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Published on May 3, 2025

‘What is left of our democracy?’: freed Palestinian human rights advocate warns of US authoritarian rule

Mohsen Mahdawi, the Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student freed on Wednesday after more than two weeks in immigration detention, has issued a stark warning about the US’s descent into authoritarianism. “Once the repression of …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 3, 2025

Vermont Lawyers Rally for the Rule of Law in the Age of Trump

You know that joke: What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits! Those “suits” were on display Saturday in Burlington, but they weren’t racking up billable hours. More than 300 attorneys from Bennington to Bellows Falls marched down Church Street to defend the …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Left-wing
Published on May 3, 2025

Bernie Sanders lays out vision for American democracy during ‘Fighting Oligarchy Tour’ in Bethlehem

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a two-time presidential candidate and prominent figure in progressive politics, slammed Donald Trump’s presidency and laid out a populist vision for American democracy at a Bethlehem rally Saturday. “Democracy is not an …

Source: Morning Call - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Bernie Sanders lays out vision for American democracy during ‘Fighting Oligarchy Tour’ in Bethlehem

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a two-time presidential candidate and prominent figure in progressive politics, slammed Donald Trump’s presidency and laid out a populist vision for American democracy at a Bethlehem rally Saturday. “Democracy is not an …

Source: Morning Call - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Hierl: Stepping up to defend Vermont

Vermont leaders and activists are stepping up to protect our environment and democracy. It has become clear the Trump administration will be unrelenting in its assault on our right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and leave a livable planet for our …

Source: The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Final Reading: Vermont’s House Transportation Committee weighs bicycle safety proposals

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. Rep. Phil Pouech, D-Hinesburg, speaks as the House Transportation Committee takes testimony at the Statehouse in …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
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 2, 2025

Vermont’s first reentry simulation mimics the bureaucratic morass of leaving prison

Participants at a reentry simulation hosted by the Vermont Department of Corrections attempt to receive forms of identification. By Ethan Weinstein/VTDiggerMONTPELIER — About 95% of people incarcerated in Vermont will one day leave prison. But getting …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Vermont Supreme Court upholds convictions for Rutland child care provider in baby’s death

Stacey L. Vaillancourt, 53, of Rutland is brought in to Rutland criminal court for her arraignment after being charged with manslaughter and cruelty to a child arising from the January death of 6-month-old Harper Rose Briar at the defendant’s state- …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Bernie Sanders urges supporters to defend democracy at May Day rally outside City Hall

Thousands of people gathered outside City Hall on Thursday afternoon for a May Day rally led by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, who began his three-day tour in Pennsylvania with a message promoting democracy and workers' rights over the rising power of …

Source: Philly Voice - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Commentary | Meg Mott: How to love a democracy

When launching a revolution, it’s not enough to know what you hate. You must know what you love. Two hundred and fifty years ago, when the American revolution was being waged in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, a group of revolutionary-minded men …

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

Keeping track of Trump: Democracy Collaborative launches a news aggregator

Since taking office, the Trump administration has issued over 200 executive actions, introduced over 10 major immigration policy changes, and adopted over 100 economic and trade-related directives. Keeping track of all these changes can be an overwhelming …

Source: Co-Operative News - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Vermont Humanities Receives $200,000 in Emergency Funds

Vermont Humanities, still reeling after federal funding was slashed from its budget earlier this month, has learned that it will receive up to $250,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The nation's largest private supporter of the arts and …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

‘I Don’t Think Our Democracy Can Survive’: Potential 2028 Democratic Candidate Calls For Wealth ‘Redistribution’

Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo pushed for wealth “redistribution” through tax hikes on the rich during a Tuesday conversation with the University of Chicago Institute of Politics founding director David Axelrod. Former President Joe Biden’s 2024 …

Source: Independent Journal Review - Right-wing
Published on 12:17 GMT

Politics: 2025Talks - May 5, 2025

Politics and views in the United States. Canada's PM doubles down on country's independence. Trump refuses to say who has due process rights. The DOJ sues several states over climate laws, and Head Start cuts jeopardize early childhood education in …

Source: Kiowa County Press - Colorado - Pending
Published on 12:12 GMT

Federal Judge Releases Mohsen Mahdawi After Being Detained for Lawful Speech

By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box* On April 30, 2025, Judge Geoffrey Crawford of the United Stated District Court for the District of Vermont ordered in Mahdawi v. Trump that our client, Mohsen Mahdawi, a long-time lawful permanent resident and Columbia …

Source: Lexology - Neutral
Published on 06:45 GMT

When it comes to cheese, I’m Eurocentric

There are many reasons to like Kyrgyzstan. It has extraordinarily lovely women: some mad collision of Persian, Turkish, Russian, Mongol and Chinese genes makes for supermodels at every bus stop. It is safe, friendly, cheap. Its cities are commonly free of …

Source: The Spectator - Right-wing
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

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

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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 - 11:09 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 - 11:08 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 - 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 4, 2025 - 10:51 GMT

Government commemorates World Press Freedom Day

Government joins the international community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day (3 May 2025), a day that reaffirms the importance of a free and independent media in strengthening democracy. World Press Freedom Day serves as an opportunity to …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 10:01 GMT

Vance claims Germany ‘has rebuilt the Berlin Wall’

(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has sharply criticized the German government's treatment of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, comparing it to rebuilding the Berlin Wall. His comments came after Germany’s domestic intelligence …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

Rubio describes Germany as ‘tyranny in disguise’

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly criticized Germany for labeling the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as "extremist," calling the move an affront to democracy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Rubio argued …

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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 …

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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 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, International Organizations ...
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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Published on May 2, 2025 - 08:03 GMT

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

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