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Published on Apr 13, 2025

Feds cancel $3.9 million in funding to Washington State Library, jeopardizing key services

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has canceled $3.9 million in grants to the Washington State Library, putting key programs and at least 30 jobs in jeopardy. Administrators for the …

Source: The Daily Chronicle - Washington State - Pending
Published on 14:55 GMT

How the SAVE Act would make it harder for trans people, married women, and some men to vote

A Republican-backed bill in Congress that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote could disenfranchise many transgender people and married women, and some men as well. It’s called the SAVE Act, and it’s been passed by the U.S. House and has …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on 04:19 GMT

City of Spokane approves another $100,000 in legal fees to fight Shea lawsuit

The city of Spokane has committed another $100,000 to fighting a federal lawsuit brought by pastor and former state lawmaker Matt Shea, bringing total costs with a Seattle-based law firm to $150,000. The Spokane City Council voted 5-1 to approve the added …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the funding cuts

WASHINGTON — Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being significantly scaled back or canceled because of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump's administration, …

Source: WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Seattle Joins Nationwide Mass Mobilization and Says “Hands Off!”

Leila Bunker “Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Trump and Musk have got to go! Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Trump and Musk have got to go!” echoed from Seattle Center last Saturday as demonstrators rallied together to protest the administration. Calling attention to human rights, …

Source: The Spectator - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Trump and Republicans Are Leading An Open Assault on Free Elections

The House’s passage of the SAVE Act last week is the culmination of Donald Trump’s election denial movement, which has pushed hundreds of laws around the country targeting non-existent voter fraud based on Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen …

Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Wikler on ‘UpFront’ says Dem coalition poised to grow as he prepares to step down as state party chair

Ben Wikler says “Democratic leadership is urgently important” as he prepares to step down as state party chair in June. “There’s so much to do to expand the ways that Democrats communicate and organize and push the envelope to break through the noise,” …

Source: WisPolitics - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts

“What is it going to mean for small towns and rural communities who were expecting the possibility of having grants to do special exhibits, special commemorations, their own programs, and speakers and performers? All of that is now extremely tenuous. And …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

While we say hands off, we also need hands on to address our planetary crisis

The contradictions of Hands Off The massive crowds that came out for this past weekend’s Hands Off protests illustrate the vast contradictions in which we find ourselves. As people who believe in the need for profound changes in society, we are driven by …

Source: Resilience - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

When you think of economics, you usually associate it with numbers, dollar bills, and Wall Street. However, the Greek etymology of the word actually means the art of managing a household. In February of this year, Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 and Elizabeth …

Source: The Daily Princetonian - New Jersey - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Walla Walla vexillologist entertains passersby with flag displays and ‘a little whimsy’

Vexillology, vex· il· lol· o· gy, noun: The scientific study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags; encompassing any interest in flags in general. No matter what it’s called, a flag still flies its colors, from the ancient Roman military vexillum to …

Source: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

About 200 people attend Democrats' town hall in Yakima

Organizers and attendees of a town hall meeting in Yakima on Wednesday said they want U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse to meet with his constituents in person and give people a chance to engage. About 200 people attended the Washington State Democrats gathering at …

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2025

The Bipartisan Legal Institutions Empowering Activist Federal Judges

The immediate political conflict in America isn’t partisan, between Republicans and Democrats. It’s constitutional: between the Executive which is implementing policies and the Judiciary which is blocking them. The Executive, Donald Trump, is well-known; …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2025

19 Democratic-led states are asking a federal judge to stop the Trump administration from cancelling hundreds of student ...

Nineteen Democratic state attorneys general are challenging the Trump administration's revocation of approximately 700 international student visas. The AGs argue the revocations, often based on protests or pro-Palestinian stances, violate students' …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Editorial: Reverse ruinous cuts to federal library program

By The Herald Editorial Board The Trump administration, in seeking to shutter the Institute of Museum and Library Services — which would include the layoffs or furloughs of some 70 federal workers and end grants to all 50 states — will save U.S. taxpayers …

Source: Herald - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Opinion letters for Saturday, April 12, 2025

Aluminum tariffs make no sense Smelting aluminum is a continuous process that requires large blocks of power. Shutting down and restarting the process is possible but only for short durations. A loss of power for two hours would normally shut a plant down. …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

As the SAVE Act moves on to the U.S. Senate, one step closer to possibly becoming federal law, Washington’s Secretary of State said that such a law would create unnecessary barriers to Washington voter registration, disenfranchising many eligible voters. …

Source: Redmond Reporter - Washington State - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

These are the Democrats who voted for the SAVE Act

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on April 10 that would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed 220-208, mostly along …

Source: Kitsap Sun - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

For-profit immigration detention expands as Trump accelerates his deportation plans

The Trump administration is moving quickly to dramatically expand the nation’s capacity for detaining immigrants who do not have legal authorization to be in the United States. The administration has largely turned to the for-profit, private prison …

Source: Missouri Independent - Center-left

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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 - 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 …

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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 - 14:19 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 - 14:15 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 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 01:19 GMT

City recognized with Open Data Accessibility Award

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has received a national award recognizing its efforts to make information accessible and transparent for the public through modern, easy-to-use technology. Hamilton’s 2024 Open Data Accessibility Award, awarded by the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

Media Advisory: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in Hilo as Part of Courts in the Community Program

Posted on Apr 14, 2025 in News & Reports, Press Releases MEDIA ADVISORY April 14, 2025 WHAT: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Convening in Hilo, Hawaiʻi WHO: Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna Associate …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Edward DuCoin Joins ABA Criminal Justice Section to Support Justice Reform

LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Section. …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

Harris At Least Mentioned Fed Contracts to Small Businesses in 2024, Says Bruce de Torres, ASBL Communications Director

But the media seems to have exaggerated her statement de Torres adds PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On September 4, 2024, Kamala Harris told North Hampton, New Hampshire, ‘We will increase federal contracts …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

NPAC Launches National Accreditation Program to Advance Excellence in Nurse Practitioner Education and Training

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is proud to announce the official launch of its National Accreditation Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:28 GMT

Children affected by war receive support in new OSCE-equipped spaces in Ukraine

Three dedicated centres equipped to provide psychological assistance to children affected by war and their caregivers were opened on 15 April — two in Vinnytsia and one in Pohrebyshche. The initiative is implemented by the OSCE Support Programme for …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

Albanian authorities make social media work for youth crime prevention at OSCE workshop

Representatives from Albanian authorities joined child-protection specialists and young people in Tirana on 14–15 April to explore how social media can be used to prevent youth involvement in crime. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Transnational …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CareSource awarded Nevada Medicaid Managed Care contract

HENDERSON, Nev., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Care Financing and Policy has awarded CareSource, a nationally-recognized, nonprofit managed care organization, a contract for the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

SME Applauds Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Mineral Production and Strengthen U.S. National Security

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) today expressed strong support for President Trump’s Executive Order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, which directs …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Former DOT Deputy General Counsel Brian Stansbury Joins Hunton’s Environmental Team in Washington

Washington, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Stansbury, a highly-regarded environmental attorney and former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Washington. As a …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips, sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 03:22 GMT

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and vitally …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

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