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Lawsuit Accuses Cesar Chavez of Raping Woman at UFW Compound
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— Sep 9, 2026
Five civil lawsuits filed in Kern County allege that Cesar Chavez raped women in the 1970s at UFW compounds such as La Paz, with plaintiffs accusing the Chavez Foundation and the UFW Foundation of covering up or enabling the abuse. The suits, prompted by a New York Times investigation, name Chavez’s affiliated organizations and seek damages for negligence and civil rights violations, noting that Chavez died in 1993.
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Chris Dalton
Even if Chavez is long gone, organizations tied to him must face consequences for any negligence that allowed harm to these women.
Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs
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— Sep 12, 2026
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.
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Tom Gallagher
Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.
Houthi Projectile Hits Jazan Mosque, Wounding Two in Saudi Arabia
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— Sep 12, 2026
Saudi Civil Defense reports two people injured and damage to a mosque, buildings, and vehicles in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, from a Houthi-fired projectile, with authorities stressing that targeting civilians violates international humanitarian law and that standard response procedures were followed. The incidents reflect a pattern of cross-border attacks and rising regional security tensions in and around Saudi Arabia’s southern border.
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Maya Lindstrom
Authorities rightly point out the breach of humanitarian law here. Damaging mosques and homes won't achieve anything but more suffering.
Charlie Kirk Anniversary Fuels Political Polarization
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— Sep 8, 2026
The gunshot killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 ignited widespread misinformation and conspiracy theories that amplified political polarization, while authorities pursued charges against Tyler James Robinson and witnesses like Hunter Kozak faced online harassment from investigators and fans. As the case unfolds and marks a year, observers note that the tragedy exposed how quickly narratives can diverge from facts, though there is consensus on the need to curb violence and restore civil discourse.
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Tyler Robinson needs to face the firing squad. No excuses. Convict and put this animal down.
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Fort Hood Shooter Gets His Execution Date
Francis Kapper · 3 min · 2h
Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions
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— Sep 14, 2026
The SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Department of Education Says New York Ban on Native American Mascots Was a Violation of Civil Rights
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— May 30, 2025
The Department of Education (DOE) has found that two New York agencies violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act after they banned Native American-inspired mascots and logos, a finding uncovered by the department’s…
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Professor Sued Following Remarks About Founding Fathers
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— Feb 19, 2026
Rowland Rupp, a student at Albany Law School of Union University, has filed a lawsuit accusing Professor Anthony Farley of racial and political discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other…
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Harvard antisemitism suit dismissed; multi-billion-dollar dispute
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— Aug 13, 2026
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Harvard, ruling that the alleged antisemitic incidents were too isolated and episodic to show an ongoing violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The ruling ends the district-court case, though an appeal could follow, and Harvard says it has taken steps to address harassment.
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Justice Dept Reportedly Probing Tish James for Violating Trump’s Civil Rights
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— Aug 8, 2025
A federal investigation has been launched into Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James for potentially violating President Donald Trump’s civil rights through her lawsuit against him, according to multiple…
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Fulton Sheen Becomes First American-Born Bishop Beatified
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the influential Catholic preacher and television broadcaster, was beatified in St. Louis on September 24, honoring a ministry that brought the faith to millions. At the Mass, Cardinal Luis Tagle emphasized Sheen’
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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Probes California Universities’ Admission Policies
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— Mar 28, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it has launched investigations into several elite California universities due to concerns their admissions policies violate federal civil rights law. Stanford and…
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Maxine Waters Suggests Trump’s Goal is a ‘Civil War’
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— Mar 14, 2025
A Democratic congresswoman from California believes President Donald Trump is promoting “violence” so the U.S. ultimately ends in a “civil war.” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) made the conjecture Thursday at the…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Columbia Violated Student Civil Rights With ‘Deliberate Indifference’ About Antisemitism, Federal Probe Finds
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— May 23, 2025
An investigation from the Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found Columbia University violated civil rights in its failure to address antisemitism on campus. HHS said on Thursday…
