On behalf of the ULMWP and the West Papuan people, I condemn the massacre perpetrated by the Indonesian military in Intan Jaya....| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
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The Honorable John Boozman Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee: On behalf of our millions continue reading| The Coalition To Protect America's National Parks
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) is deeply concerned that Pannir Selvam Pranthaman (“Pannir”) is scheduled to be executed in Singapore... The post Statement on the scheduled execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman appeared first on Commonwealth Lawyers Association.| Commonwealth Lawyers Association
On 1st October 2025, the Samoa Law Society published a Statement concerning Ministerial Roles and the Rule of Law. The... The post The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Statement in support of the Samoa Law Society appeared first on Commonwealth Lawyers Association.| Commonwealth Lawyers Association
GENEVA – October 15, 2025 – On the International Day of Rural Women, the UN Working Group on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas issued an urgent call to action, demanding States and corporations end the systemic discrimination, violence, and economic exclusion faced by rural women worldwide. Despite producing over […]| Focus on the Global South
Solidarity Statement from the Philippines| Focus on the Global South
Since the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) launched its national campaign to encourage colleges and universities to adopt policies of institutional neutrality, many institutions across the country have done so. Cornell University is the latest school to take notable steps toward this goal. The post Cornell University Makes Significant Progress Toward Adopting Institutional Neutrality appeared first on American Council of Trustees and Alumni.| American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Indonesia is again bombing Kiwirok, the site of a huge massacre in 2021 that killed over 300 West Papuan civilians. While President... The post President Wenda: Indonesia bombards Star Mountains as situation escalates across West Papua appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
The University of Oxford and Oxford University Student Union (SU) released a statement condemning the terror attacks in Manchester.| The Oxford Student
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION – NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW Submitted on-line via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/BLM-2025-0001-0001 October 8, 2025 U.S. Department of the Interior Director, Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: 1004-AF03 Subject: Proposed Rescission of BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, RIN 1004-AF03 To whom it may concern: I am continue reading| The Coalition To Protect America's National Parks
As Massachusetts policymakers seek to build a more equitable and resilient Commonwealth, the recent corporate tax changes in the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (OBBBA) pose a significant threat to the stability of the state budget. While the Commonwealth cannot single-handedly reverse these damaging federal policies, it has the authority to prevent federal tax changes from automatically becoming part of the state’s own tax code. The post MassBudget calls for Massachusetts to opt out o...| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Mining & Money Report: Uncovering the Flow of Funds to Finance Transitional Mineral Mining Contributes to Environmental Destruction and Human Rights Violations in IndonesiaTuK Indonesia Waingapu, September 18, 2025 — A report by the Forests & Finance Coalition, with support from civil society partners around […] The post Mining & Money Report: Uncovering the Flow of Funds to Finance Transitional Mineral Mining Contributes to Environmental Destruction and Human Rights Violations in Indones...| TuK Indonesia
President, Excellencies, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today. I am Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American human rights attorney and author. Twenty-five years ago, when this body adopted Resolution 1325, the Security Council made an unabashedly feminist commitment to advance gender equality because you understood that women are critical agents for a just peace. […] The post Statement by Ms. Noura Erakat at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security appeared f...| NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
Our Statement on Executive Order 25-30 On Monday, September 29th, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services announced the submission of a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to authorize changes to Missouri’s SNAP program that “prioritizes healthy foods and nutritional value, discourages foods that are high in […] The post SNAP Restrictions: An Unnecessary Burden for DSS and Our Grocery Stores appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
San Francisco runs on transit. Every morning, the city’s pulse flows through its veins: buses, streetcars, and trains. This network is more than just transportation, it represents the motion of our daily lives, how our nurses, teachers, builders, and clerks […]| Democratic Socialists of America – San Francisco
Yesterday, the administration announced a new Executive Order titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence." This broad Order ostensibly instructs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate and prosecute crimes by groups it suspects of perpetrating political violence. But the fine print is immense cause for concern. The Order defines political violence [...] The post Advocacy Isn’t Terrorism: The Executive Order That Threatens Political Dissent appeared...| National Coalition Against Censorship
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) condemns the federal government's use of its power to pressure ABC to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air. The executive branch's work to silence a disfavored media voice violates the First Amendment and undermines every American's liberty to choose what they read, see, or hear.| National Coalition Against Censorship
