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Miami Herald
49 minutes ago
Miami

Man beaten by Beach cops calls them 'violent mob' in federal civil rights lawsuit

Dolanta Crudup filed a federal lawsuit against Miami Beach police officers for violating his civil rights by brutally beating him.
The lawsuit alleges a culture of lawlessness and poor training within the Miami Beach Police Department.
Germany news
www.dw.com
10 hours ago
Germany news

Syrian passports: How German money funds war crimes in Syria DW 03/28/2024

Adam Yasmin organized demonstrations for democracy in Syria as a teenager, was arrested, then fled to Germany.
Yasmin refused to obtain a Syrian passport for German citizenship, citing traumatic past experiences with the Syrian government.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Germany news

German revolution of 1848: A precursor to today's democracy DW 05/18/2023

The Frankfurt National Assembly met for the first time on May 18, 1848.The delegates were meant to work on a constitution and prepare for elections.They appointed Heinrich von Gagern (1799 1880) as president of the assembly.Archduke Johann of Austria (1782 1859) was called upon to serve as regent of the empire.
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LGBT
Los Angeles Times
1 day ago
LGBT

Sacramento council votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for transgender people

Local governments adopting sanctuary measures for transgender people
California as a sanctuary state protecting transgender individuals
syracuse
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Women's roller derby league sues suburban NY county over ban on transgender athletes

Transgender athletes facing discrimination in New York
Legal battle over transgender athletes' access to county facilities
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California
Sacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Feds say California's facial hair ban for prison guards amounts to religious discrimination

California's rule requiring prison guards to be clean-shaven is seen as religious discrimination by the federal government, impacting Sikhs, Muslims, and other religious groups.
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking a temporary court order to allow officers to wear beards while accommodating religious practices and complying with safety regulations.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Kanye West sued by photographer after the rapper allegedly threw her phone into the street

(Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images)

An angry Kanye West, aka Ye, grabbed a phone from a paparazzi photographer and threw it into oncoming traffic while she recorded him, according to claims in a lawsuit filed in Ventura County.Video of the incident was recorded outside a Newbury Park sports facility on Jan. 27 where West's child was reportedly playing in a school game, according to the clip recorded by photographer Nichol Lechmanik.
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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Feds take California prison agency to court for requiring Sikh guards to shave beards

Federal civil rights attorneys seek to protect guards' religious rights in California prisons.
U.S. Department of Justice urges California prison agency to find alternative accommodation for guards' facial hair bans.
Privacy professionals
Forbes
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Feds Ordered Google To Unmask Certain YouTube Users. Critics Say It's 'Terrifying.'

Federal investigators ordered Google to provide viewer information on specific YouTube videos, sparking privacy concerns.
Privacy experts criticize the search warrants as unconstitutional, potentially turning innocent YouTube viewers into criminal suspects.
Nextgov.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Civil liberties groups urge Congress to keep 702 measures out of upcoming funding votes

Bipartisan coalition opposes reauthorization of Section 702 surveillance powers
Section 702 of FISA allows collection of foreign communications involving US citizens
Truthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
Truthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US politics

2 more former Mississippi 'Goon Squad' deputies sentenced in torture of 2 Black men

Six former white law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi, leading to significant prison sentences for their roles in the racist attack.
The former officers were part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' known for using violent and aggressive tactics, leading to a disturbing brutality case in Rankin County, Mississippi.
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US politics

Civil rights groups appeal court ruling that threatens Voting Rights Act enforcement

Civil rights organizations are asking the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review a ruling that threatens to weaken the Voting Rights Act's protections.
The ruling upheld a lower court decision that found private individuals and groups do not have the right to sue under section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

Private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, according to a divided federal appeals court decision.
The decision could undermine protections under the landmark 1965 law.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge

Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.The vote in the Democrat-led Senate narrowly passed along party lines.President Joe Biden nominated the civil rights attorney in January 2022, along with seven other federal judicial nominees, who, the White House said, continue to fulfill the President's promise to ensure that the nation's court reflects the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a court both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

See Which Police Officers Are Most Often Named In NY Civil Lawsuits

Maintaining the NYPD costs $29M a day
NYPD misconduct lawsuits have cost $548M since 2018
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
Law

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants
Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Stephen Miller Announces Attack On NFL... Because It's Super Bowl Week

Stephen Miller's America First Legal group is targeting the NFL's Rooney Rule
Miller is using high-profile events to newsjack and raise funds
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Law

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.
Engadget
1 week ago
Marketing

Engadget Podcast: Why is the US trying to ban TikTok again?

