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Published on May 9, 2025

Fears grow for two Afghan women being ‘tortured’ in Taliban detention

Maeve, Maryam, and Parwen. (Supplied) LGBTQ+ immigration charities are pleading for international governments to help free two jailed Afghan women before they are imprisoned or executed. Maryam Ravish, 19, and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, 23, were arrested and …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing
Published on May 8, 2025

Patriotism Has No Gender: Top Court Shouldn't Enable Trump's Bigotry

Prior to President Harry Truman’s 1948 executive order that racially integrated the nation’s armed services, one of the major arguments for keeping the military segregated was the idea that Black soldiers should not be allowed to sleep next to or use the …

Source: National Memo - Left-wing
Published on 09:04 GMT

During Conflicts And Humanitarian Crises, Women And Gender Diverse Persons Face More Brunt Of Gender-based Injustices

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:58 pm Press Release: CNS With 78th World Health Assembly of the UN health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) being held later in May 2025, The Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health has launched an important multi- …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 12, 2025

Two LGBTQ Women Face Possible Death in Taliban Detention

Two LGBTQ Afghan women remain in grave danger in Taliban detention after attempting to escape the country earlier in the year. Maryam Ravish, 19, and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, 23 were arrested and detained by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan after attempting …

Source: Star Observer - Left-wing
Published on May 11, 2025

Quakers march against Trump's crackdown on immigrants, carrying on long faith tradition

PRINCETON, N.J. — A group of Quakers is marching more than 300 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C., to demonstrate against the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants. The march extends a long tradition of Quaker activism. Historically, …

Source: Crossroads Today - Texas - Neutral
Published on May 10, 2025

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Hi there, ⛪ Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected pope. From Chicago, he is the first pope from the U.S. He's adopted the (chosen) name Pope Leo XIV. He's expected to follow the late Pope Francis's church reforms, though little is …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

HuffPost Turns 20 This Year. Here's A Look Back At Our Most Iconic Moments.

HuffPost turns 20 this year. In honor of our anniversary, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the most interesting, wild and iconic moments from the last two decades. Join us for a walk down memory lane! 2005: The Huffington Post is founded by …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Conflicts and crises intensify the need for gender equality and health equity

Conflicts and crises intensify the need for gender equality and health equity SHOBHA SHUKLA - CNS Conflicts and humanitarian crises significantly exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities for women, girls and gender diverse populations, leading to …

Source: OpEdNews - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Combat vet Paul Rieckhoff warns trans military purge is ‘tip of the spear’ in Trump’s war on all Americans

Paul Rieckhoff, a combat veteran of the Iraq War and a nationally recognized military veterans advocate, issued a blunt warning Friday: The Trump administration’s purge of transgender service members is only the beginning, and the rest of America should …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Lady chief justice leads tributes to ‘inspiring judge and leader’ Lord Etherton, who has died aged 73

The lady chief justice Baroness Carr has paid tribute to trailblazing judge Lord Terence Etherton, who has died aged 73, praising him for his “leadership and advocacy in advancing LGBT rights”. Etherton was an influential member of the Court of Appeal and, …

Source: The Global Legal Post - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Conflicts and crises intensify the need for gender equality ...

Conflicts and humanitarian crises significantly exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities for women, girls and gender diverse populations, leading to increased vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence, reproductive health complications, and …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Trump's transgender ban is forcing this Kansas officer out of the Army: ‘Damn this hurts’

Maj. Kara Corcoran uses road trips to remind herself of the beauty and expanse she’s spent 17 years fighting for. The peace and tranquility of the Colorado and Utah mountains in mid-March are in discord with the whirlwind experiences of the past month for …

Source: KCUR - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 9, 2025

‘Hip-hop pedagogy’: FIU course teaches about ‘black ratchet imagination’ and ‘sexuality’

Come learn about ‘Lesbian Cuban hip hop artists’ and ‘Afghan feminist’ rappers at Florida International University Florida International University’s African & African Diaspora Studies program is offering a course on “Race, Gender and Sexuality in Hip …

Source: The College Fix - Pending
GLAD Law and NCLR File Challenge to Trump's Transgender Military Ban

GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) have filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging President Trump's January 27, 2025, order banning …

Source: Bay Windows - Massachusetts - Left-wing

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

Unlocking ROI in IT Investments: Xraised Interviews Alexandre Gay, Founder of BG&A

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔗 Discover the full interview on Xraised 🔗 Explore BG&A’s IT financial management solutions In an exclusive conversation with Xraised, Alexandre Gay, founder of the boutique …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 09:54 GMT

Swedish Ambassador Resigns After Gay Scandal

(MENAFN) A former Swedish ambassador to Ukraine was compelled to step down from a significant security position only hours after taking it up, following the release of explicit photos sourced from a gay dating app. Tobias Thyberg resigned from his new …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 09:53 GMT

Apple encounters ‘gay propaganda’ investigation

(MENAFN) Apple is under legal scrutiny in Russia for allegedly violating the country’s laws on LGBT propaganda, TASS has reported. The Tagansky Court in Moscow received the legal documents for the case on Wednesday. The tech giant is accused of breaching …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 00:28 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie leads community wellness programs in Kwa-Zulu Natal, 10 to 11 May