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “The CVMA welcomes today’s announcement that the Québec government is repealing the ban on gasoline-powered vehicles and lowering annual zero-emission vehicle sales targets. “Québec’s ZEV sales targets are unrealistic and damaging. ZEV sales have collapsed in Quebec despite widespread vehicle availability. The … Continue reading ""| CVMA
GENEVA, Switzerland (17 September 2025) – The undersigned organisations are deeply alarmed over the Thai Criminal Court’s decision to sentence pro-democracy defender-turned-politician Chonthicha “Lookkate” Jangrew to two years and eight months in prison after being prosecuted under Section 112 of the Criminal Code (lèse-majesté or royal defamation) and the Computer Crime Act (CCA). | Focus on the Global South
Augusta Aiken Audubon Society Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks National Parks Conservation Association South Carolina Environmental Law Project Waccamaw Audubon Society September 29, 2025 Matthew Bloemer Air Planning and Implementation Branch Air and Radiation Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Electronic Filing via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/EPA-R04-OAR-2022-0367-0001 Dear Mr. continue reading| The Coalition To Protect America's National Parks
Coalition members and staff continue to push for national parks – which are already struggling under the impacts of staffing and budget cuts since January – to be closed in the event of a government shutdown. NBC Bay Area News – “Why some want national parks closed if government shuts down.“ Cronkite News – continue reading| The Coalition To Protect America's National Parks
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Last week, the Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released a new piece of its flawed plan to address childhood chronic diseases. The September MAHA Strategy outlines the administration’s plan to respond to the findings of the May MAHA Report. The Strategy builds on the Report’s misinformation by identifying problems that do not exist and...| Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Words to Know Artificial intelligence – When a computer program does things that normally need to be done by humans. We call artificial intelligence “AI” for short. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) – Places that help people with disabilities make our own choices about our lives. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – A...| Autistic Self Advocacy Network
No matter what the Indonesian ambassador to Fiji might say, West Papua is not and will never be an internal matter for... The post President Wenda: West Papua will never be an internal matter for Indonesia appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
At UNGA yesterday, Indonesia pledged to recognise Israel if they in turn recognise a Palestinian state. Prabowo’s words are yet another act... The post President Wenda: If Indonesia can recognise Israel and Palestine, why not West Papua? appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
On behalf of the ULMWP, I welcome the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) 2025 Communique reaffirming the 2019 call for a UN High... The post President Wenda: West Papua included in PIF communique appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
On behalf of the West Papuan people, I wish our brothers and sisters in Papua New Guinea a happy Independence Day. Fifty... The post President Wenda: Happy Independence Day to Papua New Guinea appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
Indonesia is in chaos, as massive protests have erupted over corruption, economic hardship, and police brutality. I call on all my people... The post President Wenda: West Papua ready to depart from collapsing Indonesia appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
Indonesia continues to murder children as they escalate their military operations across West Papua. Two schoolchildren were killed by the occupying military...| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
We live in a perilous moment, one when the specter of a new Red Scare looms closer by the day. But we cannot allow state repression, whether threatened or realized, to achieve its intended aim of demobilizing or disorganizing our social movements and political organizations. To counter these attacks our only option is to build […] The post Disorganization is Their Weapon, Solidarity is Our Shield: Committing to Principled Collective Defense appeared first on Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist ...| Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation
The post VAADA’s Response to the Future Melbourne Committee appeared first on Vaada.| Vaada
A historic milestone for Victoria: the Statewide Treaty Bill was tabled in Parliament in September 2025. VAADA is proud to have pledged our support for Treaty.| Vaada
The post DREDF Urges Uber and On-Demand Transportation Companies to Stop Violating the Rights of Disabled Riders appeared first on DREDF.| DREDF
September 12, 2025 9to5 is outraged by the racist and terroristic ICE raids that occurred at the Hyundai plant in Ellabell, Georgia, on September 4th. Everyone should have the right to feel safe at work, but in our communities, our state, and across the country, hard-working people are being detained, often illegally, on the job…| 9to5
At the Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long applauds Panama’s commitment to ultimate beneficial ownership The post The High Seas Treaty has entered into force. Now the hard work begins appeared first on Global Fishing Watch.| Global Fishing Watch
This week, the residents of the Sunset District removed Joel Engardio from the Board of Supervisors. DSA SF didn’t lead the recall, but we didn’t try to stop it. Engardio is anti-worker, pro-cop, landlord-first, and fully backed by GrowSF and […]| Democratic Socialists of America – San Francisco
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA): “The CVMA welcomes today’s announcement that the federal government will waive the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EV mandate) for the 2026 Model Year and launch a review of the regulation to reduce costs for the automotive industry. This is an important … Continue reading ""| CVMA
