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Published on Feb 1, 2021

Is The U.S. Actually A ‘police State’?

On 25 January 2021, America’s National Public Radio headlined “Fatal Police Shootings Of Unarmed Black People Reveal Troubling Patterns” and reported that: Since 2015, police officers have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black men and women nationwide, …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 1, 2021

As Virus Variants Spread, ‘No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe’

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — As a dangerous variant of the coronavirus first discovered in South Africa sickens and kills thousands across the country, Jan Matsena has shown up every day to stock the shelves at a Cape Town supermarket, terrified that he, too, …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2021

'Forbes' list of 'Most Influential Spaniards 2020': All female for the first time

GAINING a foothold on the Forbes list usually means being a billionaire, although another method is becoming one of the most influential Spaniards of the year. Queen Letizia, shown here with her husband King Felipe VI, heads up Forbes' ranking of 2020…

Source: thinkSPAIN - Neutral
Published on Jan 29, 2021

Ralph Fiennes's 20 best film performances – ranked!

This version of Dickens’s Great Expectations, scripted by David Nicholls, was maybe not groundbreaking but was watchable and featured Ralph Fiennes as the convict Magwitch. He is seen first leaping out and scaring Pip in the churchyard with a convict’s …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2020

Coronavirus: Police Federation chief welcomes appointment of human rights lawyer to scrutinise emergency powers

The appointment of one of Scotland’s top human rights lawyers to oversee scrutiny of new emergency police powers has been welcomed by the Scottish Police Federation. General secretary Calum Steele praised the selection of John Scott QC to review Police …

Source: Press and Journal - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2021

‘The Finest Supermarket in Kabul’, the tale of a tragic bombing in Afghanistan

January 28, 2011. It was a usual Friday afternoon in Kabul. Residents were praying, drinking, and shopping when the bomb tragically exploded in Wazir Akbar Khan. The Finest Supermarket in Kabul creates a story of fictional characters involved in this real- …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2020

Responding to Franklin Graham, Hoylman Demands Medical Providers’ Human Rights Law Pledge

The field hospital established this week by Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse in Central Park's East Meadow. Reuters/ Jeenah Moon In the wake of widespread concern about radical anti-LGBTQ evangelical Franklin Graham’s non-profit, …

Source: Gay City News - Left-wing
Published on Jan 28, 2021

Moyo elected IBA president, makes history

Chairman and senior partner of leading law firm Scanlen and Holderness, Sternford Moyo, is the new president of the International Bar Association (IBA). Hailing from Zimbabwe, Moyo is the first IBA president of African descent in the history of the 74-year …

Source: NewsDay - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 19, 2020

Movie that nearly killed Clooney’s career

He is now one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, yet George Clooney has said his disastrous 1997 movie Batman & Robin nearly ruined his career as people refused to work with him. The 59-year-old also said film industry types looked down on him because he …

Source: News.com.au - Neutral
Published on Jan 27, 2021

As China’s Gig Economy Booms, Concerns Grow Over Worker Protections

WASHINGTON - Liu Jin wanted his due — $733 in back pay. As a scooter driver in a blue uniform, Liu gigged for Ele.me, an online food delivery service owned by the Alibaba Group, a growing multibillion-dollar behemoth that dominates China’s e-commerce. On …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 27, 2021

Liberia: Restraint Placed on 5-15 Radio Is a Violation of the Constitution - Atty. Kofi Woods - Front Page Africa

Gbarnga – Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods says restraint placed on Radio Bushord D-15 by the government not to relay the Costa Show is a glaring violation of the Constitution, regional and international human rights law and suppression of free speech that must …

Source: Liberian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 22, 2020

How the 1960 Sharpeville massacre sparked the birth of international human rights law

It’s been 60 years since the Sharpeville massacre, when 69 unarmed civilians were killed by armed South African police on March 21 1960. The significance of the date is reflected in the fact that it now marks the International Day for the Elimination of …

Source: Video Games UK & Ireland Yahoo - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 14, 2020

Don't Get "Blocked" From a New Job Because of Social Media

Majority of Employers Now Screen Social Media to Gain A 3D Perspective of Job Candidates Latest Results from The Harris Poll TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian hiring decision-makers agree that looking at a candidate’s …

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Published on Oct 14, 2020

David Greene: Condemning lawyers for doing their jobs is inherently dangerous

Becoming president of the Law Society a week after the prime minister launched a populist attack on “lefty” lawyers presents David Greene with a challenging dilemma. In Covid-disrupted times, the upbeat solicitor and dancing enthusiast must keep in close …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 26, 2021

United stand against massive crackdown on activists sought

The string of illegal arrests of activists has shown the current “political repression and criminalization of dissent” in the Philippines and must spur domestic efforts against human rights abuses, a human rights watchdog said on Tuesday. (FACEBOOK/ …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt's Arab Spring: The bleak reality 10 years after the uprising

Freedom, justice and human dignity — Egyptians took these three central concerns to the streets at their first protest rally on January 25, 2011. The following weeks were marked by further protests against the political and social conditions people had …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 5, 2020

Coatbridge students treated to visit from top international human rights lawyer

A LEADING international human rights lawyer gave Coatbridge students a fascinating insight into his extraordinary career. Professor Nils Melzer, the human rights chair of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, paid a visit …

Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt: Amnesty slams 'inhumane' prison conditions

The human rights organization Amnesty International published a scathing report on Monday decrying the inhumane conditions in Egyptian prisons a decade after the Arab Spring uprising. According to the report, prisoners were kept in squalid conditions and …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Assam’s Constitution centres bridge gap between state and ‘stateless’

Since December 2020, three districts have seen the establishment of SSKs by community membersKolkata/Guwahati: As farmers exercise their constitutional right to protest in New Delhi on Tuesday, the locality of Kalgachia in the minority-dominated …

Source: Times of India - Uncategorized

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Published on December 10, 2020 - 20:56 GMT

NYS Division of Human Rights Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law September 23, 2020 New ...