The US House passed a bill that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok if not sold off by ByteDance in six months.
The potential TikTok ban raises concerns about civil rights violations and the need for comprehensive data privacy laws in the US.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Florida settles lawsuit after challenge to don't say gay' law

Florida settlement allows free discussion on LGBTQ+ in classrooms without instructional restrictions.
Settlement clarifies Florida law on LGBTQ+ discussions in classrooms, ensuring freedom to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Education

Berkeley Unified accused of failing to protect students against anti-Semitism

The federal complaint filed against Berkeley Unified School District alleges a failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students from anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric.
The complaint accuses educators of indoctrinating students with pro-Hamas videos, anti-Semitic imagery, and encouraging hate messages against Israel.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents

The death of Nex Benedict sheds light on Oklahoma's restrictive restroom law
Benedict faced bullying at school due to the bathroom law
Boston.com
1 month ago
Education

Palestinian and Muslim students file complaint against Harvard claiming discrimination

Harvard students file federal complaint accusing the university of failing to protect them from harassment based on their Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim backgrounds.
Students experienced rampant harassment and racist attacks, including doxxing, stalking, and assault, on and off campus.
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

California middle-schooler banned from sports over 'black face' - but group says he was just wearing eye paint

A California middle-schooler was suspended for allegedly wearing 'blackface' to a football game.
The boy's father claims his son was just wearing eye paint and had a fun night without any trouble.
A national civil rights group has called for the reversal of the suspension, arguing that the boy's expression is protected by the First Amendment.
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Education

School district requires teachers to out LGBTQ+ students to their parents. The state is suing.

In Hanover Township in New Jersey, the Board of Education passed a policy Tuesday requiring school staff to notify parents of their children's sexual orientation, classifying it along with substance and alcohol use, firearms, and "unlawful activity" as a threat to students' well-being.New Jersey's attorney general is suing.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law challenged in classroom clarification

A settlement in Florida clarifies that the "Don't Say Gay" law does not restrict discussion of LGBTQ+ topics or anti-bullying rules in schools.
The settlement also allows for Gay-Straight Alliance groups in schools and clarifies that incidental references to LGBTQ+ characters in library books are not considered instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Making Our Individual and Community LGBTQ+ Voices Known - San Francisco Bay Times

Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated research firm that has been providing research assistance to nonprofits, government entities, universities, and leading corporations for over 30 years.
LGBTQ+ research has allowed the community to come out as a group and various demographic groups within the LGBTQ+ community, helping everyone understand the community better.
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Making Our Individual and Community LGBTQ+ Voices Known - San Francisco Bay Times

Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) is an LGBTQ+ owned and operated research firm that has been providing research assistance to nonprofits, government entities, universities, and leading corporations for over 30 years.
LGBTQ+ research has allowed the community to come out as a group and various demographic groups within the LGBTQ+ community, helping everyone understand the community better.
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Education

Florida teachers can discuss LGBTQ topics under 'Don't Say Gay' law, settlement says

Students and teachers in Florida can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms as long as it's not part of formal instruction.
Settlement clarifies Florida law regarding LGBTQ+ discussions in classrooms and distinguishes between instruction and incidental references.
Truthout
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Missouri Bill Would Put Teachers Who Use Trans Kids' Pronouns on Sex Registry

Missouri House bill criminalizes teachers using transgender students' chosen pronouns.
Teachers may face felony charges, fines, imprisonment, and sex offender registry placement for supporting transgender students' social transitions.
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

The Origins of Black History Month - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, believed that it was important for Black people to be the teachers of their own history.
Woodson intentionally chose February to celebrate Black history to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Target pulls Black History Month book that misidentified 3 civil rights icons

Target pulled a book from its Black History Month collection after it was discovered that it mislabeled three prominent Civil Rights icons.
A high school US history teacher posted a video on TikTok showing the discrepancies in the book, which went viral and led to Target removing the product from its shelves.
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Books

Ayanna Pressley introduces "Books Save Lives Act" to fight anti-LGBTQ+ book bans

Rep. Ayanna Pressley has introduced the "Books Save Lives Act" to combat book bans targeting books on racial and LGBTQ+ issues in public schools and libraries.
The bill would require federally funded libraries to maintain diverse book collections and classify discriminatory book bans as violations of federal civil rights laws.
Theappeal
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

What's Really Going on in the NYC Subway?

