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Published on Jun 18, 2025

Stop the King of Lies and Rip-offs From Being the King of US

What Can I Do? Is Not an Assumption of Hopelessness but A Driver of Reflection and Action This morning, the sky was partly cloudy, after one of the wettest springs in history, with a grey haze from Canadian fires. Still, a cardinal and a vireo were …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Ruling on gender-affirming care ban could impact Arkansas' law

Wednesday's Supreme Court decision that allows Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors could impact Arkansas' similar law. In 2021, Arkansas became the first state to prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming hormone …

Source: KHBS - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

‘The View’ Hosts Argue Over Whether Marginalized Groups Have It Worse in the US or Iran

The hosts of “The View” clashed pretty hard on Wednesday morning, as the women debated whether marginalized groups have it worse in the United States or in the Middle East. The discussion eventually got so contentious, it became hard to hear, and …

Source: The Wrap - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Support for Marriage Equality Drops, Driven By Republicans

Photo: Shsphotography, via Dreamstime Support for same-sex marriage has decreased over the past three years, driven by a drastic drop in support from Republicans, according to a recent Gallup poll. Overall support for same-sex marriage among American …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Against Homophobic Traditionalism: The Revelations of Writing Queer Historical Fiction

“I’m not against homosexuality,” the Goodreads review stated. “But….”—and isn’t there’s always a but following such a sentence?—”I [do not] want to read a plot of mainly homosexual, or bisexual, or any sexual activities.” This reader’s takeaway? “The …

Source: Literary Hub - Left-wing
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Marriage equality amendment moves through Senate

The first leg of a constitutional amendment to protect marriage equality passed the Senate June 10, with a 16-5 vote, the required two-thirds vote needed to pass. It now heads to the House. Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, and Rep …

Source: Cape Gazette - Delaware - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

LGBTQ+ asylum seeker alleges abuse at Arizona immigration detention center

An openly gay Russian dissident being held in an Arizona immigration detention center says he has been threatened and abused by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials as he faces deportation to Russia, where he fears torture or execution. …

Source: Tucson Sentinel - Arizona - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

Topline The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, dealing a blow Wednesday to transgender rights that could have consequences nationwide, as more than two dozen states have imposed similar laws …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

From Florida to Athens: Trump’s Political Strategist, Roger Stone, Eyes Greece

In Donald Trump’s America, unpredictability is the new normal. But for those trying to decode the former president’s next move, a visit to Florida — and a conversation with Roger Stone — may reveal more than meets the eye. Stone, infamous in U.S. political …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee’s performative Christianity places political agenda over faith

Twenty-five years ago — in what could easily be described as another life — I was a youth minister in a Southern Baptist church. I knew every verse to cherry-pick to support my personal views on anything from abortion to same-sex marriage. That year, in …

Source: Tennessee Lookout - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2025

In Quran burning conviction, UK judge uses violence against defendant as evidence of his guilt

Last year, FIRE launched the Free Speech Dispatch, a regular series covering new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers better understand the global context of free expression. Want to make sure you …

Source: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) - Pending
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Trump Sent Them To Hell. Now He’s Erasing Them Altogether.

The only information Ysqueibel Yonaiquer Peñaloza Chirinos’ family has received about him in the past three months came from former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz. Gaetz probably didn’t mean to help. But last month, as part of a propaganda video for the …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Trans Health Care

U.S. Supreme Court building – Photo: Jimmy Woo, via Unsplash The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law banning doctors from prescribing gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender youth with gender dysphoria. A group of families …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Jun 14, 2025

Tastries Bakery turns to U.S. Supreme Court in wedding cake case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case after nearly eight years of legal battles over denying to bake a cake for a same-sex couple. Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery in …

Source: 23 ABC News - California - Pending
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Statue of Bill McCartney, the title-winning coach who called homosexuality an “abomination,” is dividing CU

