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EXCLUSIVE: Two Universities Hit With Civil Rights Complaint For Allegedly Continuing Illegal DEI — Aug 14, 2025Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Iowa (UIowa) and Iowa State University (ISU) on Thursday after videos surfaced of administrators at both schools claiming to have…

Fired pardon attorney sues DOJ over Gibson gun-rights case — Sep 3, 2026Liz Oyer, the former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully fired in March 2025 after refusing to advocate for restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, amid pressure from officials tied to President Trump. She argues the termination violated civil service protections and First Amendment rights and seeks reinstatement, while DOJ and White House officials have not provided a substantive response to her claims.

Jared Kim If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs.

Algeria Battles Deadly Wildfires, President Seeks Death Penalty — Sep 3, 2026Algeria is fighting an unprecedented wave of wildfires sweeping multiple provinces, with Jijel bearing the worst damage and official deaths at 12 while fears of higher casualties grow as footage shows mass graves and extensive destruction. President Tebboune has called for reinstating the death penalty for arsonists and lifting Algeria's moratorium on executions, a move drawing criticism from rights groups as Civil Protection and army units battle the blazes and thousands of livestock are lost.

New Oklahoma Anti-Riot Law Protects Drivers Who Kill or Injure Rioters While Fleeing for SafetyReporting — Apr 23, 2021Cornered motorists who run over violent demonstrators or rioters on roads and highways if they feel threatened are now protected from civil and criminal liability in Oklahoma after lawmakers passed a common-sense…

IJRAmericans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting?James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 12h

ACLU honors Springsteen, Kaepernick at Washington event — Jul 25, 2026Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick were honored with the ACLU’s Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the ACLU Biennial Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., with Springsteen using the moment to praise everyday Americans and defend democratic principles while performing “Streets of Minneapolis.” The event underscored Springsteen’s ongoing advocacy for civil liberties and his credit to those who work to protect neighbors’ rights.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Trump Admin Probing California’s Enviro Agency Over ‘Racial Equity’ — Aug 27, 2025The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Civil Rights Division announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA) to determine whether it is engaging in…

Biden’s Justice Department Nominees Face Senate Confirmation HearingReporting — Mar 9, 2021President Joe Biden’s nominees for the No. 2 and No. 3 Justice Department jobs face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and will likely be questioned on topics from civil rights to protecting the United States…

EXCLUSIVE: Civil Rights Group Calls For Federal Investigation Of State University Over ‘Hidden’ DEI — Jan 28, 2026Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) on Wednesday filed a federal complaint calling for an investigation into Arizona State University (ASU) after an administrator was caught on a hidden camera admitting the university…

McMahon Vows ‘Biological Reality’ Not Up For Debate As Supreme Court Hears Title IX Cases — Jan 13, 2026Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Title IX, the civil rights rule meant to protect women from discrimination, will continue to be governed by “biological reality” as she spoke on the steps of the Supreme Court…

On X · @UTDTreyMan United Fan Account Sparks Banter by Preferring Man City vs Sunderland Over Madrid DerbyPopular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey (1.8M followers) posted a blunt rejection of the Real Madrid–Atlético Madrid derby, urging people instead to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland and calling the Premier League fixture “a football match.” The post is trending due to the account’s large following, classic football tribal banter on a matchday with overlapping games, and the always-reliable Premier League vs La Liga quality debate. Reaction is mostly one-sided toward agreement or amused banter; ~65-75% agreeing or positively engaging with the post’s position (prefer City–Sunderland / PL superiority), ~20-30% disagreeing or mocking it.927 likes · 11m

Iowa Puts ‘Gender Identity’ Craze To Rest — Jul 1, 2025A new Iowa law went into effect on Tuesday that removes “gender identity” from the state’s civil rights code, making Iowa the first state to formally roll back so-called gender identity protections. Signed in March by…

HRMI reports U.S. human rights deterioration in 2025 — Aug 25, 2026HRMI’s 2025 data show the United States’ civil and political rights deteriorated further, with steep declines in protections against forced disappearance, freedom of religion, and freedoms of expression and assembly, exacerbated by warrantless arrests, incommunicado detention, and deadly airstrikes. The findings contrast with President Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. is doing better, highlighting a gap between official rhetoric and scholarly assessments of rights performance across decades.

YourlistVS BattleSoccer vs American FootballThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.Soccer vs American Football · 146 votes — pick a side

Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks — Aug 25, 2026The Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan’s Kardud and Abu Hamama, triggering displacement and highlighting ethnic targeting as a potential violation of international humanitarian law. These killings occur within Sudan’s broader civil war, which has intensified calls for international pressure to stop attacks on civilians and protect civilians, especially women and children.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Outline Sweeping Plan to Cut Federal Regulations And Staffing — Nov 20, 2024Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy published an op-ed Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal that revealed their huge plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Civil service protections won’t shield federal…

DOJ Plans To Use Abortion Lobby’s Favorite Law To Protect Pregnancy Centers — Jun 19, 2025Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon promised to hold criminals accountable for bombing and vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers with the same law formerly used to jail pro-lifers. Dhillon’s…

SSandra RhodesEmotional Ed Sheeran Returns to Stage in PhillySinger Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing criticism due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," an emotional Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so s1h

Education Dept. Demands Accountability — Jul 21, 2026The Trump administration announced Friday that it is taking new steps to address sexual misconduct by adults in K-12 schools across the country. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said it has released updated guidance reminding schools that receive federal funding of their legal responsibility to protect students and respond properly when allegations […]

QuizieQuizCan you still pass 6th grade?Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.4 min · today's quiz

New Bill Would Create Permanent Protections For Muslims — Jul 21, 2026Today’s unsettling political development comes from Massachusetts, where lawmakers are considering legislation that would establish a permanent state commission focused specifically on residents who practice Islam. The proposals, H.3351 and S.2134, are titled “An Act promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth.” At first glance, that sounds like a standard […]

Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain — Jul 24, 2026France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to combat rampant wildfires along the Atlantic coast, with tens of thousands evacuated in Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine as firefighting aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters from Croatia, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia head to assist. Spain has declared a national state of emergency in Madrid and Ávila over fires affecting thousands, while other regions including Sicily face severe wildfire conditions amid a broader European heatwave and firefighting efforts.

Broad Injunctions Across U.S. Employment RightsPolitics — Jul 24, 2026In Michigan, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction to Right to Life of Michigan and a Pregnancy Resource Center, blocking enforcement concerns under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act on expressive-association grounds. In New York, Plug Power won a preliminary injunction against a former senior director over a noncompete, citing irreparable harm from loss of confidential information and customer relationships; in Arizona, a court denied summary judgment on FLSA overtime claims as disputes over whether a lieutenant’s duties were exempt managerial or non-exempt first-responder remain for a jury; in Pakistan, internships at top law firms are scrutinized as widespread unpaid training with weak regulatory protections; in Washington, a wage-and-hour suit against Cornerstone Building Brands survives to proceed, with allegations of unpaid overtime and other violations.