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Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
10 hours ago

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing to support the Southern Poverty Law Center amid heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens to children's delight

The Smithsonian carousel reopens after restoration, celebrating its history of desegregation and the joy it brings to children and families.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Tennessee Republicans advance flurry of bills to make life unlivable for transgender people

Republicans are advancing multiple bills in Tennessee that negatively impact transgender rights and redefine sex in state policy.
#splc
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
fromKqed
2 days ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
#transgender-rights
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Catholic cancer facility sues Hochul over law requiring providers to respect trans patients' gender identitie | amNewYork

Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trailblazing trans lawyer fighting Trump named one of the world's most powerful people

Shannon Minter is recognized as a leading figure in the fight for transgender rights amid ongoing legal challenges in the U.S.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Catholic cancer facility sues Hochul over law requiring providers to respect trans patients' gender identitie | amNewYork

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne are suing over a law requiring respect for transgender identities, claiming it violates their religious rights.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Workers detained by ICE at Allston Car Wash allege civil rights violations in new complaint

"The trauma of that day continues to affect every aspect of my life," José Pablo Henriquez Sagastume, a 20-year-old Allston Car Wash worker who was detained that day, said in a statement. "We were just doing our jobs when armed officers surrounded us and treated us like criminals. No one cared who we were. No one asked anything before grabbing me."
Boston
#southern-poverty-law-center
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing funds intended to combat extremism.
Non-profit organizations
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

DOJ announces its latest criminal target. It's a nonprofit group that tracks right-wing extremists

The Southern Poverty Law Center is under investigation by the DOJ for its use of paid informants in monitoring extremism.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing funds intended to combat extremism.
Non-profit organizations
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

DOJ announces its latest criminal target. It's a nonprofit group that tracks right-wing extremists

The Southern Poverty Law Center is under investigation by the DOJ for its use of paid informants in monitoring extremism.
#supreme-court
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Activists meet with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to discuss violent arrest in Brooklyn

Civil rights leaders demand accountability from NYPD after a violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

An arrest by BUSD's only police officer prompted a student walkout, and now a lawsuit

A family is suing Berkeley school district and police for alleged assault and false arrest of a student by a school resource officer.
US politics
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

Minnesota Still Cleaning Up after Pam Bondi's Trophy Stunt - emptywheel

Multiple defendants in Minnesota are challenging their cases due to prosecutorial misconduct and the use of inexperienced JAG officers.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS

Aliya Rahman filed a federal tort claim against DHS for excessive force and rights violations during her detention by ICE officers.
#antisemitism
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Education

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
Social justice
fromNEPYORK
1 week ago

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Massive Attack Release New Single, "Boots on the Ground," Featuring Tom Waits

We trim your hedges/ We fight your wars/ Wait in the trenches/ And we fuck 'til we're sore. Boots on the ground is filled with social commentary, reflecting on the current state of society.
Music
#protest
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

Over 500 people were arrested during a protest in London against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting strong public support for the organization.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

Over 500 people were arrested during a protest in London against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting strong public support for the organization.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in MLB on April 15, 1947, making his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
#immigration
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Law

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests | amNewYork

A class action lawsuit was filed against federal agencies for unlawful racial profiling and detaining Latino individuals based on their appearance or language.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests | amNewYork

A class action lawsuit was filed against federal agencies for unlawful racial profiling and detaining Latino individuals based on their appearance or language.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Tr*mp backs down & agrees to restore Pride flag at Stonewall monument - Queerty

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Tr*mp backs down & agrees to restore Pride flag at Stonewall monument - Queerty

The National Park Service will reinstate the rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall monument after protests and legal challenges against its removal.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
#meta
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#ibm
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
1 week ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
1 week ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Under President Trump's leadership, we have a generational opportunity for a reformation. My goal is to focus on turning the train around and driving in the opposite direction.
Washington DC
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Buttigieg Cryptically Hints At 2028 Presidential Run In Exchange With Al Sharpton: I'll Be There'

Pete Buttigieg hinted at a potential presidential run in 2028 while discussing the need for systemic change in the Democratic Party.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris says she's thinking about' running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris is considering a run for the 2028 presidential election, emphasizing the need for change and addressing critical issues like voting rights and global alliances.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Man was shot at by ICE agents in Northern California before he tried to flee, attorney says

