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South Los Angeles Motorcade Honors Eric Washington and Calls for Community Peace
Nearly 100 participants gathered for a memorial motorcade honoring Eric Washington, who was killed while trying to de-escalate a conflict, highlightin...
Easy Dynamics Wins $8M USDA Contract for Grants Modernization
Easy Dynamics has been awarded a 2.5-year, $8 million contract by USDA to support the Grants Management Reporting System and the Grants Modernization ...
Elizabeth Welcome Station Receives Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award
The Elizabeth Welcome Station, recently opened as a cultural gateway, has been honored with the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award, highlightin...
Symbiotic COO: Political Will, Not Expertise, Is Main Barrier to Crypto Regulation
Jillian Friedman, COO of Symbiotic, argues that the primary obstacle to effective crypto regulation is political decision-making, not a lack of regula...
Trump Administration Allocates $5 Billion for AI Research Across Federal Agencies
The Trump administration has announced a $5 billion investment in artificial intelligence research to tackle complex scientific challenges, with impli...
New Data Reveals Worsening Food Insecurity Across Georgia, Rural Areas Hit Hardest
Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study shows that 1 in 6 Georgians, including 1 in 5 children, experienced food insecurity in 2024, with rural count...
Navigating the Governance Challenges of Agentic AI
Agentic AI, which can operate autonomously, poses unique governance challenges that require a focus on the scaffolding around AI models rather than th...
ADAP Advocacy Urges CMS Oversight of 340B Drug Pricing Program to Address Transparency and Enforcement Gaps
ADAP Advocacy calls for transferring oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from HRSA to CMS, citing lack of transparency and enforcement that has...
Charleston County Leads South Carolina in Hands-Free Citations as Enforcement Intersects with Summer Travel
South Carolina's Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act reached full enforcement in February 2026, with Charleston County topping the state in citation...
Russian Parliament Advances Comprehensive Crypto Regulation Bill
The Russian State Duma is nearing final approval of a new crypto law that could establish a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets, signalin...
Former State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Named Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits
Former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson will serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits, bringing decades of public service to advanc...
New Federal Rule Caps International Student Visas at Four Years, Reshaping U.S. Education Landscape
A new Department of Homeland Security rule ending the indefinite 'duration of status' for F-1 and J-1 visa holders, effective September 15, 2026, limi...
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Bringing Clarity to Immigrant Families
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment ends months of uncertainty for immigrant families, affirming th...
Greenland's Melting Ice Reveals Fragility of Global Stability, New Book Argues
Harper Law's 'The Ice Beneath' examines how climate change transforms Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot, exposing the fragility of international o...
Ireland Bans Electroshock Treatment on Minors: A Major Human Rights Advance, CCHR Says
Ireland has banned the use of electroconvulsive therapy on individuals under 18, a move praised by human rights advocates but seen as insufficient by ...
Faith Leaders Gather in Atlanta for Interfaith Prayer Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple traditions united at the "Faith in Freedom" Interfaith Prayer Night in Atlanta to pray against religious persecution and f...
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks $1.25 Billion 100-Year Agreement
The trademarked 'Charm'tastic Mile' corridor proposes a 100-year, $1.25 billion deal with Baltimore City, aiming to cement its status as a globally re...
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea's Reputation, European Scholars Warn
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detent...
International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members
The international NGO CAP LC submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that stigma and unverified claims against Shincheonji Church...
CCHR Seattle Opens Educational Exhibit on Mental Health History and Patient Rights
The Seattle chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights launched a limited-engagement exhibit on mental health practices, patient rights, and t...
U.S. Freezes $131 Million in Crypto Linked to Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The U.S. has frozen over $130 million in cryptocurrency connected to Iran, escalating efforts to disrupt financial networks supporting the Iranian gov...
No Agenda Podcast Dissects Trump’s China Speech and Released CIA Documents in Episode 1887
The hosts of the No Agenda Show analyze President Trump’s primetime address on Chinese election interference, cross-referencing his claims against unc...
Trump Energy Policies Lead to $83B in Renewables Project Cancellations
The Trump administration's reversal of green energy policies has caused the cancellation or delay of $83 billion in renewable energy projects, threate...
FRM² Urges Missouri Legislature to Reform Crisis-Care Laws, Building on HB 2512
Families Rights Matter² (FRM²) submits a crisis-care reform brief to Missouri lawmakers, proposing statewide protocols to ensure family notification d...
