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#reproductive-rights
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Farage commits to reinstating winter fuel payment

Sir Keir Starmer has faced pressure from Labour MPs to modify party policies on winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap ahead of elections.
UK politics
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

These are the 3 phrases you might be hearing more of as companies avoid saying 'tariff'

As a business today, you have to think of it as a multi-stakeholder world. There are your customers, your employees, your investors, the government, the president, the media, and your supplier community.
Marketing tech
#corporate-responsibility
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

Consumer sentiment remains supportive of LGBTQ+ engagement despite corporate retreats under political pressure.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

Consumer sentiment remains supportive of LGBTQ+ engagement despite corporate retreats under political pressure.
#international-criminal-court
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside amid sexual misconduct investigation, affecting ongoing war-crime cases against Israel and Russia.
Digital life
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism - emptywheel

The shutdown of Karim Khan's email account raises concerns about Big Tech's influence on global justice and communication.
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside amid sexual misconduct investigation, affecting ongoing war-crime cases against Israel and Russia.
Digital life
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism - emptywheel

The shutdown of Karim Khan's email account raises concerns about Big Tech's influence on global justice and communication.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Lashes Out At Trump Over Andrew Tate, Roasts Starstruck' Alina Habba For Fawning Encounter

Chris Hayes criticizes Trump and Alina Habba for their connection to Andrew Tate, highlighting concerns over political pressure and accountability.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We Can't Afford to Let the Fourth Estate Topple

American journalism faces unprecedented challenges from political figures and governmental pressure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Lashes Out At Trump Over Andrew Tate, Roasts Starstruck' Alina Habba For Fawning Encounter

Chris Hayes criticizes Trump and Alina Habba for their connection to Andrew Tate, highlighting concerns over political pressure and accountability.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We Can't Afford to Let the Fourth Estate Topple

American journalism faces unprecedented challenges from political figures and governmental pressure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
#higher-education
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Will Harvard Bend or Break?

The events following the Hamas attacks have put significant pressure on Harvard University, challenging its leadership and academic principles.
US news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Wants to Review Billions in Funding to Harvard

The Trump administration's scrutiny of elite universities is escalating, targeting perceived failures to combat antisemitism.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer.

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal research grants for Harvard, impacting crucial projects amid political disputes.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Will Harvard Bend or Break?

The events following the Hamas attacks have put significant pressure on Harvard University, challenging its leadership and academic principles.
US news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Wants to Review Billions in Funding to Harvard

The Trump administration's scrutiny of elite universities is escalating, targeting perceived failures to combat antisemitism.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer.

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal research grants for Harvard, impacting crucial projects amid political disputes.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU seeks to attract US scientists facing political and financial pressures.
Conference in Paris discusses financial incentives for researchers.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Serbia's President Vucic hospitalized, cuts short US visit DW 05/03/2025

During his stay in America, the president felt severe chest pain, and Vucic has had similar issues related to high blood pressure on three prior occasions.
US news
#trump-administration
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why is 34-year ethics veteran just resigned from Trump's DOJ

The resignation of senior ethics official Bradley Weinsheimer highlights the ongoing politicization of the Justice Department under Trump's administration.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Newly Released Documents Reveal Internal DOJ Struggles Over NYC Mayor's Corruption Case

Political pressure from the Trump administration influenced the dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, according to newly unsealed court documents.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why is 34-year ethics veteran just resigned from Trump's DOJ

The resignation of senior ethics official Bradley Weinsheimer highlights the ongoing politicization of the Justice Department under Trump's administration.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Newly Released Documents Reveal Internal DOJ Struggles Over NYC Mayor's Corruption Case

Political pressure from the Trump administration influenced the dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
#eric-adams
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mayor Adams abruptly ends press conference after media questions him about Hochul, congestion pricing | amNewYork

Mayor Adams faced challenges in controlling the narrative during a press conference amid ongoing legal and political pressures.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Three prosecutors resign over Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, in refusal to admit wrongdoing

Three prosecutors resigned in protest over alleged DOJ pressure to falsely admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

The Echoes of Watergate in the Adams Quid Pro Quo

Danielle Sassoon resigned over a Justice Department order to dismiss a case against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging it was politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

3 federal prosecutors resign after DOJ order to drop NYC mayor's case

Three federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC politics

More prosecutors resign in wake of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case being dismissed

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mayor Adams abruptly ends press conference after media questions him about Hochul, congestion pricing | amNewYork

Mayor Adams faced challenges in controlling the narrative during a press conference amid ongoing legal and political pressures.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Three prosecutors resign over Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, in refusal to admit wrongdoing

Three prosecutors resigned in protest over alleged DOJ pressure to falsely admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

The Echoes of Watergate in the Adams Quid Pro Quo

Danielle Sassoon resigned over a Justice Department order to dismiss a case against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging it was politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

3 federal prosecutors resign after DOJ order to drop NYC mayor's case

Three federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC politics

More prosecutors resign in wake of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case being dismissed

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Home Office to publish nationalities of foreign criminals in UK

UK Home Office to release nationalities of foreign criminals, raising concerns about prejudice against migrant communities.
#harvard-university
#academic-freedom
#dei
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Deere investors reject anti-DEI resolution on hiring data

Deere investors overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to report on diversity statistics, reflecting shareholder resistance to DEI measures amid political pressures.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

Social justice
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Deere investors reject anti-DEI resolution on hiring data

Deere investors overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to report on diversity statistics, reflecting shareholder resistance to DEI measures amid political pressures.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

#diversity
Women in technology
fromITPro
2 months ago

Did we all just forget diverse tech teams are successful ones?

Big tech firms are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs due to political pressure, raising concerns about representation.
Women in technology
fromITPro
2 months ago

Did we all just forget diverse tech teams are successful ones?

Big tech firms are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs due to political pressure, raising concerns about representation.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Judicial Crisis in Uzbekistan: The International Community Watches the Allamjonov Case

In recent months, Uzbekistan has found itself at the centre of international attention following a series of troubling events in the country's judicial system.
UK news
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI | TechCrunch

House Republicans are investigating alleged AI censorship by tech companies in collusion with the Biden Administration.
Tech industry
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fear and resignation after world's most powerful company' pays Trump a $100 billion protection fee'

A $100 billion TSMC investment unveiled by Trump raises fears in Taiwan about losing its semiconductor industry to political pressures.
The mood in Taiwan contrasts sharply with the celebratory tone in the US regarding TSMC's investment.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Under Pressure From Republicans, D.C. Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural

Washington crews began removing the Black Lives Matter mural near the White House after a long-standing debate over its significance and recent political pressures.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Emil Bove Throwing Gold Bars Off the Titanic - emptywheel

Denise Cheung resigned as head of the DC US Attorney's Office Criminal Division after refusing to pursue unfounded criminal investigations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour's pivot on grooming gangs may not be enough to silence critics

Keir Starmer's announcement of a review into grooming gangs marks his second positional pivot this week, reflecting the pressures faced by the government amidst public concern.
UK politics
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