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández claims he was shot at by ICE agents before attempting to leave the scene.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Hakeem Jeffries Takes Victory Lap After Noem and Bondi's Ouster Predicts Who Will Be Next

Hakeem Jeffries celebrates the ousting of two Trump Cabinet members and predicts further turnover as part of a broader Democratic strategy.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Latino New Yorkers file lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Trump immigration agents

The Trump administration is accused of targeting individuals for immigration enforcement based on race and ethnicity, violating their rights.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
#police-misconduct
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Long Island dentist who stockpiled ghost guns sues police after botched raid ends in dropped charges | amNewYork

A Long Island dentist is suing Nassau County for civil rights violations after police conducted an illegal raid on his home without a warrant.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Long Island dentist who stockpiled ghost guns sues police after botched raid ends in dropped charges | amNewYork

A Long Island dentist is suing Nassau County for civil rights violations after police conducted an illegal raid on his home without a warrant.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
Left-wing politics
fromABC News
2 weeks ago

Possible 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls head to NYC for National Action Network convention

The National Action Network convention will gather potential Democratic 2028 presidential candidates to engage with Black civil rights leaders and voters.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn man who wrongly served 31 years for murder sues Nassau County for malicious prosecution

"I remember waking up the next morning after being interrogated, and it's like, 'Wow, these people really don't care.'"
NYC parents
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Former SDNY human trafficking prosecutor joins firm known for representing victims of sexual abuse | amNewYork

Jane Kim joins Wigdor LLP as a partner, focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse and civil rights violations.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As a supreme court ruling looms, the US is dismantling Black voting power | Carol Anderson

The Louisiana v Callais decision will determine if the Voting Rights Act can still protect Black voters' electoral representation.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Black Daughters of the American Revolution

Karen Batchelor's discovery of her eligibility for the Daughters of the American Revolution was surprising, given the organization's long history of racism and elitism.
Social justice
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Once again, a woman takes the fall for an unpopular president

Pam Bondi's tenure reflects a troubling alignment with a political project that disregards human rights and institutional integrity.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE's arrest of Palestinian advocate

Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American leader, was detained by ICE, prompting civil rights groups to denounce the targeting of activists based on their background.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Soon-to-be-ousted Pam Bondi sues Minnesota for letting trans athletes play in school sports

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Minnesota for policies allowing transgender women to compete in female sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
Philosophy
SF parents
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside the race to rebrand Cesar Chavez Day

Cesar Chavez Day is being renamed Farmworkers Day due to allegations of abuse against Chavez, with other states following California's lead.
US news
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

I Hope You're Ready to Spend Months in Jail After AI Facial Recognition Tools Frame You for a Crime

AI facial recognition tools led to the wrongful detention of Angela Lipps for over five months, highlighting serious flaws in police investigative practices.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

What Trump Plans to Do in 2026 and How the "No Kings" Movement Can Defeat Him

Protests against Trump reflect deep concerns about American democracy's decline, but the situation is not irreversible.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders: "This War Must End Immediately!"

Public Citizen president Rob Weissman set the tone for the day, telling the cheering rallygoers, 'We have to persist to end this illegal, unconstitutional, and devastating war on Iran—and make sure that Congress does not give a penny more to pay for or extend this war.'
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

BABIES OF SLAVES!' Trump Drops Birthright Citizenship Rant Before 7AM on Monday

Trump claims birthright citizenship was intended for the babies of slaves, not wealthy foreigners seeking citizenship.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Thousands in NYC protest Trump administration as part of 'No Kings' demonstrations

Thousands protested in Midtown against the Trump administration, marking the third 'No Kings' demonstration with grievances over immigration, civil rights, and rising costs.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NO KINGS RALLY: Massive crowds in Manhattan rail against Trump and his policies as part of nationwide demonstrations | amNewYork

Tens of thousands of people gathered and marched through the streets of Midtown on Saturday for the third No Kings demonstration in order to peacefully protest against President Donald Trump and his policies.
NYC LGBT
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