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Published on May 1, 2025

Illinois Gov. blasts “do-nothing Democrats” who blame trans kids for election losses

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently criticized “do-nothing” Democratic politicians who “want to blame our [election] losses on our defense of Black people, of trans kids, of immigrants instead of their own lack of guts and gumption.” His speech encouraged …

Source: LGBTQ Nation - California - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Los primeros 100 días del regreso de Trump: poder, protestas y polarización

Análisis de Tom Foreman, CNN Con una altura de tres pisos, el inmenso globo de un hombre hinchado frunce el ceño ante la escena que tiene abajo. Con manos diminutas, un uniforme militar falso y un mechón de pelo amarillo, la parodia del presidente Donald …

Source: KESQ-TV - California - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Centuries of Queer Art Come Together in a Revelatory New Exhibition

In 1868, Hungarian writer Karl-Maria Kertbeny, in a letter to his fellow journalist Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, coined the term “homosexual” to describe same-sex attraction. He was writing to argue against the criminalization of private sexual acts—a cause he …

Source: Artnet - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:24 a.m. EDT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy' NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin in a New York courtroom. The Monday trial comes eight months after his arrest on charges of sex …

Source: The Call & Times - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Jussie Smollett settles with city of Chicago 6 years after alleged hate crime hoax

More than six years after actor Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a hate crime in Chicago that he was later accused of staging, the actor has reached a settlement with the city. Both parties have advised the court that they have settled but " …

Source: Entertainment Weekly - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

This Week in Women’s Representation: Women Voters Deliver Win for Canada’s Mark Carney; Latinas Set New Record in U.S. ...

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91

George Homer Ryan served one term as Illinois governor, his scandal-clouded tenure and subsequent imprisonment on federal corruption charges overshadowing a nationally historic move to halt the state’s death penalty and empty its Death Row amid concerns of …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on May 2, 2025

Jussie Smollett settles with Chicago after hate crime hoax conviction was overturned

Fox News’ Chanley Painter details the overturned conviction despite the prosecution maintaining that Smollett orchestrated a fake hate crime. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jussie Smollett and the city of Chicago have reached a settlement …

Source: KLIN News Talk - Nebraska - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Jussie Smollett And City Of Chicago Reach Settlement In Infamous Hate Crime Hoax Lawsuit

Jussie Smollett and the city of Chicago have come to an agreement, settling the $130,000 lawsuit tied to his infamous 2019 hate crime hoax where the former Empire star was found guilty of filing a false police report involving two “MAGA-supporting” …

Source: Vibe Magazine - New York - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Jill Sobule, 'Supermodel' and 'I Kissed A Girl' singer, dies from house fire

Jill Sobule, the singer/songwriter whose hits included "I Kissed A Girl" and the "satirical gem" "Supermodel" from the "Clueless" soundtrack, has died. She was 66. Sobule's representatives announced the news …

Source: Oak Ridger - Tennessee - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Groundbreaking '90s singer Jill Sobule dies in house fire aged 66 as agent issues statement

Jill Sobule, the trailblazing singer-songwriter known for her 1995 hit I Kissed a Girl, has died in a house fire in Minneapolis. She was 66. The American artist died early Thursday morning, her representatives confirmed. According to local reports, …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Jussie Smollett reaches settlement with city of Chicago 6 years after alleged hoax attack

The City of Chicago and former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett have reached a settlement, six years after the city sued the TV star. The city filed a civil suit against the actor in April 2019, three months after Smollett claimed he was the victim of a …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Readers give their verdict on Trump’s 100 days: ‘Extraordinary destruction’

The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term have polarized the United States and the world. Public opinion polls show the president’s approval rating is around 40% – having flipped from positive to negative since his inauguration. A vast majority of …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Democrats are finally passing the torch in Congress to the next generation

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 30, 2025

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San Francisco Pride officials named this year’s grand marshals, a diverse set of people who have contributed to the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities. Additionally, a San Francisco health nonprofit that has expressed concern and sued over decreased …

Source: Bay Area Reporter - California - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

J.B. Pritzker says don’t blame trans kids for losses by ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in fiery New Hampshire speech

At a Democratic dinner in New Hampshire on Sunday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered one of the most defiant speeches yet from a Democratic governor in the Trump era, calling on Americans to “take to the streets,” jam the phone lines in Congress, and “ …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker urges Democrats to protest at GOP congressional offices in response to President Donald Trump

Gov. JB Pritzker and three other Democratic state chief executives on Tuesday night called for Democrats to mobilize and protest outside Republican congressional offices to oppose President Donald Trump’s administrative actions following his first 100 days …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Ronald Reagan’s Guiding Light

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. If the left and the right could agree on one thing about Ronald Reagan in the wake of his presidency, it was that he was a religious pretender—a lightweight and maybe even a fake when it came …

Source: JSTOR Daily - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Meet the 10 US cardinals voting in the conclave