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, will lead a series of impactful initiatives from 10 to 11 May 2025 across KwaZulu-Natal as part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to youth development, community wellness, and social …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 02:16 GMT

Pahayag ni Sen. Raffy Tulfo ukol sa Halalan 2025:

PHILIPPINES, May 13 - Press Release May 12, 2025 Pahayag ni Sen. Raffy Tulfo ukol sa Halalan 2025: Maayos at systematic ang naging proseso ng botohan sa Quezon City High School sa Kamuning kung saan kami ng misis ko ay bumoto. Dahil dito, nagpapasalamat …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Announces May 2025 Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX) today announced that on May 10, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 152, …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 04:52 GMT

Washington, D.C. Human Rights Leader Receives Highest University Leadership Award at 2025 APUS Commencement

Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, was honored with the 2025 Dr. Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award by APUS. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a momentous …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 04:20 GMT

Bergen County Players Announces 2025-26 Season

93rd Season To Open With Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Musical Phenomenon "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" ORADELL, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America’s longest- …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 07:09 GMT

Keeley Goldrick to Speak on Complex Needs at National NDIS Event

The much anticipated NDIS Annual Conference brings together major leaders in the disability sector, including Future Focus founder Keeley Goldrick. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Future Focus Support Coordination is …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 06:45 GMT

Security Expert Redefines What Women’s Safety Really Means

New Book NEVER A VICTIM Challenges Outdated Assumptions and Delivers a Clear, Empowering Framework for Women’s Safety Today WETHERBY, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women’s safety is not just about avoiding danger, it …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on May 13, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

Bryan Post’s ‘From Fear to Love’ Tour Redefines Trauma-Informed Parenting for Adoptive Families in Memphis, TN

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, national parenting and trauma expert Bryan Post will bring his From Fear to Love tour to Memphis, Tennessee, for a live, in-person workshop focused on adoptive …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 04:32 GMT

Oil Palm Restores Degraded Jungle Areas and Opens Market Opportunities for the People of Ucayali

Oil palm cultivation restores degraded forests in Ucayali, replacing illicit crops and creating income and long-term opportunities for communities. PUCALLPA, UCAYALI, PERU, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, talking about the development of the …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 12, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Cordisco & Saile Attorneys Honored with Membership in The National Traumatic Brain Injury Association

Cordisco & Saile attorneys Michael Saile, Jr. and John Cordisco recognized for their dedication to brain injury advocacy, education, and support. BUCKS COUNTY, PA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cordisco & Saile …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

Alfredo Del Mazo Maza: Mobility Is a Right, Not a Privilege

This legislation mandates that all individuals must have the ability to move safely, equitably, and with accessibility. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility has been firmly established as a fundamental human …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 08:01 GMT

Oxfam reaction to the Gaza IPC hunger figures

Reacting to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today on Gaza warning that a risk of famine is “increasingly likely” if intense hostilities and restricted humanitarian access persist or worsen, Oxfam’s Food Security and …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

California Black Women’s Health Project to Honor Mayor Karen Bass as Woman of the Year

CABWHP honors the legacy of Black women past and present who’ve made an impact on their communities at the annual Women Who Dared awards LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Black Women’s Health Project …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Bryan Post’s Trauma-Informed Parenting Model Supports Adoptive Families, Heads to Little Rock on 2025 Tour

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bryan Post will bring his From Fear to Love 2025 World Tour to Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 19, delivering a live workshop focused on trauma-informed parenting for adoptive and …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

WomenHeart Launches “Treat Me Right” A Groundbreaking Initiative to Empower Women and Advance Evidence-Based Heart Care

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, D.C., May 13, 2025 — WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease proudly announces the launch of Treat Me Right: Improving Heart Care for Women, an …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention May 16 - 18 in Clemmons, NC

Dr. Mary Ruwart and Ms Christine Villaverde headline discussions on liberty, public health, and threats to the American Bill of Rights CLEMMONS, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Legal Dangers Tied to Memorial Day Weekend

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the nation prepares to remember and celebrate the brave soldiers who fought and died for America. However, with festivities so grand, this holiday …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 11:13 GMT

UAGC Associate Faculty Member Nina E. Woodard Recognized with SHRM Legacy of Giving Award

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) associate faculty member Nina E. Woodard was recently honored with the Nina E. Woodard Legacy of Giving Award by the Society for Human …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

அமெரிக்காவில் கூடுகிறது நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்க பாராளுன்றம்: மே 16 - 18.

* Watch Live: www.tgte.tv முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் நினைவுப்பேருரை Ukrianian Cultural Center இல் மே 18, மாலை 5 - 8 வரை நடைபெறும். COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழீழ அரசை மீட்டெடுக்கும் தொடர் போராட்டத்தில் அமெரிக்காவில் …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 04:52 GMT

Washington, D.C. Human Rights Leader Receives Highest University Leadership Award at 2025 APUS Commencement

Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, was honored with the 2025 Dr. Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award by APUS. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a momentous …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 09:28 GMT

War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together.

It wasn't until a few weeks ago, when my great-aunt shared a fragile, worn sheet of paper with faded blue ink, that I learned about my family’s desperation to stay in touch during World War II. The document was a brief Red Cross message, dated February …

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