Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away at 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson Passes Away at 84 Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson has died, marking the end of an era. He was 84 years old. Jackson, who had previously run for president, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and loved ones. His family shared their grief on Facebook, stating that he […]
Iran Selected as Vice-Chair for the Committee on Democracy and Women’s Rights
The situation at the United Nations took a surprising turn on Thursday when Iran, a nation known for its severe treatment of women and violent repression of civil dissent, was named vice-chair of the UN Commission on Social Development (CSocD), which focuses on women’s rights and democracy. “Here’s yet another reason to steer clear of […]
Abbott criticizes the stance on states’ rights in Minnesota as ‘sheer hypocrisy’ following the Biden administration.
Texas Governor Critiques Minnesota Democrats on States’ Rights Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called out Democrats for “hypocrisy” regarding claims of states’ rights in Minnesota, especially after the Biden administration’s actions towards state border protection faced heavy criticism and lawsuits. “Hypocrisy really fits here, because suddenly Minnesota is asserting states’ rights,” Abbott remarked in an […]
First Financial Bank agrees to pay $10.1 million for convention center naming rights
First financial bank pays $10.1 million for convention center naming rights Downtown Cincinnati’s Convention Center has undergone a transformation, reopening after an 18-month closure for a $2.5 billion renovation. Earlier this month, it was officially named the First Financial Center. Our reporter, Lindsay Stone, was on hand for the unveiling. So, here it is—drumroll, please—the […]
Sanctuary Cities Should Be Excluded from Civil Rights Legislation
Many Democratic leaders warn that economies in sanctuary cities, which largely rely on immigrant labor and feature low wages, are facing collapse as President Donald Trump urges strict adherence to labor laws. “We’re now being expected to bear the financial burden of federal enforcement activities,” stated the Treasurer of 16 States to President Trump. “This […]
Elie Honig Clarifies How Maxwell Might Have Unintentionally Given Up Her Fifth Amendment Rights
CNN’s senior legal analyst, Ellie Honig, remarked on Monday that Ghislaine Maxwell might have compromised her Fifth Amendment rights by previously engaging in discussions with federal authorities. Maxwell had a meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in late July regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein and her supposed involvement in a human trafficking ring. […]
Iran Imposes Additional 7-Year Prison Sentence on Nobel-Winning Human Rights Activist
A lawyer representing Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist, announced that the government extended her prison sentence by an additional seven-and-a-half years on Saturday. This decision is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following recent mass protests throughout the country. Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, shared on social media that Mohammadi received a […]
Don Lemon likens the arrest of church protesters against ICE to civil rights activists.
Don Lemon Reflects on Arrest and Civil Rights Former CNN anchor Don Lemon drew parallels between his recent arrest and the experiences of historical civil rights activists during a speech on Saturday. Speaking at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Greater New York, Lemon recounted his recent arrest for allegedly participating in an anti-immigrant enforcement […]
Women athletes parody ACLU trans rights video in new response ad campaign
On Saturday, several female athletes and sports advocates took a jab at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) with an ad reminiscent of Super Bowl commercials. The ad, created by XX-XY Athletics, was spearheaded by Save Women’s Sports, led by Riley Gaines. It specifically targets the ACLU for a recent video featuring former women’s soccer […]
The human rights concern that Hollywood stars overlook
Last weekend, celebrities at the Grammy Awards took the opportunity to criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, these vocal “human rights activists” remained notably silent regarding the plight of people suffering under the Iranian regime. It’s been nearly a month since a report revealed that over 36,500 Iranians were killed by security forces during […]