A towering statue of former Buffs football coach Bill McCartney — revered by some as their beloved “Coach Mac” and by others as a man who condemned same-sex marriage — will become a fixture at Folsom Field this fall, dividing the University of Colorado …

Source: The Colorado Sun - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Navy may soon strip names of Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall From Ships

(Source: Black Information Network) The Trump administration is weighing the removal of the names of civil rights leaders and Black pioneers from U.S. naval ships. According to CBS News, the USNS Harriet Tubman is among several ships named after …

Source: The Westside Gazette - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

We made history for same-sex marriage, but it may not be final

Randy Johnson and Paul Campion joined the landmark Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. While celebrating the 10th anniversary of the decision, they emphasize the ongoing need for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. I …

Source: Courier-Journal - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Disabled veteran delivers brutal takedown of Trump defense secretary

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) issued a scathing rebuke of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Hegseth appeared for questioning before the Senate Armed Services Committee, where senators grilled him about …

Source: NJ.com - New Jersey - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court upholds ban on puberty blockers for transgender minors

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The court decided that restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors don't require heightened scrutiny under the 14th Amendment. Several states have …

Source: St. Cloud Times - Minnesota - Neutral

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 01:48 GMT

While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health

Current landscape In September 2022, the Trevor Project started providing LGBTQ youth specialized support through the 988 Lifeline. Federal funding for these specialized services will no longer be available via the 988 program starting on July 17. The …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Soldier attacks cop with prosthetic limb at gay parade in Kiev

(MENAFN) A soldier protesting against a gay pride parade in Kiev was detained after allegedly hitting a police officer with his prosthetic limb, local authorities reported. The LGBTQ event sparked confrontations between counter-protesters and law …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie welcomes victorious South Africa’s National Men’s Cricket Team, 18 Jun

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, will lead the official welcome of South Africa’s national men’s cricket team the newly crowned ICC World Test Championship 2025 winners on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 09h20 at OR Tambo …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Crown Court takes legal actions against British gay couple due to rape, murder of baby they wanted to adopt

(MENAFN) A British gay couple has been charged in the rape and killing of a 13-month-old boy whom they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, appeared in Preston Crown Court on …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

Treasurer Steiner Celebrates Pride Month and Calls for Steps to Break Down Barriers to LGBTQ+ Financial Wellness

Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, recognized Pride Month and highlighted important financial wellness resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Treasurer Steiner also called for greater public and private efforts to break down barriers to financial …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

'DESIGNED BY PREETI' SPOTLIGHTS WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AT THE 28TH DANCES WITH FILMS FESTIVAL

"When The Old Life No Longer Fits" LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women’s voices are front and center in the powerful new film, Designed by Preeti, which was officially selected for the 28th Dances …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims LGBTQ Pride Month

PROCLAMATION This month – and every month – California supports and celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community as they take pride in who they are and whom they love. The LGBTQ community has fought tirelessly for their …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Saia Recognizes Employees for Exceptional Commitment to Safety

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is proud to announce that nearly 8,000 Saia dockworkers, mechanics, city drivers, and line drivers were recently recognized for achieving a major safety milestone, reflecting the …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 08:14 GMT

Join The Confronting Domestic Violence Golf Event on July 14th to Raise Awareness & Support Survivors

Join us for a day of friendly competition while also contributing towards an incredibly important cause - helping families and survivors of domestic violence. SAN DIEGO , CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Confronting …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Federal Civil RICO Lawsuit Alleges Multi-Jurisdictional Fraud Network Operating Across U.S., U.K., and Ireland

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal civil lawsuit (Case No. 2:24-cv-10607) filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ( …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 06:11 GMT

Indiana Clarke to Star in 'Quiet Things' Exploring Domestic Violence and Autism

Rising Australian actor Indiana Jewel Clarke stars in Quiet Things, a moving short film about two sisters surviving domestic violence and neurodiversity. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed Sydney-based …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

Kairos Partners with Regional Suicide Prevention Campaign, 'Tomorrow Needs You'