The New York State Division of Human Rights announced that it will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law, and International Human Rights Day, by presenting an exciting virtual conference series bringing together civil rights …

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Published on February 18, 2021 - 05:28 GMT

In Celebration of Black Americans with Disabilities

Article by Angela Nevin We know that month-long celebrations can fizzle and wane as the month goes by. So, we want to take the opportunity to add a fresh voice to celebrating the individuals who make a difference in the lives of Black Americans with …

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Published on August 5, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

Amazon Watch Takes On “Judicial Corruption in the U.S.” with Webinar in Support of Human Rights Lawyer Steven Donziger

August 6 event supporting DonzigerDefense.com features Roger Waters, Civil Liberties Defense Center’s Lauren Regan & Global Witness’s Simon Taylor NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amazon Watch announced today a special …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

Revoking Real Estate Licenses for Violations of Human Rights Law

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S6874-A/ A8903-A) explicitly granting the Department of State the authority to discipline real estate professionals found to have violated provisions of the state Human Rights Law by revoking or …

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Published on February 8, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

Senate Majority To Advance Legislative Package To Combat Housing Discrimination

(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will advance major legislation to continue addressing housing discrimination across New York State. This legislative package was created following two public hearings on housing discrimination that …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Tamils Unitedly Urge UN Human Rights Council to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court (ICC)

" we urge Member States to take decisive and timely action to grant redress to the people who have been denied justice thus far" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a joint letter to 47 Member States …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:39 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:26 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 10:45 GMT

Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Encourages a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Delaware to Call Attorney ...

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE , USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are encouraging a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma or their family members to call attorney Erik …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:48 GMT

Executives Use Yoga to Improve Leadership

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do yoga and leadership have in common? “Everything,” according to Shar McBee at Joy of Leadership, a leadership training company in Los Angeles. “In Sanskrit ‘yoga’ …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Denver Criminal Defense Law Firm McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP Promotes Josh Amos to Partner

Josh Amos is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over ten years of trial experience, including the defense of Colorado marijuana criminal charges. DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEWS RELEASE FOR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Acclaimed Author & Educator, Joshua M. Greene, Examines the Rise of Racism and Antisemitic Hate Crimes

"If we have learned anything from history, it is that doing nothing is not an option. Standing by is to stand with the oppressors and against the victims." LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2019, a …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

Acclaimed Criminal Attorney Vince Imhoff Notes: “Criminal Justice Reformers Clock Big Wins in California”

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since a decade ago, when California began to embrace improvements to the criminal sentencing system, police and prosecutors have resisted, claiming that the measures went too far …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

Acclaimed Bankruptcy Attorney, Charles Daff, on 11 Things To Do (And NOT Do) Before Filing Bankruptcy

By Charles Daff LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you plan to file bankruptcy, there are several things you should or must do prior to filing—or even before retaining an attorney. Here is a brief, non- …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 20:28 GMT

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Welcomes Attorney Jason P. Jones to its Estate and Trust Practice in Florida

BOCA RATON , FLORIDA , USA, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Jason P. Jones has joined the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team as Senior Counsel in …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 08:00 GMT

Supreme Court Questioned: 'Black Lives Truly Don't Matter' - Chief Justice Balks Due Process Rights of Black Political ...

CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS QUESTIONED ON RACIAL INJUSTICE IN AN URGENT COURT NOTICE ON ALTERED AND OBSTRUCTED COURT FILINGS FILED BY BLACK POLITICAL PRISONER CARY LEE PETERSON WHO CHALLENGED A CONVICTION FOR A 'LEGALLY IMPOSSIBLE' WHITE-COLLAR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:56 GMT

Brian O'Connell Lawyer Helping Clients Select the Right Trusts and Will Provisions

Protecting Clients’ Estates with Trusts and Wills WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brian O'Connell is a Palm Beach estate litigation and trust lawyer helping clients preserve their assets with trusts …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach Discusses Fighting Breaches of Fiduciary Duty Claims

O'Connell & Crispin Ackal PLLC Advises Pre-Trial Remedies When Possible & Other Approaches PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach has defended …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS CLOV, EBIX INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS IRTC, PEN, QS, SWI INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: SolarWinds Corporation (SWI) Class Period: 10/18/2018 - …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS APA, EH, FUBO, MPLN INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: EHang Holdings Limited (EH) Class Period: 12/12/2019 - 2…

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

Mickey Moore announces his campaign to represent the 9th Ward on the Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis minority business leader Mickey Moore announces his campaign for the 9th Ward city council seat. MPLS., MN, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mickey is best known as the man who battled the state of Minnesota to …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against AgEagle, Infinity Q, ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NYSE: …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:40 GMT

CLSK BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages CleanSpark, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) between December 31, 2020 and January 14, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:20 GMT

AZN BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages AstraZeneca PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) between May 21, 2020 and November 20, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. III (NASDAQ: CLOV, CLOVW) ( …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 23:40 GMT

ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages bluebird bio, Inc. Investors with Large Losses to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) between May 11, 2020 and November 4, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 23:20 GMT

ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Jianpu Technology Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Jianpu Technology Inc. (NYSE: JT) between May 29, 2018 and February 16, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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