest the Midwife follows a group of Mennonite women who break with tradition and become unlikely activists for democracy.As long as women have been giving birth, people have assisted mothers and newborns up to and through childbirth …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on May 4, 2025

Arts agency terminates dozens of grants after Trump proposes eliminating NEA

Dozens of US arts organizations have been notified that offers of government grants have been terminated, hours after Donald Trump proposed eliminating federal agencies that support arts, humanities and learning. The cancellation of grant offers were …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 4, 2025

Trump's first 100 days: Millions in crypto profits

The $TRUMP coin celebrates Trump's defiant response to a 2024 assassination attempt. On April 23, the official website for the $TRUMP meme coin announced an “intimate private dinner” with the president for the top 220 investors at his Washington-area …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Trump's 100 days of profit: Crypto coin rakes in millions, raises ethics alarms

WASHINGTON – On his second day in office, President Donald Trump was asked if he would continue selling products that benefited him personally, after sales of a new Trump "meme coin" had soared to as much as $20 billion in value. “I don't …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Not Afraid: Governor Evers denounces threat of arrest as Trump allies escalate political retaliation

The pressure campaign began with social media smears and escalated into official threats, but for Governor Evers, the stakes have never been about politics. They have been about principle. The guidance at the center of the controversy was reviewed by state …

Source: The Milwaukee Independent - Left-wing
Published on May 3, 2025

How a Pittsfield tavern contributed to America’s first offensive victory in the Revolutionary War — and why it still ...

PITTSFIELD — Two hundred and fifty years ago, in a small tavern in the heart of Pittsfield, three revolutionaries quietly hashed out plans for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Ten days later, the raid they helped shape — and fight — became the first …

Source: The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Playbook: Chaos or control?

By ZACK STANTON 05/02/2025 05:59 AM EDT Updated 05/02/2025 10:13 AM EDT 2025-05-02T10:13-0400 Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Happy Friday morning. This is Zack Stanton. Get in touch. FIRST IN PLAYBOOK …

Source: Politico - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Who’s driving this donkey? Losing Dems need a moderate pivot, but radical left steering for a cliff

On Nov. 5, the Democratic Party received what counts in our hyper-polarized age as a comprehensive drubbing. Donald Trump swept all seven battleground states, improved over his 2016 and 2020 performances with nearly every demographic subcategory, and …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Missouri residents' view of Trump’s first 100 days varies from support to fear

There are an endless array of words that could describe the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, depending on someone’s point of view: frenetic, controversial, transformative, chaotic, determined, outrageous, unprecedented, disorienting. St. …

Source: St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 2, 2025

Yale juniors honored for leadership, scholarship, community contributions

Forty-eight Yale College juniors received honors from the Council of the Heads of Colleges in recognition of their scholarship, contributions to college life, and their character. The winning students, their prizes, and the award citations written by their …

Source: Yale University - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Trump asks Congress to cut $163B in non-defense spending, ax dozens of programs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump released a budget request Friday that would dramatically slash some federal spending, the initial step in a monthslong process that will include heated debate on Capitol Hill as both political parties work toward a final …

Source: Missouri Independent - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Politics: 2025Talks - May 2, 2025

Politics and views in the United States. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is leaving that job to become UN ambassador, bipartisan Arizona poll finds Latino voters dissatisfied by Trump's first 100 days, and Florida mass deportations frighten …

Source: Kiowa County Press - Colorado - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Waltz was photographed checking Signal on his phone during cabinet meeting – as it happened

Trump nominates Waltz as UN ambassador; Rubio to serve as interim national security adviserTrump posted on his Truth Social platform: I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

CT’s complicit Republicans

Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. Six weeks ago, I wrote the Republicans who represent me at any level of government (excepting President Donald Trump): Connecticut State Sen. Ryan Fazio, …

Source: The Connecticut Mirror - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Lockheed Martin strike in Florida and Colorado as General Dynamics Electric Boat workers authorize walkout

Are you a Lockheed or General Dynamics worker? Tell us about conditions in your workplace and what you think about the ongoing contract struggles, by filling out the form at the end of this article. Striking Lockheed Martin workers on May 1, 2025 [Photo: …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

'A moral cry for justice': Hundreds in CT join May Day marches against cuts that hurt workers

From the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at Bushnell Park to the steps of the state Capitol, around one thousand people marched Thursday to the drums and horns playing “I’ll Fly Away” in celebration of May Day. International Workers Day recognizes the …

Source: Connecticut Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 1, 2025

Michigan AG joins legal leaders fighting Trump’s attacks on law firms

AG joins coalition of state attorneys general in letter condemning recent executive actions NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL ************************* LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined an open letter to the legal community that …

Source: Soo Leader - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

‘May Day' rallies around CT call for local and federal action on range of issues

Rallies and protests happened around the state Thursday on a slew of policies and plans coming out of both Washington and Hartford. Crowds flocked to the capitol city early Thursday to send a message to state leaders. “We are going to let the powers at be …

Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Handover and reburial of remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists

Good morning. We gather here today for the handover and reburial of the exhumed remains of two courageous and brave patriots, Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu. These two patriots are part of the great army of liberation that took up arms and fought …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Launch of Transformation Fund

Programme Director; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; Ministers Gwede Mantashe, Stella Ndabeni and Ronald Lamola; Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and other Deputy Ministers present; Members of the Executive Councils here present; …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 07:40 GMT

Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun

(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Half of Germans Support Ban on AfD

(MENAFN) Close to half of the German population is in favor of prohibiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after it was labeled an “extremist” organization by the country's internal security service. This sentiment was captured in a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

TMC CEO Testifies Before Congress: Deep-Sea Minerals Key to U.S. Industrial Future

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted the abundant, unattached polymetallic nodule resource as a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

G7 should act as stabilizer and reformer to reshape international order, urges T7 report

Waterloo, Canada, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report to the Group of 7 (G7) suggests the nations’ leaders should set directions to help address root causes of instability while also innovating in new areas at the global level. The Think7 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to protect the 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma and restore …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press. In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

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