CV NEWS FEED // As the College of Cardinals prepares to gather for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, 10 of the electors will come from the United States — one of the largest national contingents in the voting body. Their presence …

Source: CatholicVote - Wisconsin - Right-wing

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:31 GMT

A nation's progress must reach the workers' table, says Legarda on Labor Day

PHILIPPINES, May 3 - Press Release May 1, 2025 A nation's progress must reach the workers' table, says Legarda on Labor Day As the nation marks Labor Day, Senator Loren Legarda emphasizes the need to ensure that the gains of national progress are …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Meagan Nugent selected as Top Professional Choreographer and Dancer by IAOTP

Meagan Nugent will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meagan Nugent, Creative and Choreographer at NU …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:49 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $200,000 In Funding To Strengthen Support Services For LGBTQ+ Bostonians

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+ Bostonians. This year’s awards include 45 grants through …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 07:12 GMT

President Lai meets Japan’s LDP Youth Division delegation

TAIWAN, May 1 - Details 2025-04-29 President Lai meets NBR delegation On the morning of April 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). In remarks, President Lai stated that as Taiwan stands at …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

NYF Advertising Awards Partners with LTX Studio to Launch NYFAI, a Groundbreaking AI-Powered Creative Competition

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Advertising Awards(NYFA) is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with LTX Studio, the first entirely AI-powered creative platform from Lightricks. Together …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Xtra dives deep into queer and trans representation in reality TV with new podcast, Get Queer

Host Mel Woods joins reality stars and insiders for candid conversations about reality TV’s impact on queer identity, from The Real World to The Real Housewives TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xtra Magazine announced …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets, today reported …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 09:30 GMT

The TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake Gets New Look Following a Major Renovation & Refresh

SUFFOLK, Va., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ideally located on I-664 and near all Hampton Roads interstates, the TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake is welcoming guests with a fresh new look. The reimagined public space includes new furnishings for …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

SideBar Podcast Welcomes Civility Experts Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath

Civility is Shared Humanity - It is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Three photographers awarded the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship to receive $30,000 grants and project support

The fellowship cohort includes photographers Rehab Eldalil (Egypt), Federico Estol (Uruguay), and Adam Perez (USA). SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CatchLight, a San Francisco-based visual media organization, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

'Khuaar Ho‘e Sabh Milege': A Spiritual Call to Unity Echoes from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji to the Sikh Diaspora

Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s Message of Humble Unity Echoes Across Sikh Diaspora MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, the sacred grounds of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji, the temporal throne of Sikh sovereignty, a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

‘Unseen Scars’ Exposes Raw Truths About Race, Justice, and Humanity in Powerful Poetry Collection

Martin Terrell’s gripping new release, Unseen Scars, explores racial trauma, resilience, and reality—now featured on BookBub. BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, CANADA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In ‘Unseen Scars,’ Martin Terrell presents a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Saddle Up for the Mane Event and Help Support Youth Through Horsemanship in South Lake Tahoe

Celebrate youth growth and community at Between Horses and Humans’ Mane Event—family fun, horses, food, and a chance to support leadership programs for kids. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Between Horses and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 23:25 GMT

Dr. Elayna Fernández Wins Second Place for the Book FEMpower at The BookFest® Awards Spring 2025

The BookFest® Award-winning FEMpower is a compilation of transformational stories to help women and girls find their inner power and transform their lives. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The BookFest recognizes and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC) …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:36 GMT

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

Building Hope: Kenny Dewan Launches Mahalo Recovery Foundation

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accomplished entrepreneur Kenny Dewan, known for his success in manufacturing and real estate ventures, is channeling his business acumen and deep-seated compassion into a new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Teal HR emerged as a winner at the 2025 UAE Business Awards

Teal HR emerged as a winner at the 2025 UAE Business Awards, receiving two awards for employee motivation and excellence in customer service DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teal HR, an employee motivation …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Army Veteran Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman Shares Personal Experience in New Memoir Secrets of the Uniform

GROVELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman, Army veteran, and former police officer, released her new autobiography, Secrets of the Uniform: Breaking the Armor of Abuse and Harassment. The book is …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

Creating S.P.A.C.E. Announces a Spring Giveaway and Special Pricing

The Organization Hopes to Deliver Their Program to More People to Break the Stigma Surrounding Disabilities DENVER, COLORADO , UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creating S.P.A.C.E., a Colorado non-profit organization established …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

USGrants.org Identifies Over $294 Million in Federal Funding for Disability Services

USGrants.org Identifies Over $294 Million in Federal Funding for Disability Services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USGrants.org, a portal for U.S. government funding information, has tracked more than $294 …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Xtra dives deep into queer and trans representation in reality TV with new podcast, Get Queer

Host Mel Woods joins reality stars and insiders for candid conversations about reality TV’s impact on queer identity, from The Real World to The Real Housewives TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xtra Magazine announced …

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