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Blasting ‘district court defiance,’ Trump pushes SCOTUS to gut $800 million in health grants

President Trump is incredulous that lower court judges keep ruling against him when the Supreme Court almost always takes his side. WASHINGTON (CN) — President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to freeze $783 million in grants for health research on …

Trans fighters wrestle to take down discrimination in mainstream martial arts

Two organizations, Traction Project and Red Panda Muay Thai, are fighting against transmisogyny promoted within the worlds of mainstream martial arts and self-defense. Both organizations center transgender women and are challenging an entrenched cisgender- …

Vancouver nurse files human rights complaints, alleging political discrimination over gender identity beliefs

Commentary: What remains of 'public' education?

Recently, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that will likely reverberate through American classrooms for years to come. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices granted parents broad authority to exempt their children from curricular materials and school …

Bellingham bolsters transgender protections with new anti-discrimination measure

BELLINGHAM — In defiance of Trump administration policies targeting transgender people, the Bellingham City Council unanimously approved tougher language for Bellingham’s anti-discrimination laws that add protections for sexual orientation, gender identity …

Title IX and Transgender Athletes: Penn's Landmark Settlement and the Legal Implications

In early July, the University of Pennsylvania said it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education, resolving a federal investigation into Title IX violations based on transgender athlete participation in women's sports. The …

Groups object to Sarasota School Board changes to discrimination policy

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Outside the Sarasota County School District headquarters Tuesday, a group of people were gathered to protest proposed changes to district policy on discrimination and harassment. SEE Alliance (Social Equity through Education) and …

Alaska birth assistant workshops prioritize identity groups, while straight whites sent to bottom of list

A series of free workshops across Alaska aimed at training doulas has raised questions about how the state-funded group overtly favors certain demographic groups over others. The flyer, seen in locations in Anchorage this week, advertises “Birth Doula …

Trans ex-guard sues AZ prison bureau for discrimination

This story was published in partnership with LOOKOUT, a nonprofit news outlet focused on LGBTQ+ accountability journalism in Arizona. Sign up for their newsletter here. In July 2017, Kaden Vitellaro was hired as a correctional officer at the Arizona State …

Oregon mom can move forward with adoption despite defiance of state's LGBTQ-affirming policies, court rules

An appeals court panel ruled that Jessica Bates can resume the process of adopting two young foster kids in Oregon as a lower court reconsiders her case. PORTLAND, Ore. — An appeals court panel sided with an eastern Oregon woman who was blocked from …

Commission Reopens EU Equal Treatment Directive Amid Ongoing Council Deadlock

34The European Commission has reversed its earlier decision to drop a long-stalled anti-discrimination proposal, known as the Equal Treatment Directive, from its 2025 legislative agenda. The proposal, first introduced in 2008, aims to extend protections …

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow NIH diversity-related cuts

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to allow the government to proceed with sweeping cuts to National Institutes of Health grants as part of the Republican president's crackdown on …

12 key moments in the Tony Evers era as Wisconsin governor

MADISON – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers entered office facing headwinds from a Legislature that sought to hobble his authority, and announced his departure just after signing a state budget passed with bipartisan support. Here's a look at key moments from …

MLS Commissioner Defends Ban on “Political Signage” Amid ICE Protests in Stadiums

Amid a tense time in the stands at MLS matches, commissioner Don Garber defended the league’s ban on political signage at matches and events.  In a midseason press conference ahead of Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game in Austin, the top MLS executive was …

Religious discrimination filed against Valley district

A former Peoria Unified School District electrician filed a lawsuit alleging religious and disability discrimination. Superiors told Albert Lucero that he was not allowed to preach, teach or talk about his religion at work, the lawsuit said. A former …

Is he safe to date? Inside the viral Tea app that’s meant to protect women online

If you browse the App Store today, you will likely stumble across a new app called Tea Dating Advice. It is No.1 in lifestyle and seems to be exploding in popularity, but also being marred with questions around consent and the necessity of the Tea app.  …

Trans Identity: A Story of Empowerment

Across Europe and beyond, trans rights are the subject of political backlash and negative media coverage. At the same time, the efforts of transgender people to claim a narrative of empowerment have largely been unsuccessful. How can we appreciate the life …

US Olympic Committee bans transgender women from women’s sports

On July 21, 2025, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a landmark decision barring transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports. This move aligns directly with President Donald Trump’s executive order issued …

How Samoa's ballroom scene is uplifting Pacific Rainbow+ youth

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with young people. With the Boom Kaisi Ball just days away, Pacific Rainbow+ youth have gathered for a series of workshops …