Trump Declassifies Election Intelligence, Demands SAVE Act; Rochford Emphasizes Need for Proven Leadership in FL-14
President Trump declassified intelligence on Chinese election interference and called for the SAVE Act, while retired Navy Capt. Rocky Rochford argues...
Recapture Isn't Robin Hood: Missy Bender Unpacks Texas' $3B School Finance Myth
The Building Texas Show episode with Missy Bender debunks the myth that recapture redistributes wealth among districts, revealing it instead generates...
Trump Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act in Memory of Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump calls on the Senate to advance the CLARITY Act as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a move that could bring regulat...
Trump Administration Accused of Hindering Clean Energy, Driving Up Costs
Critics claim the Trump administration has blocked 170 wind projects and spent $2.7 billion to halt clean energy, forcing higher electricity bills and...
SPARC AI Gains AUKUS License-Free Access, Boosting Defense Tech Commercialization
SPARC AI Inc. has been registered as an authorized user under the AUKUS license-free environment, enabling streamlined technology transfers to U.S. an...
Blood Wing, Finalist in ProWritingAid Contest, Released as Second Jack Morrison Noir Thriller
Daniel P. Douglas's 'Blood Wing' is now available, offering a Cold War noir mystery where ex-LAPD detective Jack Morrison uncovers espionage and a cov...
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association to Honor Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Luis Céspedes at Annual Reception
The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association will honor U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro and Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Céspedes at...
Trump Administration's AI Export Program Receives Muted Response Amid Policy Inconsistencies
A new AI export program launched by the Trump administration to promote U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence has seen weaker-than-expected parti...
Author Thomas Redick Sparks Debate on Reparations and Federal Policy at 2026 LA Times Festival of Books
Thomas Redick presented his book 'Time for Trump's Patriotic Reparations' at the festival, advocating for federal reparations legislation as a unifyin...
DITP Announces THAI SELECT Festival 2026 in New York to Boost Thai Food Exports to U.S.
Thailand's DITP will host the THAI SELECT Festival 2026 at Grand Central Terminal on July 21, aiming to strengthen U.S. market opportunities for Thai ...
New Book 'Syriana: One Conflict, 10 Wars' Reframes Syrian Conflict as Ten Overlapping Wars
A forthcoming book argues that the Syrian conflict was not a single civil war but a collision of ten separate wars, each with different combatants and...
Baltimore's 'Charm'tastic Mile' Seeks Unprecedented 100-Year Agreement with City Officials
The 'Charm'tastic Mile,' a federally trademarked 1.3-mile corridor in Baltimore, is pursuing a 100-year agreement with the city to secure its status a...
No Agenda Episode 1885: Curry and Dvorak Deconstruct Senator Graham's Death, Trump's Iran Threat, and NDAA Misinformation
The hosts of the No Agenda Show dissect the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, President Trump's escalating rhetoric toward Iran, and viral claim...
CCHR's 'Psychiatry: An Industry of Death' Exhibit Opens in Portland Amid Oregon Mental Health System Scrutiny
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights opened its traveling exhibit in Portland, drawing a standing-room-only crowd at a time when Oregon's mental he...
European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detent...
White House Ballroom Project Selects Baco Enterprises as Fastener Supplier
Baco Enterprises, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer, has been chosen to supply American-made fasteners for the White House Ballroom renovation, highlig...
European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Uphold Human Rights
European scholars of religion and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention violates...
UN Human Rights Council Receives Statement on Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church of...
No Agenda Dissects Trump's Iran Reversal, NATO Feud, and Suspected Patriot Front Psyop
In episode 1884 of the No Agenda Show, hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct mainstream media narratives surrounding Trump's escalation with...
EU Report on Child Social Media Use Could Lead to Age Restrictions
The European Union is set to receive a report from a panel examining harms to children on social media, which may result in legislation restricting mi...
AI Emerges as a Key Issue in U.S. Congressional Elections
Artificial intelligence is becoming a central topic in American politics, influencing campaign strategies and sparking debates over regulation and eco...
Unionized Workers Decry Job Losses Due to Trump’s Hostility to Wind Energy
Trump administration policies opposing wind energy development have caused significant job losses for unionized workers, highlighting the conflict bet...
Safe Pro Group Awarded $1.3M Government Contract for AI-Powered Landmine Detection on UGVs
Safe Pro Group Inc. has secured a $1.3 million U.S. Government subcontract to integrate its AI-powered threat detection technology into autonomous unm...
International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
CAP LC, an international NGO with U.N. consultative status, submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma agai...