Gov. Hochul announced National Guard deployment in NYC subways for increased surveillance.
Critics are concerned about the heavy-handed response and potential unconstitutionality of the plan.
QNS.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Rev. Al Sharpton, community leaders draw attention to high unemployment rate among Black New Yorkers, tout Steve Cohen's casino plan - QNS.com

Rev. Al Sharpton calls for addressing Black and Brown unemployment disparities in New York City.
Unemployment rate among Black New Yorkers is three times higher than white residents.
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Education

'Clear act of retaliation': Pro-Israel Columbia prof probed by Ivy

Israeli-born professor under investigation for advocating for Jewish and Israeli students at Columbia University. Investigation viewed as retaliation.
Professor expresses concerns about silencing faculty members who speak out against antisemitism and university policies.
www.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
Education

Federal complaint alleges severe and persistent' antisemitism at Berkeley schools

Administrators ignored severe harassment of Jewish students post-Hamas' attacks and Israel's war.
Complaint filed alleges hostile environment for Jewish students due to bullying and anti-Semitic atmosphere cultivated by teachers.
The New York Sun
1 month ago
Education

'Intolerable Abuse': Columbia, Barnard Sued for Violating Civil Rights of Jewish Students

Elite colleges facing lawsuits for fostering antisemitism
Legal cases against Ivy League schools expected to create financial strain
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

He Cursed at a Police Officer. Now He's Caught in a Free Speech Fight.

The incident involving Tony Rupp at Chef's Restaurant led to a legal battle centered around First Amendment rights and free speech.
The case against the city and police commissioner could set a significant precedent regarding citizens' ability to criticize public officials.
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD's biggest union urges judge to nix deal overhauling protest responses

The largest NYPD police union is urging a federal judge to reject a deal that would overhaul how the department handles protests.
The union claims that the proposed deal would hinder police officers' ability to use their instincts to protect New Yorkers.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Man Exonerated in Malcolm X's Murder Sues U.S. Over His Conviction

Former Nation of Islam member files lawsuit accusing FBI of hiding evidence in Malcolm X assassination case.
Lawsuit seeks $40 million in damages and names at least 19 bureau officials, including J. Edgar Hoover.
Lawsuits hope to uncover long-held secrets about the assassination of Malcolm X.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Over 300 Cases Tied to Convicted N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Tossed Out

The Manhattan district attorney's office on Tuesday sought the dismissal of 316 convictions tied to a group of New York Police Department officers, sergeants and detectives who have been convicted of crimes related to their work.Hundreds of misdemeanors were thrown out in court on Tuesday, and eight felonies are expected to be tossed Wednesday.
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
4 weeks ago
Social justice

SCSJ Endorses Federal Voting Rights Legislation

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act reintroduced by Senate Democrats and civil rights leaders to protect voters from discrimination and strengthen democracy.
Ryan Roberson emphasizes the significance of the Act in ensuring equal access to the ballot box and addressing erosion of voting rights in communities of color in the South.
Truthout
1 month ago
Social justice

Honoring Emmett Till Means Never Looking Away From the Horror of White Supremacy

Black history embodies perpetual achievement amidst adversity and resilience.
Reflections on the enduring struggle of Black people and the importance of remembering the horrors of anti-Black hatred.
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Opinion: SJSU's apology for 1942 role in citizens' detentions

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's iconic 'day of infamy' speech after Pearl Harbor attack.
University's regrettable involvement in Japanese-American internment camps.
time.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Financial Literacy Is the Civil Rights Issue of This Generation

Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation
Proper financial education is a tool for empowerment and social justice
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago
Social justice

People Where They Are

The play, People Where They Are, explores the idea of different perspectives and finding ways to connect with others.
The play is inspired by the history of the Highlander Folk School in Tennessee and its mission of training labor organizers and promoting civil rights.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Griswold: California banned crime-free housing.' Other states should too

California becomes the first state to ban crime-free housing programs
Crime-free housing policies do not effectively reduce crime and disproportionately harm low-income and minority renters.
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Education

Federal complaint alleges Berkeley public schools allowed discrimination against Jewish children