We, human rights defenders, social organizations, and workers in Mindanao and the Philippines, stand firmly with the protesting youth, women, workers, and urban poor of Indonesia against repression and exploitation perpetuated by the ruling elite and the Prabowo Subianto government. In late August 2025, the streets of Indonesia erupted in protest. Workers, students, women, […]| Focus on the Global South
On 28th and 29th August 2025, tens of thousands of Indonesian workers protested across provinces and sub districts such as Manokwari, Semarang, Solo, Magelang, Medan, Bengkulu, and Tegal with the epicenter of protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta. Protesters demanded a minimum wage increase of 8.5 – 10% for 2026, […]| Focus on the Global South
originally published here. August 2025 In 1972, Salvador Allende stood before the United Nations General Assembly and offered a searing indictment of corporate power. He warned of a world where transnational corporations eclipsed sovereign governments, where economic imperialism supplanted democratic governance, and where the fate of nations was subordinated to the balance sheets […]| Focus on the Global South
Forum for Trade Justice, 30th August 2025| Focus on the Global South
MassBudget is thrilled to share that Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, the 12th US Secretary of Education, will be the FOCUS2025 Keynote Speaker! The post FOCUS2025 Keynote Speaker Announcement: Dr. Miguel A. Cardona appeared first on Mass. Budget and Policy Center.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
As President of the ULMWP, I call on all West Papuans to refuse to take part in Indonesian Independence Day on August... The post President Wenda: No Indonesian Independence Day Celebration in West Papua appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
As media organizations and CSOs committed to press freedom, the protection of journalists, and professional reporting standards, we jointly issue this statement to draw attention to recent m...| LICADHO
National Organizations Working to Solve Homelessness Urge Senators to Vote “No” for Trump’s Pick for HUD Secretary (WASHINGTON, D.C - January 15th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. However, rising rents and government inaction keep pushing more people into homelessness. Nearly half of renters pay more than they can [...] The post National Organizations Working to Solve Homelessness Urge Senators to Vote “No” for Trump’s Pick for HUD Secretary appeared first on National Homele...| National Homelessness Law Center
In a historically shameful move, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities can arrest and fine people for sleeping outside with no other options.| National Homelessness Law Center
As an organization committed to protecting the freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression, the National Coalition Against Censorship is dismayed at growing reports that the Smithsonian Institution-–which includes 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, a zoo, and historical and architectural landmarks—is distorting its programming in response to censorship pressures from the federal government. [...] The post Behold the Fall of “American Greatness” at the Smithsonian Instituti...| National Coalition Against Censorship
(Statement of Focus on the Global South on the Cambodia-Thailand Border War, July 31, 2025) The current border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand is no insignificant conflict. It is a full-fledged border war. Accurate information is still hard to come by, but some sources indicate that after eight days, 22 Cambodian soldiers have died, 22 […]| Focus on the Global South
Press Release 31 July 2025, New Delhi: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on 24 July 2025 by the Governments of India and the UK. Government press releases and media reports have advertised the major opportunities within the CETA. However, the Forum for Trade Justice —a group of 100 civil society organisations and trade […]| Focus on the Global South
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23 July 2025 A trade deal between the US and the Philippines was announced recently after President Marcos, Jr.’s meeting with US President Trump. While the details have yet to be disclosed, and there are reports characterizing the outcome as more “a loose framework of a deal”, what has been reported so far are […]| Focus on the Global South
Let people help you! There is no shame in not being born all-knowing. You don’t need to fend for yourself all the time.| The Michigan Daily
As President of the ULMWP Provisional Government, I welcome the Legislative Council’s first Plenary Session, which was held this week in Jayapura....| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
We stand with our colleagues in Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn (RAPUP) as they prepare to win their union in the upcoming NLRB election on July 16 and 17. As faculty, we know that postdocs and research associates … Read More »| AAUP–Penn
Securitization, racism, and the expulsion of Afghan migrants are clear violations of human rights The Workers’ Union of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, as part of the Iranian and global working class, considers migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees to be as integral parts of every country’s human and labor community. It is essential for […]| Slingers.Collective
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Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “We welcome today’s announcement that Québec is adapting to new automotive market realities by recognising that the province’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets are unattainable. “The adjustments announced are appreciated but more urgent action is needed. Unrealistic sales targets are forcing automakers … Continue reading "CVMA Statement on changes to the Québec zero-emission...| CVMA
Trade Justice Pilipinas Press Statement| Focus on the Global South
