Yale is facing a civil rights complaint regarding its scholarship program that limits eligibility based on race.
Yale University Faces Civil Rights Complaints Over Discriminatory Training Program Yale University is under scrutiny as civil rights complaints have been filed related to a training program that restricts eligibility for non-white applicants. The Legal Anti-Government Foundation’s Equality Protection Project has targeted both the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and Yale School of Medicine. […]
Gay journalist expresses concern that the LGBTQ movement has shifted from a fight for civil rights to chaos.
Andrew Sullivan Reflects on Changes in the LGBTQ Movement On Thursday, journalist Andrew Sullivan shared his thoughts on the LGBTQ movement, expressing a sense of disconnection from what he views as its “radical” direction. In a recent essay for the New York Times, Sullivan articulated his dismay over how the gay rights movement seems to […]
Xi’s Fallen Generals and China’s Concealed Civil Conflict
Winston Churchill once likened the inner workings of Soviet Marxists to “bulldogs fighting under the carpet.” You could sense the turmoil and movements, but until the dog emerged, nobody really knew what was happening. Fast forward to today, and a similar fuss seems to be brewing under the surface in China, with emerging evidence suggesting […]
Scholar Issues Caution About Possible Civil War
Warnings of Civil Conflict in Europe A London academic is urging policymakers and military leaders to take steps to reduce the potential impact of civil war. David Betts, a war professor from King’s College London, indicates that several European nations are currently displaying signs akin to pre-war conditions. His research suggests there’s a statistically significant […]
Latino civil rights organization cautions against irresponsible actions at demonstrations
The largest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S. has expressed concern over “reckless behavior” during protests against President Trump’s immigration policies as demonstrations gain momentum nationwide. The National Guard is being mobilized in several states in response. On Thursday, the United Latin American Citizens’ Federation (LULAC) released a “National Safety Advisory” following Texas Governor […]
New DOJ Civil Division leader instructs team to prioritize conservative issues
New DOJ Civil Division Director Sets Conservative Priorities Following his confirmation, the new director of the Department of Justice’s civil division, Brett Shumate, promptly sent out a memo to staff. He emphasized a focus on certain conservative priorities, including tackling anti-Semitism and reevaluating policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this internal communication, obtained by […]
The president has the authority to grant pardons for civil offenses according to the Constitution.
President Trump has approached the power of pardon in a manner that many found unexpected. He has granted forgiveness to individuals involved in the January 6th events and occasionally overlooked the usual protocols of the Department of Justice for processing pardon applications. Recently, a Wall Street Journal article described the pardon practices during Trump’s second […]
Skeletons of Confederate soldiers from the Civil War found at Colonial Williamsburg
Discovery of Civil War Skeletons in Colonial Williamsburg Recently, archaeologists made an intriguing discovery in colonial Williamsburg. Contrary to what some might expect, the skeletons found there were not remnants from the Revolutionary War. The Associated Press reported that the excavation revealed a human skull along with four complete skeletons and three legs that had […]
Civil rights organizations find troops in LA ‘concerning’
Civil Rights Groups Challenge Deployment of Federal Forces in LA Civil rights organizations have accused the Trump administration of sending thousands of soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles following a surge of immigration protests. In a joint appeal, the groups called on President Trump to heed the requests of local leaders to withdraw federal troops. […]
Presidents from Trump to Lincoln who deployed troops to address civil unrest in the US
In response to riots concerning anti-immigration policies, President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles, amidst backlash from Democrats. These Marines are on standby but have yet to be actively engaged. If they are summoned, they would be equipped with shields and batons, though they do not possess arresting powers. This situation, […]