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Burlington Mayor Signs Order Reinforcing ICE Arrest Protections
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
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Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak signed an order to implement Vermont’s Act 150, reinforcing protections against civil immigration arrests in sensitive locations through updated signage, employee training and legal support. The order says city police will not assist with immigration enforcement and will respond only to reported public-safety concerns; the Department of Homeland Security criticized the move and disputed claims that ICE targets such locations.
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EXCLUSIVE: Two Universities Hit With Civil Rights Complaint For Allegedly Continuing Illegal DEI
University of Iowa
— Aug 14, 2025
Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Iowa (UIowa) and Iowa State University (ISU) on Thursday after videos surfaced of administrators at both schools claiming to have…
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New Oklahoma Anti-Riot Law Protects Drivers Who Kill or Injure Rioters While Fleeing for Safety
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— Apr 23, 2021
Cornered motorists who run over violent demonstrators or rioters on roads and highways if they feel threatened are now protected from civil and criminal liability in Oklahoma after lawmakers passed a common-sense…
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ACLU honors Springsteen, Kaepernick at Washington event
Bruce Springsteen
— Jul 25, 2026
Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick were honored with the ACLU’s Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the ACLU Biennial Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., with Springsteen using the moment to praise everyday Americans and defend democratic principles while performing “Streets of Minneapolis.” The event underscored Springsteen’s ongoing advocacy for civil liberties and his credit to those who work to protect neighbors’ rights.
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 53m
Trump Admin Probing California’s Enviro Agency Over ‘Racial Equity’
United States Department of Justice
— Aug 27, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Civil Rights Division announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA) to determine whether it is engaging in…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Biden’s Justice Department Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearing
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— Mar 9, 2021
President Joe Biden’s nominees for the No. 2 and No. 3 Justice Department jobs face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and will likely be questioned on topics from civil rights to protecting the United States…
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EXCLUSIVE: Civil Rights Group Calls For Federal Investigation Of State University Over ‘Hidden’ DEI
civil and political rights
— Jan 28, 2026
Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) on Wednesday filed a federal complaint calling for an investigation into Arizona State University (ASU) after an administrator was caught on a hidden camera admitting the university…
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McMahon Vows ‘Biological Reality’ Not Up For Debate As Supreme Court Hears Title IX Cases
Linda McMahon
— Jan 13, 2026
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Title IX, the civil rights rule meant to protect women from discrimination, will continue to be governed by “biological reality” as she spoke on the steps of the Supreme Court…
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Iowa Puts ‘Gender Identity’ Craze To Rest
Iowa
— Jul 1, 2025
A new Iowa law went into effect on Tuesday that removes “gender identity” from the state’s civil rights code, making Iowa the first state to formally roll back so-called gender identity protections. Signed in March by…
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer claimed Sunday that Ukraine would stop striking Russian energy sites in exchange for targeting help by the U.S.
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Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Outline Sweeping Plan to Cut Federal Regulations And Staffing
Elon Musk
— Nov 20, 2024
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy published an op-ed Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal that revealed their huge plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Civil service protections won’t shield federal…
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DOJ Plans To Use Abortion Lobby’s Favorite Law To Protect Pregnancy Centers
United States Department of Justice
— Jun 19, 2025
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon promised to hold criminals accountable for bombing and vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers with the same law formerly used to jail pro-lifers. Dhillon’s…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Education Dept. Demands Accountability
Donald John Trump
— Jul 21, 2026
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is taking new steps to address sexual misconduct by adults in K-12 schools across the country. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has released updated guidance reminding schools that receive federal funding of their legal responsibility to protect students and respond properly when allegations […]
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New Bill Would Create Permanent Protections For Muslims
Muslims
— Jul 21, 2026
Today’s unsettling political development comes from Massachusetts, where lawmakers are considering legislation that would establish a permanent state commission focused specifically on residents who practice Islam. The proposals, H.3351 and S.2134, are titled “An Act promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth.” At first glance, that sounds like a standard […]
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HRMI reports U.S. human rights deterioration in 2025
Donald John Trump
— Aug 25, 2026
HRMI’s 2025 data show the United States’ civil and political rights deteriorated further, with steep declines in protections against forced disappearance, freedom of religion, and freedoms of expression and assembly, exacerbated by warrantless arrests, incommunicado detention, and deadly airstrikes. The findings contrast with President Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. is doing better, highlighting a gap between official rhetoric and scholarly assessments of rights performance across decades.
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Zelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’
Simon August · 3 min · 3h
Fired pardon attorney sues DOJ over Gibson gun-rights case
Donald John Trump
— Sep 3, 2026
Liz Oyer, the former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully fired in March 2025 after refusing to advocate for restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, amid pressure from officials tied to President Trump. She argues the termination violated civil service protections and First Amendment rights and seeks reinstatement, while DOJ and White House officials have not provided a substantive response to her claims.
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If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs.
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks
Otoro Nuba people
— Aug 25, 2026
The Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan’s Kardud and Abu Hamama, triggering displacement and highlighting ethnic targeting as a potential violation of international humanitarian law. These killings occur within Sudan’s broader civil war, which has intensified calls for international pressure to stop attacks on civilians and protect civilians, especially women and children.
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Algeria Battles Deadly Wildfires, President Seeks Death Penalty
Abdelmadjid Tebboune
— Sep 3, 2026
Algeria is fighting an unprecedented wave of wildfires sweeping multiple provinces, with Jijel bearing the worst damage and official deaths at 12 while fears of higher casualties grow as footage shows mass graves and extensive destruction. President Tebboune has called for reinstating the death penalty for arsonists and lifting Algeria's moratorium on executions, a move drawing criticism from rights groups as Civil Protection and army units battle the blazes and thousands of livestock are lost.
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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain
España
— Jul 24, 2026
France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to combat rampant wildfires along the Atlantic coast, with tens of thousands evacuated in Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine as firefighting aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters from Croatia, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia head to assist. Spain has declared a national state of emergency in Madrid and Ávila over fires affecting thousands, while other regions including Sicily face severe wildfire conditions amid a broader European heatwave and firefighting efforts.
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Broad Injunctions Across U.S. Employment Rights
Politics
— Jul 24, 2026
In Michigan, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction to Right to Life of Michigan and a Pregnancy Resource Center, blocking enforcement concerns under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act on expressive-association grounds. In New York, Plug Power won a preliminary injunction against a former senior director over a noncompete, citing irreparable harm from loss of confidential information and customer relationships; in Arizona, a court denied summary judgment on FLSA overtime claims as disputes over whether a lieutenant’s duties were exempt managerial or non-exempt first-responder remain for a jury; in Pakistan, internships at top law firms are scrutinized as widespread unpaid training with weak regulatory protections; in Washington, a wage-and-hour suit against Cornerstone Building Brands survives to proceed, with allegations of unpaid overtime and other violations.
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Ordinary people can beat fund managers by studying what they already see
Shoppers and workers who notice crowded chains like Taco Bell or roadside hotels before analysts cover them hold a real edge—if they still check debt, cash, and growth math.
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