In response to today’s Supreme Court’s ruling on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, In Our Own Voice President and CEO Dr. Regina Davis Moss issued the following statement:| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
The following is a statement written and endorsed by members of the Latin American Anarchist Coordination (CALA) and sibling organizations across the Americas, including Black Rose/Rosa Negra. Violence in the Middle East continues to grow exponentially. The war profiteers, the main partners of neoliberal capitalism, impose death on those below, while they become richer with […] The post International Statement: War Between States Means Death for the People appeared first on Black Rose/Rosa ...| Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation
25 June 2025 – On 19 June 2025, European Fact-Checking Standards Network member Media Development Foundation, based in Georgia, received... The post EFCSN stands with Georgian fact-checkers against attacks on civil society and freedom of expression appeared first on European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN).| European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN)
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “The CVMA welcomes the introduction of Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, that includes strengthened authorities and tools to the CBSA and law enforcement to build on their efforts to secure Canada’s borders, deter auto theft, and stem the flow of stolen … Continue reading ""| CVMA
As the 2025 UNOC convenes in Nice, France, from June 8 to 13 under the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,” we put forward this statement and reiterate that Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities have an outsized role in governance, conservation, and sustainable use of our oceans. Read more ▸ The post ICCA Consortium Statement for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference appeared first on ICCA Consortium.| ICCA Consortium
9to5 stands with the community—the hard-working neighbors, parents, friends, and allies—who are at the center of the fight against authoritarianism in this country. As the regime sows fear and chaos and prevents us from exercising our right to protest, we know we must join in our collective power through the kind of resistance we know works—organizing. Americans across races, backgrounds, and parties value our freedoms. But the current ruling regime of the bullies for the billionaires h...| 9to5
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City will part ways with long-standing third-choice goalkeeper Scott Carson this summer, the club have confirmed. The Whitehaven-born shot-stopper originally arrived at…| City Xtra
The CLA issued a Statement on the 23rd May 2025 regarding the detention and deportation of Observers of the trial in Tanzania of opposition leader Tundu| Commonwealth Lawyers Association
The Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA), Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) are| Commonwealth Lawyers Association
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) notes with concern the ongoing debate in Guyana on the “Oil Pollution Prevention Preparedness Response and| Commonwealth Lawyers Association
The Labour Party are running a policy consultation and asking for contributions to be submitted to the national policy forum portal.| www.anothereurope.org
The Women’s Commission of the YCL welcomes the announcement of a Women’s Justice Board which aims to decrease the number of women sent to prison. While this may be the Governments attempt to dress up a necessary response to a prison overpopulation crisis, this is an opportunity for class analysis to shape the narrative.| Young Communist League of Britain
Indonesia has launched a number of devastating airstrikes on a handful of villages in Ilaga, Puncak Regency. These attacks follow last week’s...| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
The President’s skinny budget request released Friday contains deeply alarming cuts to nutrition and food security programs both at home and abroad. These cuts threaten moms and babies around the world and endanger American lives and global interests. Overseas, the PBR cuts down or eliminates programs that provide critical food and nutrition services to moms … The post 1,000 Days Statement on the President’s FY26 skinny budget request appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “British Columbia is eliminating it’s consumer purchase incentive, the Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program, while mandating increasingly unrealistic zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets. The province has the most aggressive ZEV mandate in North America, requiring 90% ZEV sales by 2030. The … Continue reading ""| CVMA
The proposed budget will eliminate critical federal safety net programs, slash funding for health agencies.| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
The HWM FY 2026 budget proposal illustrates the importance of the Fair Share surtax which allows for continued and increased investment in essential areas of education and transportation. It also highlights the need for additional revenue to support our state's most vulnerable residents.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Joint statement by a coalition of authors, performers and other rightsholders active across the EU’s cultural and creative sectors regarding the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice. The third draft of the GPAI Code of Practice undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention...| AGAINST WRITOIDS
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, warned that "businesses are feeling battered and bruised by the heavy cost| SME Magazine
National Coalition Against Censorship condemned the threats by Miami Beach officials to terminate the lease of O Cinema, a local independent theater, and rescind more than $40,000 in grant funding in retaliation for the theater’s screening of the Academy Award-winning film No Other Land.| National Coalition Against Censorship