Jewish Black student faces hostility
Berkeley Unified School District accused of failing Jewish students
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

A federal court declines to revisit a ruling that could weaken the Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has denied a request to revisit a ruling that could undermine a key tool for enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.
The ruling could turn into the next U.S. Supreme Court battle that limits the scope of the landmark civil rights law.
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

GOP lawmaker files bill to remove transgender discrimination protections from state law

Republican lawmakers in Iowa are seeking to remove transgender people from the state's civil rights law.
The proposed bill would remove gender identity as a protected class and add gender dysphoria to the definition of disability.
New York Post
2 months ago
Education

Jewish students file antisemitism claim against American University: 'Shunned and marginalized'

American University has been hit with a federal civil rights complaint alleging discrimination against Jewish students for condoning rising antisemitism on campus.
The complaint cites incidents of anti-Israel protests, shunning and marginalization of Jewish students, and professors promoting anti-Israel sentiment.
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

Florida teacher fired after breaking so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law by using gender-neutral honorific 'Mx.'

A teacher in Florida has filed a complaint after being fired for using the gender-neutral honorific 'Mx' instead of 'Ms' or 'Mr' in their email signature.
The teacher accuses the school of discriminating against them based on their gender identity and violating civil rights laws.
The incident highlights the controversy surrounding Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law and its impact on LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Books

A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say

1. Georgia school districts have recently banned books from their libraries, which has sparked concerns about students’ access to diverse perspectives and ideas.
2. The American Library Association and other organizations have declared that the book bans create a hostile learning environment and are a violation of students’ First Amendment rights.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Charles V. Hamilton, an Apostle of Black Power,' Dies at 94

Dr. Charles V. Hamilton, a key figure in the Black Power movement, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of challenging institutional racism.
In 1967, Hamilton and Stokely Carmichael co-authored 'Black Power: The Politics of Liberation,' which shook up mainstream civil rights movements and highlighted the embedded racism in America's institutions.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King's legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words from his I Have a Dream speech still resonate today.
Warring interpretations of King's quotes fuel a culture war over affirmative action and diversity.
Poynter
1 month ago
Media industry

The local news crisis will be solved at the grassroots - Poynter

Memphis holds a storied place in the history of music and is home to major companies and nonprofits.
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism aims to center the people that Dr. King would be centering if he were still alive.
Books
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Books

Top of Your Stack 2.8.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

John Lewis' lifelong pursuit of the "beloved community"
Influence of John Lewis in the fight for social justice
HuffPost
3 months ago
Books

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants To Take Down Book Bans With New Bill

Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduced the Books Save Lives Act to combat conservative book bans on topics of race, gender, and sexuality.
The bill aims to classify these bans as federal civil rights violations and require schools and libraries to include books from diverse authors and topics.
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Books

Congressman debuts bill to cover school costs of defending books with LGBTQ+ content

Rep. Maxwell Frost is introducing the Fight Book Bans Act to help cover the costs of defending challenged books in Florida.
The bill has received endorsements from LGBTQ+ groups, civil rights organizations, and free speech groups.
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Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Jackie Robinson's Birthday: Social Media Reflects on Dodger Icon's Legacy

Tributes to Jackie Robinson on his 105th birthday pour in on social media.
Jackie Robinson is remembered as a civil rights icon who broke baseball's color barrier.
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Film

Norman Jewison, director of Moonstruck, In the Heat of the Night, dead at 97 | CBC News

Acclaimed director Norman Jewison has died at age 97.
Jewison was known for addressing civil rights issues and religion in his films.
Chicago Tribune
2 months ago
Social justice

Letters: We can honor Martin Luther King Jr. by following his example

King's impact on society is connected to his philosophy of equality and rejecting bigotry
To honor King, commit to treating others with fairness and compassion
The Nation
2 months ago
Social justice

Why I'm Running for Commissioner of Agriculture in North Carolina

The role of commissioner of agriculture is often overlooked but is crucial for a state's economic health, food system, and democracy.
The responsibilities of the commissioner of agriculture include supporting the farm economy, ensuring health and safety standards, and managing crises such as disease outbreaks.
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn has several events to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The events include exhibitions, performances, community art programs, and volunteer projects.
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

A Trump Reelection Threatens to Make America Fascist Again

President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Fascist groups had influence and alliances with members of Congress, journalists, and scholars before the war.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Glitches on Twitter Interrupt Ron DeSantis's 2024 Presidential Campaign Launch

