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While many nonprofits rely on government dollars, about half of those that edited or watered down diversity, equity and inclusion language in their mission statements reported receiving no government funding.
Under Trump, More Than 1,000 Nonprofits Strip DEI Language From Tax Forms
As the Trump administration ordered agencies to eradicate “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed such language from the mission statem...
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
While many nonprofits rely on government dollars, about half of those that edited or watered down diversity, equity and inclusion language in their mission statements reported receiving no government funding.
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When Orlando Bloom attended the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos following his public split with Katy Perry, he looked happy and content with his new life as a single man.
Orlando Bloom takes swipe at ex Katy Perry over new Justin Trudeau romance
www.mirror.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
When Orlando Bloom attended the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos following his public split with Katy Perry, he looked happy and content with his new life as a single man.
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"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others," Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said.
Elon’s friends are not refugees. They are white con artists.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
Elon’s friends are not refugees. They are white con artists.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
The Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.”
Episcopal Church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in U.S.
"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others," Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said.
nbcnews.to
May 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others," Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said.
Elon’s friends are not refugees. They are white con artists.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
Elon’s friends are not refugees. They are white con artists.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
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Another first…
The new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
The new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Another first…
The new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
The new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
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Marco Rubio is secretary of state, national security advisor, national archivist, AND YOUR OBGYN
a group of nurses and a doctor are standing around a patient in a hospital bed and talking to her .
ALT: a group of nurses and a doctor are standing around a patient in a hospital bed and talking to her .
media.tenor.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Marco Rubio is secretary of state, national security advisor, national archivist, AND YOUR OBGYN
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Harriet Tubman freed enslaved people and fought for justice.
The "Mothers of the Confederacy" built statues of the people who enslaved them.
Who deserves to be honored?
We know the answer.
#AntiConfederateHistoryMonth #ReclaimHistory
The "Mothers of the Confederacy" built statues of the people who enslaved them.
Who deserves to be honored?
We know the answer.
#AntiConfederateHistoryMonth #ReclaimHistory
April 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Harriet Tubman freed enslaved people and fought for justice.
The "Mothers of the Confederacy" built statues of the people who enslaved them.
Who deserves to be honored?
We know the answer.
#AntiConfederateHistoryMonth #ReclaimHistory
The "Mothers of the Confederacy" built statues of the people who enslaved them.
Who deserves to be honored?
We know the answer.
#AntiConfederateHistoryMonth #ReclaimHistory
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Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool's "Timcast" channel is part of today's White House press pool.
The Chicago high school dropout who became an alt-right media superstar was apparently paid $100,000 per episode by a covert propaganda campaign funded by Russia.
The Chicago high school dropout who became an alt-right media superstar was apparently paid $100,000 per episode by a covert propaganda campaign funded by Russia.
How right-wing podcaster from Chicago landed at center of federal probe into Russian meddling
Tim Pool, a Chicago high school dropout who became an alt-right media superstar, was apparently paid $100,000 per episode by a covert propaganda campaign funded by Russia, according to a new federal…
chicago.suntimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool's "Timcast" channel is part of today's White House press pool.
The Chicago high school dropout who became an alt-right media superstar was apparently paid $100,000 per episode by a covert propaganda campaign funded by Russia.
The Chicago high school dropout who became an alt-right media superstar was apparently paid $100,000 per episode by a covert propaganda campaign funded by Russia.
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The 6888th, the all black women's battalion, is depicted in the movie "Six Triple Eight." One of its members, Helen Henderson (right), was from Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), VA.
#BlackHistoryMonth @ww2historygal.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social
www.jamesflee.com/helen-hender...
#BlackHistoryMonth @ww2historygal.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social
www.jamesflee.com/helen-hender...
February 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The 6888th, the all black women's battalion, is depicted in the movie "Six Triple Eight." One of its members, Helen Henderson (right), was from Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), VA.
#BlackHistoryMonth @ww2historygal.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social
www.jamesflee.com/helen-hender...
#BlackHistoryMonth @ww2historygal.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social
www.jamesflee.com/helen-hender...
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Agencies within the Trump administration have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents. These terms appeared in government memos, in official and unofficial agency guidance and in other documents. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Agencies within the Trump administration have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents. These terms appeared in government memos, in official and unofficial agency guidance and in other documents. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Cannot say enough about this story by the amazing Hannah Beech: the most remarkable thing I've read in a while. Super worth your time.
#Philippines #drugwar #internationaljustice #humanrights www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/w...
#Philippines #drugwar #internationaljustice #humanrights www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/w...
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Cannot say enough about this story by the amazing Hannah Beech: the most remarkable thing I've read in a while. Super worth your time.
#Philippines #drugwar #internationaljustice #humanrights www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/w...
#Philippines #drugwar #internationaljustice #humanrights www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/w...
Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/o...
Opinion | Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?
This is not the first time the world has overlooked violence in Congo.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/o...
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President Trump promised voters that he would enact policies to bring prices down on “Day 1.” Inflation figures released on Wednesday showed that consumer prices ticked up unexpectedly, with the cost of food at home, primarily eggs, as one of the biggest factors fueling the increase. nyti.ms/4hBg4nu
February 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
President Trump promised voters that he would enact policies to bring prices down on “Day 1.” Inflation figures released on Wednesday showed that consumer prices ticked up unexpectedly, with the cost of food at home, primarily eggs, as one of the biggest factors fueling the increase. nyti.ms/4hBg4nu
This is ridiculous.
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This is ridiculous.
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NEW: Black civil servants working to advance minority health are being targeted by a right -wing group that is posting their photos and personal info online and calling on Trump to fire them. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
Right-Wing Group Publishes ‘D.E.I. Watch List’ Targeting Federal Workers
The American Accountability Foundation list included names and photos of more than 50 people, many in programs aimed at improving the health of people of color.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
NEW: Black civil servants working to advance minority health are being targeted by a right -wing group that is posting their photos and personal info online and calling on Trump to fire them. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
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About two-thirds of colleges offer diversity training to faculty, but some studies show the training is ineffective or may even backfire. chroni.cl/41jHngW
Diversity Training Is Everywhere. The Evidence Is Mixed.
People like to believe that a quick fix will change campus culture, but it doesn’t.
chroni.cl
December 4, 2024 at 7:12 PM
About two-thirds of colleges offer diversity training to faculty, but some studies show the training is ineffective or may even backfire. chroni.cl/41jHngW
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The Associated Press said Monday it was cutting its staff by 8% as part of a plan to adapt to fast-changing conditions in the media industry. The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The AP played a key role in calling races across the U.S.
Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%
The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM
The Associated Press said Monday it was cutting its staff by 8% as part of a plan to adapt to fast-changing conditions in the media industry. The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The AP played a key role in calling races across the U.S.