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Abc Newspolitics5 days agoUpdated
Smithsonian Secretary Disputes White House Report Accusing National Museum of American History of Ideological Activism
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch sent an internal letter on July 10 disputing a July 4 White House report that accused the National Museum of American History of presenting a radical view of American history. The report followed a March 2025 executive order directing review of…
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Reasonpolitics13 days ago
Reason Magazine Wins Seven Awards at Southern California Journalism Awards
Reason magazine earned four first-place awards and three additional honors at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards on Sunday. The Los Angeles Press Club recognized work across politics, activism, humor, and interview categories.
New York Postpolitics18 days ago
California Teacher Married Gaza Resident via Zoom Marriage to Advance Palestinian Rights
Laura Pinho, 51, stated she wed Salem S.E. Abu Amra on April 5 solely to provide him U.S. citizenship and support Palestinian causes. The remote ceremony occurred in Utah, and Pinho has discussed her activism in school clubs and on social media.
The Free Presspolitics63 days ago
Congressional Republicans Send Letter Blaming Brown University Policies for 2025 Campus Shooting
Twelve Congressional Republicans sent a letter to Brown University president Christina Paxson on May 13, 2026, accusing the school of a pattern of capitulation to anti-police activism that they said enabled the December 2025 campus shooting.
news.sky.combusiness65 days ago
PrimeStone Capital Sends Letter to Intertek Group Board
PrimeStone Capital LLP, holding approximately 0.5% of Intertek Group plc, dispatched a public letter to the company's board on May 11, 2026. The shareholder activism move was announced in London the same day via PRNewswire. The full text of the letter is available online.
Rapplerworld68 days ago
Alyssa Alano Killed in Toboso Clash With Philippine Military
Alyssa Alano and other activists died in a military encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental on or before May 9, 2026. The incident has triggered disputes between left-wing groups and the government over the purpose of the activists' presence and the nature of the clash. An opinion…
Al Jazeeraworld75 days ago
Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized After Cardiac Incident in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was transferred to a hospital in Zanjan, Iran, following a severe cardiac crisis and two episodes of loss of consciousness. Her family-run foundation reported the health deterioration occurred while she was imprisoned for human…
nationalobserver.comscience84 days ago
Indigenous Leaders Discuss Health, Violence, and AI at UN Forum's 25th Session
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues discussed ongoing crises of violence against land defenders and digital extractivism from AI technologies. The session focused on health in conflict contexts, highlighting data on killings and recommend…
vanguardngr.comworld84 days ago
Gbenga Hashim and Femi Falana Hold Meeting on Nigeria's Political Consultations
Former presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Hashim met with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana in a strategic discussion on safeguarding multi-party democracy. Hashim stated that pro-democracy forces will resist any imposition of a one-party system. The meeting highlighted their…
fortune.comfinance91 days ago
Anti-AI Groups Pause AI and Stop AI Face Scrutiny Following Alleged Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home
An alleged firebombing attempt at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home on April 10, 2026, involved 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama, who also targeted OpenAI's headquarters. The incident has brought attention to anti-AI groups Pause AI and Stop AI, both of which stated the su…
Unknown photographer / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics93 days ago
Chicago Teachers Union, NEA Host Webinar on May Day Lessons for Students
The Chicago Teachers Union and National Education Association collaborated with the Zinn Education Project on an April 2 webinar focused on integrating social justice into classrooms. The event provided guidance for educators on activism with students as young as three years old.…
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BBC Publishes and Removes Quote from Tehran Resident on Potential U.S. Nuclear Strike
The BBC published a quote attributed to a 21-year-old in Tehran indicating acceptance of a potential nuclear strike by U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran, then removed it without notice. The article was reported by Ghoncheh Azad, who has engaged in activism supporting military a…
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