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Lia Thomas to Receive ‘Voice of Inspiration’ Award at Event Sponsored by Dodgers, LAFC

Lia Thomas, the transgender-identifying swimmer who won the 2022 NCAA women’s championship, will receive the Voice of Inspiration Award at Rainbow Labs’ Violet Visionary Awards on Thursday. The event is sponsored by the Los Angeles Dodgers and LA Football Club. According to Rainbow Labs’ website, the award “honors an individual whose story and actions ignite… Continue reading Lia Thomas to Receive ‘Voice of Inspiration’ Award at Event Sponsored by Dodgers, LAFC
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NBC Cuts DEI-Oriented Groups

Amid the separation of NBC and MSNBC, the network is eliminating racially-missioned groups and also laying off roughly 150 staff members. The groups were focused on issues related to black, Asian American, Latino, and LGBTQ demographics.  According to The Wrap, which first reported on the story, “The cuts mean that the verticals NBC BLK, NBC… Continue reading NBC Cuts DEI-Oriented Groups
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Judge Issues Order Preventing ICE from Courtroom Arrests 

Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans signed an order Wednesday stating that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot make arrests in state courtrooms. Chicago, Illinois, where ICE operations are ongoing, is located in Cook County. The order declares that courts must “remain open and accessible” and in such a manner that “litigants and… Continue reading Judge Issues Order Preventing ICE from Courtroom Arrests 
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Major American Automaker Shifts Production from Canada Back to US

Stellantis, one of the largest American automakers, announced this week that it will move production of a Jeep model from Ontario, Canada, to the United States as part of an effort to prioritize domestic manufacturing. The company had previously planned to build the Jeep Compass at its assembly plant in Ontario but now intends to… Continue reading Major American Automaker Shifts Production from Canada Back to US
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Instagram Begins Strict Censorship of Feeds for Teen Accounts

On Tuesday, Meta announced it will be establishing a new teen-safety measure for users of Instagram that will filter feeds and prevent certain types of explicit content from being seen by users under the age of 18 barring permission from a parent. The overall aim is to make teenage content no more explicit than that… Continue reading Instagram Begins Strict Censorship of Feeds for Teen Accounts
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Los Angeles County Declares Local State of Emergency Over ICE Raids

Los Angeles County officials declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The proclamation, issued by County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s office, described the situation as an emergency, saying, “What’s happening in our communities is an emergency and Los Angeles County is treating it like one.” “Declaring… Continue reading Los Angeles County Declares Local State of Emergency Over ICE Raids
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Kansas Professor Calls for Doxxing of ICE Agents, Urges Activists to Disrupt Immigration Operations

A Kansas community college professor is facing backlash after calling for the doxxing of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and encouraging activists to interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Steve Werkmeister, an English professor at Johnson County Community College, made a post on BlueSky promoting tactics for anti-ICE activists. He reposted a flyer distributed by… Continue reading Kansas Professor Calls for Doxxing of ICE Agents, Urges Activists to Disrupt Immigration Operations
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Visas of 50 Mexican Politicians Revoked by US Government

The US Department of State has revoked the visas of 50 Mexican politicians amid efforts to address drug trafficking and other cartel operations in Mexico. The exact relationship between these politicians and any cartel is reportedly based on suspicion. According to Reuters, “One of the sources, a senior Mexican politician, said more than 50 politicians from… Continue reading Visas of 50 Mexican Politicians Revoked by US Government
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ICE Plans to Expand Social Media Surveillance for Potential Deportation Leads

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to expand its social media surveillance operations by hiring nearly 30 private contractors to monitor social media posts.  According to a report earlier this month by WIRED, the agency is seeking private vendors to run a multiyear surveillance program operating out of facilities in Vermont and Southern… Continue reading ICE Plans to Expand Social Media Surveillance for Potential Deportation Leads
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Charlie Kirk Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Tuesday, the White House honored the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk on the late TPUSA founder’s birthday, bestowing him with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Trump gave remarks on Kirk and his life and the effect he made on America’s youth.  “He had great enthusiasm to be successful. He fought for… Continue reading Charlie Kirk Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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American Musicians Condemn ICE Openly During Concerts

Amid the Trump administration’s fervent efforts to crackdown on illegal immigration, several artists and celebrities have expressed disdain toward US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in public settings.  At a concert on October 10 in Chicago, Illinois, hip hop artist Chance the Rapper (whose real name is Chancelor Johnathan Bennett) had a screen graphic depicting the… Continue reading American Musicians Condemn ICE Openly During Concerts
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Activists Vandalize Christopher Columbus Mural in Spain with Red Paint on National Holiday

Climate change activists in Spain marked their nation’s Columbus Day on Sunday by vandalizing a historic mural of Christopher Columbus at Madrid’s Naval Museum. Two members of the environmental group “Futuro Vegetal,” meaning “Vegetarian Future,” were caught on video throwing red paint at the 1892 painting First Tribute to Christopher Columbus by Spanish artist José… Continue reading Activists Vandalize Christopher Columbus Mural in Spain with Red Paint on National Holiday
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