Award-Winning Documentary Feature 'Unspoken' Now Available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct

Powerful film confronts the lasting impact of the 'Last Mass Lynching in America' MONROE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Unspoken,” an award-winning documentary about the “Last Mass Lynching in America,” is now …

Dr. Robert Malone Returns to London Real for Explosive Live Interview on Trump, the CDC and the Future of Vaccine Policy

Dr. Robert Malone goes live on London Real to discuss Trump, the CDC, and his new role shaping U.S. vaccine policy from the inside LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Real is proud to welcome back Dr. Robert W. …

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to Host Public Hearing on Gentrification and Redlining

Community invited to share testimonies on housing displacement and racialized land use in New York ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will …

AMMWEC Launches National Coalition on Fighting Antisemitism and Hate

United Against Hate WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) convened its inaugural National Coalition Conference, titled 'United Against …

Guru Krupa Foundation Supported Akshaya Patra’s Mid‑Day Meal Program in Pondicherry

Guru Krupa Foundation Supported Akshaya Patra’s Mid‑Day Meal Program in Pondicherry FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA is proud to announce the successful implementation of a generous …

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

PTSD Awareness Campaign Launches to Honor Late Veteran and Fire Captain Through National Speaking Initiative

Fighting The Flames Enterprises leads effort to raise awareness of PTSD’s impact on veterans and first responders across the U.S. NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A nationwide mental health awareness initiative focusing on …

Cupertino Resident Claudio Bono Proposes $25B Loyalty Point Strategy to End Homelessness, Calls on White House to Act

New release outlines a roadmap to end homelessness in three years using untapped travel points and unified Welcome Centers. CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new public proposal is challenging the federal government to …

Tracked N' Solved offers Local Colorado Springs Private Investigators Now

Colorado Springs Private Investigator Tracked N' Solved Investigation Agency Opens New Office to Serve El Paso County Residents COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Colorado Springs Private …

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …

NASA Employees and Public Rally Around 'Voyager Declaration' Defending American Spirit of Exploration

DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 21, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employees released the “Voyager Declaration," a formal dissent addressed to Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. As of …

Romania: 1st High-level IHL Conference organized by the Romanian Red Cross with ICRC’s support

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Hungary: 8 May Celebrations

The Hungarian Red Cross (HRC) commemorated the day in the Hungarian National Museum, the very location where the NS was founded, celebrating in parallel 144 years of its existence. During the event, dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters of the HRC …

Poland: Sub-regional Restoring Family Links Conference hosted by the Polish Red Cross

Supported by the ICRC Warsaw, the Polish Red Cross (PRC) hosted a regional conference in Warsaw between 14-16 May, bringing together Restoring Family Links (RFL) service coordinators from 8 National Societies (Polish, Romanian, Moldovan, Hungarian, Slovak, …

Poland: The 2nd Regional Conference of European National IHL Committees (NIHLC) in Warsaw

On 20-21 May, the ICRC Regional Delegations in Paris and Warsaw co-organized with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland and the Polish Red Cross the 2nd Regional Conference of European NIHLC. More than 110 participants from 30 States, mainly …

Poland: ICRC Brings Together National Societies and IFRC to Boost Emergency Preparedness in Europe

Discussions emphasized the critical obligations of states under IHL and explored how National Societies, supported by the ICRC and the IFRC, can assist public authorities in humanitarian efforts during both peacetime and crisis. The participants shared …

Gaza at death’s door: MA Healthcare workers demand end of taxpayer funding for starvation of Gaza

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday July 25th at 12pm. Location: Mass Ave & Harrison Ave, Boston (Corner of Boston Medical Center) To Join Virtually Please Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us…

Six months into Congo’s war, cholera is killing more than four people every day

Aid cuts and humanitarian deadlock are fuelling a full-blown public health disaster.  In Sake and Minova, 500 people are sharing a single water tap.    Six months since the renewed war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a full-blown public health …

Transformational Coach and Author Dr. Barbara Morrill Recently Featured on Close Up Radui

REDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Redwood City, CA –The Diary of Anne Frank is about a young 13-year-old girl who kept an account of her experiences coming of age while hiding in Amsterdam with her family at the …

Lyzr Rolls Out HR-Focused AI Agents to Support Enterprise Workforce Operations

NEW JERSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lyzr, a low-code AI agent development platform, has officially launched its dedicated HR Agent Suite, a collection of specialized AI agents built to address common operational …