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Published on Apr 12, 2025

The Trump administration couldn't pass its own citizenship test

Every year, more than 800,000 people take a 10-question civics test as part of the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. More than 92% pass on the first try. But if you were to ask these same questions of President Donald Trump and his top advisers, I’m not …

Source: MSNBC - Center-left
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Co-Leads Coalition Supporting Challenges to Unconstitutional Executive Orders That ...

Wilmer Amicus Brief | Jenner Amicus Brief TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general today in filing amicus briefs supporting two law firms, Jenner & Block LLP and Wilmer Cutler Pickering …

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Published on Apr 11, 2025

Attorney General Bonta Stands with WilmerHale and Jenner & Block in Defense of Free Speech and Rule of Law

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 20 other state attorneys general, filed amicus briefs in support of WilmerHale and Jenner & Block in their lawsuits against the Trump Administration over its retaliatory executive orders …

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Published on Apr 11, 2025

Capitol Beat: Progs urge breaks from two-party system

Nearly two dozen current and former elected officials signed an open letter this week urging prospective candidates to reject the two-party system and run with the Vermont Progressive Party in 2026. The letter, signed by local lawmakers and former …

Source: Rutland Herald - Vermont - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Free Speech

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other attorneys general today took legal action to stop the Trump administration’s “Ideological Deportation Policy,” a sweeping and alarming effort to arrest, detain, and deport noncitizens for …

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Published on Apr 11, 2025

Pa. lawmakers push for national popular vote to decide presidency

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing legislation to join the national popular vote movement. The compact would award Pennsylvania's electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote. Seventeen states and the District of …

Source: York Daily Record - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

House Passes Anti-Voter Bill Backed by Trump Allies

Since the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans have worked relentlessly to chip away at protections for voters — particularly Black Americans, other people of color, and women. Those efforts reached a fever pitch after former President Barack …

Source: The Washington Informer - Left-wing
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Playbook: Trump 2.0’s first electoral tests

With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Good Tuesday morning. This is Jack Blanchard. It’s April Fool’s Day. Let’s get on with the real news. In today’s Playbook … — The first major electoral tests of Trump 2.0, and JMart reports on the …

Source: Politico - Neutral
Published on Mar 31, 2025

Playbook: World braces for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Good Monday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, still buzzing from a weekend of sunshine and sakura. And thanks for all the great ballgame tips. The hot dogs were great, but I guess you’d have to call …

Source: Politico - Neutral
Published on Mar 17, 2025

Senate Dems’ shutdown politics

TOP LINE Nine Democrats (and one independent aligned with them) enraged their liberal base when they broke with the majority of the party on Friday to advance the GOP’s spending bill. It’s possible that not a single one of them will be on the ballot next …

Source: Politico - Neutral

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:19 GMT

Deputy Minister Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu: Stakeholder engagement at Fezile Dabi District Municipality

Thank you, Programme Director. It is an honour to be here today, as we gather to discuss a crucial pillar of our tourism industry - the sustainability and development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). This event is essential for fostering …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone

TAIWAN, April 15 - Details 2025-04-10 President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs On April 10, an article penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties” was published by …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:19 GMT

A Virtually Priceless WWII-Era Art Collection Defines Japan’s Hierarchy In A Master’s Works

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a secure, state-of-the-art facility protected by biometric access and armed security, a rare and virtually priceless collection (of original portrait drawings by the late …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Staggered Board Shenanigans at Phillips 66

Staggered terms for corporate directors, long a source of debate in corporate governance circles, have again moved from the wings to center stage thanks to a heated proxy contest launched by activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. for seats on …

Distribution channels: Education
Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Thinking with Ice: Sailing the Northwest Passage

Back to Publications The sailboat ‘Lumi’, somewhere in the Beaufort Sea. Photo: Juho Karhu The Arctic Institute Planetary Series 2025 Ice moves, it freezes, squeezes, ice breaks, ice travels, ice melts – ice acts. Ice defines the polar regions, yet that …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Comer Launches Investigation into 23andMe Bankruptcy, Seeks Testimony to Protect Americans’ Personal DNA Data

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the national security and data privacy concerns resulting from the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Law ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state permits to …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

America’s Silent Inheritance: The Hidden $150 Trillion Asset No One Told You About

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 160 years, it sat untouched. Not because it was lost—but because the public was never able to access it. Now, in a series of revelations that are only beginning to surface, former CIA advisor and …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at the GCA’s …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Trump and Bukele Set the Mainstream Media Straight on Deportation

Washington , DC, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/15/trump-and-bukele-set-the-mainstream-media-straight-on-deportation/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:08 GMT

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Move 51.3 Million Tons in Q1 2025

Corpus Christi, Texas, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 51.3 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by increases in crude oil …

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