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Published on May 3, 2025

Illinois lawmakers and stations react to NPR, PBS funding cuts

QUAD CITIES, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois lawmakers and stations are reacting after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR. Trump signed the executive order on Thursday as he alleged “bias” in the …

Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Here's how Trump's order to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS could impact Illinois

President Donald Trump has long declared his enmity for public broadcasting. Deploying what he sees as the power of the federal purse, he has launched a multi-front battle against the business. The targets are the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and, …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Illinois lawmakers react to NPR, PBS funding cuts

QUAD CITIES, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois lawmakers are reacting after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR. Trump signed the executive order on Thursday as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ …

Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

May Day action in Brattleboro celebrates workers, defends democracy

A large group marches from Main Street to the Brattleboro Common to celebrate workers and fight for democracy on May Day on Thursday, May 1, 2025.By Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — For May Day, sidewalks were filled with people …

Source: Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Illinois Republicans need diversity of views, a bigger tent

Looking ahead to the rest of President Donald Trump's final term in office is a challenge when there are still three years left. However, interviews with active and former Illinois Republicans give a glimpse into the party's attitude toward the …

Source: Illinois Times - Left-wing
Published on 10:33 GMT

Resistance to Trump's shock and awe takes root

As President Trump explained to a reporter after he imposed his historic tariff regime in early April, “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.” Trump’s shock therapy treatment is having the opposite effect: the patient is getting much …

Source: Salon - Left-wing
Published on 11:22 GMT

May 5, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

NEW POLL SHOWS SOUTH DAKOTANS OPPOSE BUILDING PRISON AT LINCOLN COUNTY SITE SOUTH DAKOTA (Stu Whitney / South Dakota News Watch) – More than half of South Dakotans oppose building a new men’s state prison in rural Lincoln County, according to a poll co …

Source: Radio 570 WNAX - South Dakota - Pending
Published on 03:09 GMT

Rockford protesters search for unified message against Trump administration

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fleet of honks, middle fingers, cheers and expletives leave passing cars on East State Street. Protesters on the corner of E. State and Buckley Dr. receive drivers’ messages of support or opposition. "This is what democracy …

Source: WIFR - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

Democrats' Liberal Reich is right around the corner

OPINION: Democrats are waging a scorched-earth campaign to destroy representative government in the name of saving democracy. They want political issues settled in the streets with bullhorns, placards and Molotov cocktails. “Burn Tesla, burn!” An illegal …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
Published on 01:37 GMT

Vasquez appointed to 8th District County Board seat

Newly appointed Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez embraces her predecessor, Anthony Joel Quezada. (Photo by Igor Studenkov/for Chronicle Media) Cook County Democratic Party officials picked Jessica Vasquez, former chief of staff for the then- …

Source: Chronicle Media - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Who could lead Democrat fight against Trump

Democrats are looking for the right message and messengers to lead the opposition against President Donald Trump in his second term. The billionaire heir and the former bartender. Many Democrats have been in and out of the spotlight as the party looks for …

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

AP News Summary at 6:43 p.m. EDT

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that …

Source: The Call & Times - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

AP News Summary at 4:11 p.m. EDT

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that …

Source: The Call & Times - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

In Contempt #52: Mohsen Mahdawi Freed as Action Against ICE Heats Up

In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There’s a lot happening, so let’s dive …

Source: It's Going Down - Left-wing
Published on May 4, 2025

AP News Summary at 1:45 p.m. EDT

A missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before vote on intensifying Gaza war BEN-GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (AP) — A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen has briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel’s main …

Source: The Porterville Recorder - California - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

NBC5 In Depth: Concerns over election security

NBC5 In Depth: Concerns over election security Republicans in the U.S. House say federal elections need to be safeguarded against non-citizens voting illegally, but Vermont's secretary of state counters that the problem is far too rare to risk voter …

Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

AP News Summary at 8:39 a.m. EDT

A missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before top officials vote on plans for Gaza war BEN-GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (AP) — A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen has briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at …

Source: Yuma Sun - Arizona - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

ATLANTA (AP) — The billionaire heir and the former bartender. Many Democrats have been in and out of the spotlight as the party looks for effective counters to President Donald Trump and his second administration. But two disparate figures, Gov. JB …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Littwin: Does anyone really think Jared Polis can be president?

Ever since Jared Polis was sworn in as governor, I’ve been saying he plans to run for president someday. And ever since I’ve said that Polis plans to run for president someday, I’ve also said he has no chance of ever becoming the Democratic nominee. Not …

Source: The Colorado Sun - Center-left

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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 …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
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 …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Law ...
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 …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry, Politics ...
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 …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
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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