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South Los Angeles Motorcade Honors Eric Washington, Calls for Community Peace
Nearly 100 participants gathered for a memorial motorcade to honor Eric Washington, who was killed while trying to de-escalate a conflict, and to call...
Elizabeth Welcome Station Receives Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award
The Elizabeth Welcome Station, a newly opened cultural gateway, has received the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award, highlighting the city's co...
Easy Dynamics Expands USDA Presence with $8 Million Grants Modernization Contract
Easy Dynamics was awarded an $8 million contract by the USDA to support grants management modernization, reinforcing its role as a key technology part...
Symbiotic COO: Political Will, Not Expertise, Is Key Obstacle to Crypto Regulation
Jillian Friedman, COO of Symbiotic, argues that the lack of political will, not regulatory expertise, is the primary barrier to effective crypto regul...
Trump Administration Allocates $5 Billion for AI Research Across Federal Agencies
The Trump administration announced a $5 billion investment in artificial intelligence research to address complex scientific challenges, with implicat...
Food Insecurity Persists Across Georgia, Rural Counties Hit Hardest
New data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study reveals that 1 in 6 Georgians, including 1 in 5 children, faced food insecurity in 2024, with r...
The Battle to Govern Agentic AI: Risks and Imperatives for National Security
Agentic AI, which can operate autonomously and set its own goals, poses significant national security risks and governance challenges, requiring a foc...
ADAP Advocacy Urges CMS Oversight of 340B Drug Pricing Program
ADAP Advocacy calls for transferring oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from HRSA to CMS to address transparency and enforcement gaps, citing ...
Charleston County Leads State in Hands-Free Citations as Summer Traffic Intensifies Enforcement Impact
Charleston County issued the most hands-free driving citations in South Carolina during the first month of full enforcement, a trend that personal inj...
Russia Advances Towards Comprehensive Crypto Regulation as State Duma Reviews Bill
Russia's State Duma held readings of a new crypto asset bill on July 21, moving closer to establishing a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurre...
Former State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Named Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits
Former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson has been appointed as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits, bringing decades of legislative expe...
Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Providing Certainty for Immigrant Families
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment reaffirms that children born on U.S. soil are guaranteed citize...
New Federal Rule Caps International Student Visas at Four Years, Reshaping Campus Planning in California
A Department of Homeland Security rule ending the decades-old 'duration of status' policy for international students, taking effect September 15, 2026...
Ireland Bans Electroshock Treatment on Minors: A Major Human Rights Advance, CCHR Says
Ireland's new Mental Health Act bans electroshock treatment for minors under 18, marking a significant human rights advance, while advocates call for ...
The Ice Beneath: Greenland and the New Arctic Order by Harper Law Explores Global Instability
Harper Law's book 'The Ice Beneath: Greenland and the New Arctic Order' examines how climate change is transforming Greenland into a geopolitical flas...
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Historic $1.25 Billion 100-Year Agreement with City
The 'Charm'tastic Mile' is negotiating a 100-year, $1.25 billion agreement with Baltimore to solidify its status as a iconic trademarked corridor amid...
Faith Leaders Unite in 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event to Stand Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple denominations gathered in Atlanta for an interfaith prayer event to address religious persecution globally, highlighting c...
European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Warning of Damage to South Korea's Reputation
European academics and human rights experts are urging South Korea to release Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that detaining a 95-yea...
U.N. Rights Body Urges Evidence-Based Scrutiny of Shincheonji Amid Reports of International Discrimination
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church...
CCHR Seattle Opens Educational Exhibit Highlighting Mental Health History and Patient Rights
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights Seattle chapter launched a limited-engagement educational exhibit on mental health practices and patient right...
US Freezes $131M in Crypto Linked to Iran as Tensions Escalate
The U.S. has seized over $130 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran, intensifying efforts to disrupt illicit financial networks and raising complianc...
No Agenda Podcast Episode 1887 Deconstructs Trump's China Election Interference Claims and CIA Document Release
The No Agenda Show's latest episode scrutinizes President Trump's primetime address alleging Chinese interference in the 2020 election, cross-referenc...
Trump Energy Policies Cause $83B in Renewables Project Cancellations and Delays
The Trump administration's reversal of clean energy policies has led to the cancellation or delay of $83 billion worth of renewable energy projects, t...
Families Rights Matter² Urges Missouri Legislature to Reform Crisis-Care Laws with Statewide Standards
FRM² submitted a reform brief to Missouri lawmakers, proposing statewide crisis-care standards that clarify family notification under HIPAA and FERPA,...