Employees of the social media site said there wasn't enough preparation for the Twitter Spaces event.A photo illustration showing the account of Twitter owner Elon Musk, tweeting about a Twitter Spaces event he hosted with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on May 24, 2023.Scott Olson / Getty Images On Wednesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced his 2024 bid for the GOP nomination for president in a Twitter livestream that was marred by glitches and technical difficulties.
HuffPost
3 months ago
Social justice

Lawsuit Alleges 'Modern-Day Slavery' In Alabama Prison System

Current and former prisoners in Alabama have filed a lawsuit arguing that the state's prison labor system is a form of slavery.
The lawsuit seeks to abolish the labor system and award damages to current and past prisoners.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Police make 630 arrests of climate protesters in London in one month

Police have made 630 arrests of peaceful protesters campaigning against new oil and gas production in the UK.
The arrests were made under the government's anti-protest legislation and have been condemned by civil rights group Liberty.
Washington Post
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court case could spark rush of reverse-discrimination claims

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could have significant implications for workplace discrimination claims.
Civil rights groups argue that valid workplace discrimination claims are often dismissed due to a requirement to prove harm by employers.
WSJ
3 months ago
Education

Feds Launch Investigation of Harvard for Possible Civil-Rights Violations

Harvard University is being investigated by the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights for race- and religious-based harassment.
Harvard is the 15th school and 8th college or university to be added to the investigation list since the conflict in Gaza began.
The number of schools under investigation has doubled since the start of the conflict.
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Education

Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia

The federal government has opened civil rights investigations into seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia.
Schools found to have violated civil rights law can face penalties up to a total loss of federal money.
Five of the investigations are in response to allegations of antisemitic harassment, while two are in response to allegations of anti-Muslim harassment.
WSJ
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Mistrial Declared in Case Against Former Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Raid

The federal jury failed to reach a verdict on civil rights charges against the former Louisville police officer involved in the Breonna Taylor case.
The case resulted in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a consensus.
The former officer, Brett Hankison, was charged with violating Taylor's civil rights.
WSJ
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Mistrial Declared in Case Against Former Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Raid

The federal jury in the civil rights case against the former Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death was unable to reach a verdict.
The mistrial was declared after the jury could not reach a consensus on whether the officer violated Taylor's civil rights.
Brett Hankison faced charges for blindly firing shots into Taylor's home, but the jury did not reach a verdict.
Truthout
3 months ago
US Elections

A Trump Reelection Threatens to Make America Fascist Again

President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Fascist groups had influence and alliances with members of Congress, journalists, and scholars before the war.
Truthout
3 months ago
US Elections

A Trump Reelection Threatens to Make America Fascist Again

President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Fascist groups had influence and alliances with members of Congress, journalists, and scholars before the war.
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Social justice

"Complete Liberation": A Black Reproductive Justice Agenda - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A new report from In Our Own Voice presents the 2023 National Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda.
The report aims to address the unequal access to healthcare and eroding reproductive rights faced by Black people, particularly Black women and girls.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Archbishop to pray for L.A. hours before Dodgers honor Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

On the same day the Dodgers are honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said he's dedicating his service early Friday afternoon "for healing due to the harm caused by the Dodgers' decision to honor a group that intentionally denigrates and profanes the Christian faith."
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Catholic League launches radio ad campaign urging boycott of Dodgers' Pride Night

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A Catholic advocacy group has launched a radio advertising campaign calling for a boycott of the Dodgers' Pride Night because it will feature a pregame ceremony honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights says it will run 25 ads on KABC-AM (790) during a five-day stretch, starting Tuesday, calling for fans to stay away from Dodger Stadium on June 16 to "send an unmistakable message that bigotry against Catholics should not be tolerated."
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Overlooked No More: Lou Sullivan, Author and Transgender Activist

This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times.I walked down the middle of Market Street, Lou Sullivan wrote in his journal in June 1981, about participating in San Francisco's gay pride parade.The first time I can say I actually felt I marched in the parade.'
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

A Religious School That's Also a Public School

Religious conservatives often lament they have been on the losing end of recent social trends, and they're not entirely wrong about that.Same-sex marriage has become legal nationwide.Church attendance is down.About 30 percent of Americans identify as having no religion.But there are also several ways in which organized religion has been on a political winning streak.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Photography