GRANTS PASS, OR, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a critical move to combat mental health challenges in Southern Oregon, Kairos Northwest has announced its partnership with the regional suicide prevention initiative, “ …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Sam Sammane Named Finalist in 2025 American Fiction Awards for Sci-Fi Mystery 'Republic of Mars'

Sam Sammane’s Republic of Mars named finalist in the 2025 American Fiction Awards, marking his first major fiction honor after a string of nonfiction accolades. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sam Sammane has been …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

Community Mental Health Summit Brings Together Experts, Healers, & Everyday People for Two Days of Wellness &Healing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This BIPOC Mental Health Month, the conversation gets real. On Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025, Flourish: A Community Mental Health Summit returns as a fully live, …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

Church Of the Nativity Partners with Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) To Bring Hope to Families in The West Bank

The Church of Nativity Partners with Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to Bring Hope to Families in The West Bank Addressing the Food Security Issue SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the ongoing …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

Gaming's Gender Revolution: the*gamehers Mobilizes Community for Historic Women-in-Gaming Grant

First-of-its-kind partnership with 1000 Dreams Fund challenges industry to put money behind diversity promises as CreateHers launch 24-hour streaming marathon. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- the*gamehers, the …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

SiriusXM's HUR Voices 141 Launches 'Common Ground' With Warren Ballentine

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Well-known radio host, author, and speaker Warren Ballentine debuted a new show on SiriusXM’s HUR Voices Channel 141 on Tuesday June 17th at 1 p.m to great fanfare. “Common …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

Six New Advocates Sworn in to Serve Children in the Eastern Panhandle

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) proudly welcomed six new volunteer advocates on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 RANSON, WV, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) proudly welcomed six new volunteer …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

'DESIGNED BY PREETI' SPOTLIGHTS WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AT THE 28TH DANCES WITH FILMS FESTIVAL

"When The Old Life No Longer Fits" LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women’s voices are front and center in the powerful new film, Designed by Preeti, which was officially selected for the 28th Dances …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

2024 Impact Report: LifeStraw Reaches 11.8M Children with Safe Drinking Water

Company’s Give Back Program hits milestone, while advancing emergency response, menstrual health, and sustainability efforts across the globe BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

'A Course in Miracles' Redefines Teaching and Learning: YU2SHINE Launches Transformative Spiritual Course

There are only two thought systems—fear or love—and each moment is a teaching opportunity where individuals demonstrate which they believe in. BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE, a transformational coaching …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

ARF Hamptons Hosts Brand-New Summer Event: 'Rescues & Rosé'

First-of-its-Kind Hamptons Soirée Where You Sip Rosé Wine and Snuggle Rescue Dogs NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) debuted its newest summer event, …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

2 Million Black Americans Born Prior to Emancipation in the 1900 US Census

New dataset from FamilySearch bridges generations documented in the 1900 United States census SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan State University (MSU) and FamilySearch International are happy to …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Oxfam reaction to final outcome document for Financing for Development Conference

In reaction to the vote of the final outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Amitabh Behar, Oxfam International’s Executive Director said: “Rich countries …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

Concerns Mount Over Azerbaijan’s Use of UFC Baku Debut to Cover Up Genocide

Armenian National Committee of America Urges UFC to Speak Out Against Azerbaijan’s War Crimes and Human Rights Abuses WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) decision to make its …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 07:24 GMT

4Kira4Moms Heads to Broward County for the 2025 Thrive Tour

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center will come alive with purpose, healing, and celebration as the Thrive Tour makes its impactful stop in Broward …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

National Child Nutrition Conference Celebrates 40 Years, Opens Call for Presenters for NCNC26 in Las Vegas

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) proudly announces the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC26), celebrating 40 years of advancing nutrition in child and adult care …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Supports Lawsuit to Resettle Vulnerable Refugees

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) joined seven other nonprofit organizations from across the country in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs-appellees …

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