Rochford Urges Election Integrity as National Security Priority After Trump Declassifies Chinese Interference
Retired Navy Capt. Rocky Rochford argues that the declassification of intelligence on Chinese election interference and the SAVE America Act require p...
Recapture Isn't Robin Hood: Missy Bender Unpacks Texas' $3B School Finance Myth
The Building Texas Show episode with Missy Bender debunks the myth that school recapture redistributes funds from wealthy districts to poor ones, reve...
Critics Blame Trump Administration for Stalling Clean Energy, Raising Electricity Costs
The Trump administration has blocked or paid to halt 170 wind projects, spending $2.7 billion, which critics say will increase electricity bills and s...
Trump Calls for CLARITY Act Passage as Tribute to Late Senator Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump urges the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act in memory of Senator Lindsey Graham, a move that could provide regulatory clarity for ...
SPARC AI Gains AUKUS Authorization, Expanding Access to Allied Defense Markets
SPARC AI Inc. has been registered as an authorized user under the AUKUS license-free environment, enabling streamlined technology transfers to U.S. an...
Blood Wing Named Finalist in ProWritingAid Novel Beginnings Contest, Released as Second Jack Morrison Noir
Daniel P. Douglas's new Cold War noir thriller Blood Wing, a finalist in the ProWritingAid Novel Beginnings Contest, explores justice and espionage in...
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association to Honor Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Luis Céspedes at Annual Reception
The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association will recognize U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Céspede...
Trump's Inconsistent AI Policies Dampen Response to New Export Promotion Program
A Trump administration program intended to boost U.S. AI exports has received a tepid response from technology companies, highlighting concerns over i...
Thomas Redick Discusses Reparations and Federal Policy at LA Times Festival of Books
At the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books, author Thomas Redick presented his book 'Time for Trump's Patriotic Reparations,' sparking discussion on feder...
DITP Launches THAI SELECT Festival 2026 in New York to Boost Thai Food Exports to US Market
Thailand’s DITP will host the THAI SELECT Festival 2026 at Grand Central Terminal in New York, aiming to promote authentic Thai cuisine, expand the TH...
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Unprecedented 100-Year Agreement with City
The USPTO-trademarked 'Charm'tastic Mile' corridor is pursuing a century-long agreement with Baltimore to secure its status as a iconic street amid ma...
"Syriana: One Conflict, 10 Wars" Reframes the Syrian Conflict as Ten Overlapping Wars
A new book argues that the Syrian conflict was not a single civil war but a layered collision of ten separate wars, each with distinct combatants and ...
No Agenda Show Dissects Lindsey Graham's Death and Trump's Iran Threat in Episode 1885
The No Agenda podcast hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and President Trump's threat to Iran, whi...
CCHR's 'Psychiatry: An Industry of Death' Exhibit Opens in Portland Amid Mental Health System Scrutiny
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights opened its traveling exhibit in Portland, drawing a large crowd as Oregon's mental health system faces investi...
European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Release Him
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention o...
White House Ballroom Project Selects Baco Enterprises as Fastener Supplier
Baco Enterprises, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer, has been named a supplier of American-made fasteners for the White House Ballroom renovation, unde...
European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Lee Man-hee
European scholars of religion and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention over non...
International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
The U.N.-accredited NGO CAP LC has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church of...
No Agenda Episode 1884 Deconstructs Trump's Iran Reversal, NATO Feud, and Patriot Front March
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze President Trump's Iran ceasefire reversal, a contentious NATO summit, and a Patriot Front march in Washington D....
EU Panel Report Could Lead to Social Media Ban for Minors
The European Union is poised to receive a report from a child safety panel next week that may trigger legislation restricting minors' use of social me...
AI Becomes a Key Campaign Issue in U.S. Congressional Elections
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping U.S. congressional campaigns as a policy issue, drawing significant investment and sparking debates ov...
Unionized Workers Decry Job Losses Due to Trump’s Hostility to Wind Energy
The Trump administration's opposition to wind energy has led to project cancellations and job losses, impacting thousands of unionized workers, while ...
Safe Pro Group Awarded $1.3M Contract to Integrate AI Threat Detection into Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Safe Pro Group has been awarded a new government contract to integrate its AI-powered landmine detection technology into unmanned ground vehicles and ...
Rights Group Flags Global Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Ahead of UN Council
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that stigma and unverified claims against Shincheon...