Tag: Advocacy

Hispanic leaders and civil rights groups are standing behind Vice President Kamala Harris, despite their previous disagreements with the Biden administration on border policies. Robert Rivas, the speaker of the California Assembly, had criticized...

Gun control activists are increasing their efforts to support Kamala Harris and push for stricter gun laws. GIFFORDS, a group founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, has announced a $15 million campaign to target...

New Hampshire has recently enacted a new law that prohibits gender-transition surgeries for minors. Governor Chris Sununu, a Republican, signed this bill along with other related measures. The state will now prevent health professionals...

NBA legend Charles Barkley recently made a statement urging President Biden to consider passing on the torch to a younger generation ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Barkley expressed his respect for President Biden...

An expert on Parkinson’s disease from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House multiple times over the past year, according to official visitor logs. Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist specializing in...

In 1994, the U.S. Congress approved the establishment of a national hotline dedicated to addressing domestic violence as part of the Violence Against Women Act. This landmark law aimed to protect victims of domestic...

The Comstock Act, a set of anti-vice laws from the 19th century, has been largely dormant due to Supreme Court decisions on free speech, birth control, and abortion. However, with the recent overturning of...

Homelessness among veterans is a pressing issue in the United States, with an estimated 40,056 veterans experiencing homelessness on any given night. Despite veterans making up only 6.2% of the population, they make up...

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., recently suggested that the pro-Israel lobby is targeting him because he is an "outspoken Black man." This accusation came during a heated debate with his primary challenger, Westchester County Executive...

Conservative groups are fighting against a crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches by Democrats. Americans for Consumer Protection and Building America's Future have joined forces to launch a campaign aimed at saving these pouches. The...

In the midst of ongoing debates surrounding gun control and the Second Amendment in the United States, one individual's name continues to surface in legal discussions and court rulings: William English, Ph.D. Dr. English,...

Tech companies like TikTok, Instagram, and Bing have been accused of suppressing posts and accounts related to abortion services, causing frustration and confusion among advocacy groups and women's health advocates. For example, TikTok has...

A group of pediatricians, health policy organizations, and conservative groups have come together to push for the cessation of transgender medical treatments for children. The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) and their allies have...

Kim Devins is still haunted by the tragic death of her daughter Bianca. Bianca was killed by a man she met on Instagram, who then shared photos of her lifeless body online. These gruesome...

The Supreme Court recently expressed interest in a significant climate change case brought forward by Hawaii against major oil companies. Democrats are raising concerns about the court's alleged ties to the fossil fuel industry....

Last year, Ashley Garcia created two videos promoting Hey Jane, a telemedicine abortion service. She expressed her frustration, stating, "We shouldn't have to censor ourselves." The groups advocating for abortion rights are accusing major...

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 Key PointsThe Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a significant treaty that came into effect on May 3, 2008, aiming to promote...

Artists and Cultural Organizations in Amed Unite Against InjusticeAmed City Theatre, Middle East Cinema Academy, Ma Music Academy, Women's Culture, Arts and Literature Association (KASED), and Dicle Culture and Art Association have come together...

Activist Tonya Williams Recognized for Advocacy in Canadian Entertainment IndustryFor many, Tonya Williams is best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the popular soap opera The Young and The Restless....

Sandra Oh Supports Hoa Xuande on Set of The SympathizerHoa Xuande, the Australian actor nominated for a Gotham TV Award for his role in the HBO series "The Sympathizer," shared his experience of working...

Fed up with overcrowded classrooms, parents demand info on new school for Kenmount Terrace | CBC NewsParents of students at Larkhall Academy, Leary's Brook Junior High, and Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John's...

Fresh perspective needed to end child marriageADVOCATES for preventing child marriage, both within the government and in society, are understandably frustrated. Despite the national policy setting 18 as the legal age of marriage for...

Bangladesh Takes Significant Steps to Curb Child Marriage with Support from UNFPA and UNICEFDHAKA, 5 June 2024 - In a groundbreaking move, the Bangladesh government, in partnership with UNFPA and UNICEF, has launched Phase...

The Independent Pride List 2024: Celebrating LGBT+ TrailblazersBritain is proud to be viewed as an accepting and inclusive nation, especially during its annual Pride celebrations. The need for year-round support to bring about positive...

Establishment of Department of Mental Health Services Urged by StakeholdersA recent gathering of over 120 interdisciplinary participants focusing on the implementation of the National Mental Health Act 2021 has resulted in a strong call...

nuEra Cannabis Celebrates 4th Annual Pride Month FundraiserIn anticipation of Pride Month, nuEra Cannabis, a prominent cannabis operator in Illinois, is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual Pride Month Fundraiser. This year, the company...