Taliban Approves Slavery and Domestic Abuse in Revised Criminal Code
Recently, Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, sanctioned a new criminal law that has been reported by various media outlets. This law significantly broadens men’s legal rights to inflict physical violence on women and children, and it could potentially establish a formal hierarchy of “slaves” within Afghanistan. The Taliban, recognized as an extremist Islamic organization, […]
Europe Investigates Chinese Fast Fashion App Shein for Selling ‘Childlike’ Sex Dolls Linked to Slavery Issues
European Commission Investigates Shein for Potential Violations The European Commission (EC) announced on Tuesday that it will investigate the Chinese fast fashion app Shein for several potential issues. These include accusations of an “addictive” user interface that takes advantage of consumers and the controversial sale of dolls resembling children. According to French newspaper Le Monde, […]
Judge tells National Park Service to bring back slavery exhibit
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery-Related Exhibits A federal judge has mandated the National Park Service (NPS) to reinstate slavery-related exhibits that had been removed from the Presidential House grounds. The President’s House, located in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, honors the lives of the nine enslaved people owned by George Washington. On Monday, […]
Judge instructs Trump administration to bring back slavery displays to presidential home location.
Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibits A Philadelphia judge has ruled in favor of the city in a lawsuit aimed at reinstating slavery exhibits that were removed from the presidential mansion, known as the President’s House, back in January. This move traces back to a March 2025 executive order from former President Donald Trump called […]
Trump should give Arlington County back to D.C. due to its slavery history
Virginia’s Redistricting Controversy The Virginia Democratic Party has put forward a proposal for a new electoral map that could potentially allow Democrats to secure 10 out of the 11 seats in the state House of Representatives. This outcome seems quite unusual, considering that Virginia voted 46% for Trump in the last election—leaving Republicans with just […]
California’s effort to combat sex trafficking results in 611 arrests and the rescue of 14 children from modern slavery, according to officials
Significant Action Against Sex Trafficking in California California has seen a significant crackdown on sex trafficking, resulting in approximately 600 arrests and the rescue of over 150 individuals, including minors, as part of a large operation aimed at combatting “modern-day slavery.” This announcement was made by authorities on Tuesday. At a press conference, law enforcement […]
National Park Service Takes Down Slavery Display at ‘First White House’
National Park Service Removes Slavery Exhibits from Historical Site The National Park Service has taken down slavery exhibits at the Philadelphia site where President George Washington lived, a significant location when Philadelphia served as one of the early capitals of the United States. This action follows a directive from President Trump issued last March, which […]
Democratic governor rejected slavery reparations bill, yet other Democrats in his state have now sustained it.
Maryland Moves Forward with Slave Reparations Commission Maryland is set to create a new commission focused on studying reparations for slavery following prolonged debates in the legislature. The Maryland General Assembly, on Tuesday, successfully overrode Democratic Governor Wes Moore’s veto of legislation aimed at establishing this commission. The Senate passed the override with a vote […]
Transforming a Culture of Slavery – Daily Devotional
Reflecting on the 160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment This month, we’re recognizing the 160th anniversary of a significant milestone—the ratification of the treaty that abolished slavery in the United States. The 13th Amendment was passed by Congress in January 1865, but it only officially became part of the Constitution later. It’s remarkable to think […]
Cleansing History: National Park Service taking down displays on slavery
History isn’t meant to be comfortable; it should be authentic. Right now, we’re noticing some troubling trends. There seems to be an ongoing effort to sanitize the American narrative, making it more palatable. But no amount of bleach can truly erase the blood, wounds, and chains that lie at this nation’s core. A recent report […]