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EXCLUSIVE: Two Universities Hit With Civil Rights Complaint For Allegedly Continuing Illegal DEI
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— Aug 14, 2025
Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Iowa (UIowa) and Iowa State University (ISU) on Thursday after videos surfaced of administrators at both schools claiming to have…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Surprises ‘The View’ Hosts with Calls for Unity and Civility
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— Nov 4, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) shocked more than a few viewers Tuesday when she joined the co-hosts of “The View” for a surprisingly civil — and at times even warm — conversation about free speech, bipartisanship…
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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now
David Blackmon · 4 min · 3h
Barr Directs Justice Department to ‘Take Action’ Against States Whose Coronavirus Restrictions Infringe on Civil Rights
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— Apr 27, 2020
Attorney General William Barr is ready to take actions against governors who have imposed coronavirus restrictions, aimed at stopping the spread of the virus, that infringe on civil rights. In a memo on Monday, Barr…
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Trump Education Department Says Maine Violated Civil Rights Laws By Allowing Men In Women’s Sports
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— Mar 19, 2025
The Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday it has found the Maine Department of Education in violation of civil rights laws for continuing to allow men to compete in women’s sports. Ed opened an investigation…
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Verdict Announced in George Floyd Civil Rights Case Against 3 Former Officers
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— Feb 25, 2022
Three former police officers involved in the controversial arrest of George Floyd have been found guilty of violating Floyd’s civil rights in a federal trial. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao were convicted…
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After Biden’s South Carolina Win, Democrats Head to Alabama to Commemorate Civil Rights March
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— Mar 1, 2020
Five Democratic presidential contenders will help mark the anniversary of a landmark civil rights march in Alabama on Sunday, the day after strong African-American support powered Joe Biden to a resounding victory in…
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Harris Claims Trump ‘Left Us the Worst Attack on Our Democracy Since the Civil War’
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— Sep 11, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday’s presidential debate that former President Donald Trump “left us the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War,” pointing to the U.S. Capitol riot on January…
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Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Have New Disclaimer
For most, Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are a treat. But some thought they were tricked, leading to Hershey adding a disclaimer to its packaging. On Oct. 6, Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins have a new disclaimer printed on the front of the packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product." The disclaimer is underneath a rendering of the pumpkin-shaped candy that shows a mouth and eyes carved in
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Civil Rights Attorney Sends Alvin Bragg a Message About Using ‘The Race Card’ in Jordan Neely Case
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— May 13, 2023
A Los Angeles civil rights attorney has condemned Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for playing the “race card” in announcing charges against the Marine who put an allegedly violent homeless man in a chokehold…
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Dem Lawmakers Who Fled Texas Sue Gov. Abbott, Claim He Is Violating Civil Rights by Making Them Go Back To Work
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— Aug 9, 2021
Twenty-two Texas Democrats who fled the state rather than face a special legislative session say they are certain their civil rights were violated when Texas officials tried to force them to do their jobs. The…
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Commentary: Geraldo Rivera’s Smug ‘Ghetto’ Question Backfires, Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell Levels Him
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— Apr 11, 2021
Fireworks flew on Fox News this week between network contributors Geraldo Rivera and civil rights attorney Leo Terrell when the two butted heads over liberal ideas on violent crime — and Rivera went one step too far…
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KKR settles $250 million HSR antitrust case
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— Aug 26, 2026
KKR agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. DOJ civil antitrust case alleging repeated failures to file premerger notices and document omissions across at least 16 transactions, the largest penalty for Hart-Scott-Rodino violations. The settlement resolves civil allegations and an ongoing criminal probe, with KKR saying it acted in good faith and that the penalty will be reimbursed by outside law firms.
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Cártel Los Zetas Afirman en Video que No Atacan a Civiles en Ciudad Fronteriza Tras Días de Balaceras
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— Jun 25, 2025
Una de las organizaciones criminales más violentas, que ha sido vinculada a miles de desapariciones forzadas en México, ha hecho un video en el que afirman que no atacan a civiles y piden a la comunidad que continúe con…
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EXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare Fraud
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 5h
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