In Samuel Fosso's Photos, You Can See Evil, You Can See God'

In February, 2014, in the war-torn Central African Republic, Christian fighters were rampaging through a predominantly Muslim district in the capital, Bangui.The renowned Cameroonian-born portrait photographer Samuel Fosso had already fled.While looters stripped the corrugated iron roof off Fosso's vacated studio, three men tried to save his abandoned archive.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Opinion: A Supreme Court ruling is a warning for Prop. 13 - tax law should be fair

(Phillip Molnar/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Late last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a decades-old Minnesota property tax law was unlawful when it allowed the government to seize wealth from an elderly Black homeowner.The decision in Tyler vs. Hennepin County serves as a warning about legal defects in other property tax laws that unfairly harm communities of color, including California's own Proposition 13.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Commentary: For all his accomplishments, NFL legend Jim Brown leaves a highly flawed legacy

(Lennox McLendon / Associated Press)

When I interviewed Jim Brown 10 years ago, he had an agenda and so did I.They were not the same agenda.When he died Friday in Los Angeles, at age 87, I pondered that interview, that day in a quiet restaurant in West Hollywood, where this mostly brooding man, dressed all in black, spoke in grunts and grumbles.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

Jim Brown Piled Up Yards, but Never Wavered an Inch

A few days before Super Bowl X in 1976, some of the N.F.L.'s biggest stars mingled at a private party at a nightclub in Miami.Chuck Foreman, then a fearsome running back with the Minnesota Vikings, remembered rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest stars of the time at the position, including Walter Payton and O.J. Simpson.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Man accused of brandishing machete at federal judge

A North Side man is facing a detention hearing Friday on federal charges alleging he brandished a machete-like knife at one of two federal judges as they were walking into the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse last month.No one was hurt in the incident, which allegedly ended when the judge alertly stuck his foot in the courthouse's revolving door, blocking the suspect from entering, according to federal court records.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Federal jury awards $27 million to man arrested in fatal fire

A federal jury Thursday awarded $27 million to a man who spent more than two decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted in a double-fatal arson as a teenager, finding that Chicago police coerced his confession, fabricated evidence, and violated his civil rights.As the verdict was announced in U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang's courtroom, the plaintiff, Adam Gray, bowed his head and leaned into his attorney, Jon Loevy, who hugged his shoulders.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Even in Prison, She's an Indomitable Voice' for Freedom in Iran

When Narges Mohammadi was just a little girl, her mother told her to never become political.The price of fighting the system in a country like Iran would be too high.That warning has proved prescient.Ms. Mohammadi, 51, Iran's most prominent human rights and women's rights activist, is now serving a 10-year jail sentence in Tehran's notorious Evin prison for spreading anti-state propaganda.
Towleroad Gay News
10 months ago
Education

N.J. Attorney General Takes School District To Court Over Policy To Out LGBTQ Students - Towleroad Gay News

Editor's Note: This post has been updated to include a response from the Hanover Township school board and the state's largest teachers union.The New Jersey Attorney General filed a civil rights complaint Wednesday against the Hanover Township Board of Education and public schools, challenging a policy passed Tuesday requiring school staff to notify parents of their children's gender identity and sexual orientation.
Poynter
10 months ago
Parenting

Washington law doesn't take minors from parents who refuse them gender-transition surgery - Poynter

A headline about a new Washington state law claimed that if parents there don't agree to gender-transition surgery for their children, their children could be taken away."Washington Democrat Governor Inslee signs controversial bill allowing government to take away minors from parents if they refuse to agree to gender transition surgery," read the headline, referring to Gov. Jay Inslee, on The Gateway Pundit.
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a US or global agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law hearing on artificial intelligence, on May 16, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.Patrick Semansky (AP) The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.
www.france24.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT chief tells US Congress that AI regulation is 'critical'

The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT chief says AI should be regulated by US, global agency

By Matt O'Brien | Associated Press The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live.
SecurityWeek
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT's Chief Testifies Before Congress, Calls for New Agency to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention "will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful" AI systems."As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

US attorney in Massachusetts reportedly facing ethics probe to resign

Rachael Rollins, the US attorney for Massachusetts, plans to resign as she reportedly faces an ethics investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general.Her attorney, Michael Bromwich, said in a statement to CNN that Rollins will submit her letter of resignation to President Joe Biden by the end of the week.
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