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “U.S. tariffs on vehicles and parts will have immediate negative consequences for the highly integrated North American automotive industry. The result is higher costs for manufacturers, price increases for consumers, and a less competitive industry. “We continue to urge all parties that … Continue reading "CVMA statement on U.S. auto tariffs" The post CVMA statement on U.S. auto tariffs ap...| CVMA
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association: “While we welcome the return of the Roulez Vert Program, the introduction of new taxes and limitations on electric vehicles (EVs) in the provincial budget will make it more challenging for Quebecers to purchase an EV. Other jurisdictions seek to incentivize EV … Continue reading "CVMA statement on the 2025 Quebec budget" The post CVMA statement on the 2025 Quebec budget appeared first on CVMA.| CVMA
Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on the 8th March, serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment.| Association for Heterodox Economics
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) is deeply concerned by the recent “Dear Colleague Letter” issued by the U.S. Department of Education, which targets and seeks to restrict the teaching of certain race-related concepts in classrooms. This letter claims to address discrimination by eliminating race-based preferences while also targeting 'indoctrination' and the teaching of DEI concepts.| National Coalition Against Censorship
NATIONWIDE — In response to the Trump administration dismissing the Idaho emergency abortion lawsuit and backing South Carolina’s case to block Medicaid funding for medical services at Planned Parenthood, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice and In Our Own Voice Action Fund, released the below statement: “The Trump administration… The post In Our Own Voice Responds to the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on Abortion first appeared on In Our Own Voice.| In Our Own Voice
NATIONWIDE — In response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda and In Our Own Voice Action Fund issued the following statement: “Yesterday evening, President Trump addressed the nation to brag about the chaos and cruelty that| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
NATIONWIDE — In response to the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the Department of Health and Human Services, In Our Own Voice President and CEO Regina Davis Moss released the below statement: “The Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HSS) is deeply troubling for the| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
EFCSN Statement on the Conversion of the Code of Practice on Disinformation to an official DSA Code of Conduct 13...| European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN)
On January 20, the White House issued an executive order stating that the United States government will only recognize two sexes, male and female, as defined “at conception.” The ripple effect of this order will undoubtedly affect public schools, public libraries, and the literature that is shelved in both. Among the many harms it [...] The post NCAC Join Over 40 Organizations in Condemning Trump Administration’s Executive Order Targeting Transgender, Intersex, Nonbinary, and Gender-Non...| National Coalition Against Censorship
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) strongly condemns the recent Executive Order signed by President Trump that aims to censor the teaching of race, gender, and identity in American schools, entitled “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” Make no mistake, this Executive Order is not about ending supposed indoctrination in our schools— it is [...] The post Orwellian Overreach: NCAC Fights Back Against Administration’s Dangerous Attempt to Censor Classrooms appe...| National Coalition Against Censorship
At 11 pm on 31 January 2020 the Withdrawal Agreement commenced. But instead of a new beginning, the following years have only deepened and accelerated the UK’s fundamental crises.| Another Europe is Possible
After 10 memorable years of insight, critique, guidance, and joy, The Film Magazine announces its closure. More information and what to expect next, inside. The post The Film Magazine: 2014-2024 first appeared on The Film Magazine.| The Film Magazine
Today, Governor Maura Healey released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. We are encouraged to see critical investments supported by those who can most afford it, but there is still more to do to meet the needs of families in crisis.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Dear Debian community, Statement on Daniel Pocock The Debian project has successfully taken action to secure its trademarks and interests worldwide, as detailed in our press statement. I would like to personally thank everyone in the community who was involved in this process. I would have loved for you all to have spent your volunteer time on more fruitful things. Debian Boot team might need help I think I've identified the issue that finally motivated me to contact our teams: for a long tim...| Bits from Debian
22 January 2025 – The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) is alarmed by some platforms’ retraction from the same commitments...| European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN)
The National Coalition Against Censorship has long argued that the government should never use its power to pressure companies to censor voices that the government cannot censor itself.| National Coalition Against Censorship
“We are deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Cecile Richards. As former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Cecile was a monumental force in the fight for reproductive health and rights. Her strength and tenacity throughout her decades-long career was guided by her unwavering commitment to reproductive health| In Our Own Voice - National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda
Facing today’s reality and paving the way for the next EU policy agenda If properly enforced, the AI Act will be a step in the right direction but will not be sufficient for a meaningful AI strategy for the cultural and creative industries . Together with 12 other authors’, performers’ and other creative workers’ organisations EWC...| AGAINST WRITOIDS