Whitmer navigates Michigan ‘minefield’ between Biden and Arab Americans: The governor’s outreach to the Arab and Muslim communities is done privately ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/27/whitmer-michigan-primary-biden-uncommitted-arab-americans/
Michigan bans hairstyle discrimination in workplaces and schools: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The denial of employment or educational opportunities due to ...
apnews.com/article/crown-act-hair-discrimination-michigan-6324ab6fa9ce7b61891a2239ddf5e789
Michigan Lawmakers Vote to Overturn Anti-Union “Right to Work” Law: Michigan lawmakers have voted to overturn an anti-union law approved by state Republicans in ...
democracynow.org/2023/3/16/headlines/michigan_lawmakers_vote_to_overturn_anti_union_right_to_work_law
Whitmer defends use of TikTok as ‘communication tool’: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Sunday defended her use of the video-sharing app TikTok ...
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/3854678-whitmer-defends-use-of-tiktok-as-communication-tool/
Gov. Whitmer picks departing lawmaker for State Board of Education: Marshall Bullock, who lost his bid for a second term in the Senate in August ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/12/22/gov-whitmer-picks-departing-lawmaker-for-state-board-of-education/69752305007/
The Biden administration unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at ... Show more
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245309316/supreme-court-decision-employee-discrimination-work-transfers
In Germany, people of Turkish origin constitute the largest minority. Many of them moved there in the sixties, played a key role in the country’s development ... Show more
US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
reuters.com/world/us/us-employers-must-accommodate-abortions-birth-control-agency-says-2024-04-15/
Once the protecting power of Armenia: Russia is apparently withdrawing soldiers from Nagorno-Karabakh
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-zieht-offenbar-Soldaten-aus-Berg-Karabach-ab-article24879142.html
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that he will not compromise in making Malaysia a country for all Malaysians regardless of race ... Show more www.facebook.com/watch/live/?amp;v=2146188062433140&ref=watch_permalink
Ferda Ataman: Anti-discrimination commissioner criticizes Scholz for Tiktok channel
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251023874/Ferda-Ataman-Antidiskriminierungsbeauftragte-kritisiert-Scholz-fuer-Tiktok-Kanal.html
"Here was a person who lived in one of the city’s most affluent neighbourhoods who thought a Dalit did not deserve the friendship of a person from a ... Show more scroll.in/article/1056486/born-dalit-always-in-and-out
Black-sounding names less likely to receive job call backs than white-sounding ones: Study
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4590888-black-sounding-names-less-likely-to-receive-job-call-backs-study/
Gym goer told too old for student discount compensated: A gym goer who was told she was too old to apply for a student discount on her membership has won €3 ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443211-margaret-fitzpatrick-wrc/
"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
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The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/21/qatar-gaza-hostages-american/
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Detained U.N. Workers Accuse Israel of Obtaining False Confessions Through Torture
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/detained_un_workers_accuse_israel_of_obtaining_false_confessions_through_torture
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report: WASHINGTON: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday (Apr 18) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-missiles-hit-site-iran-report-4277026
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
Erdoğan meets Hamas leader: This cannot continue like this. One comment: Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/erdogan-trifft-hamas-fuhrer-schones-wochenende-mit-dem-terroristen-11539775.html
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
Left-wing extremists lie in wait for neo-Nazis - three seriously injured in stabbing
focus.de/panorama/welt/am-prenzlauer-berg-berlin-drei-schwerletzte-bei-messerstecherei-unter-links-und-rechstextremisten_id_259871650.html
Biden expands Title IX protections for pregnancy, trans people, and sexual assault victims
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-expands-title-ix-protections-pregnancy-trans-people/story
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior U.S. official says. The move comes days after Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Berlin: Three injured after stabbing among left-wing and right-wing extremists: In the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg, three left-wing extremists are said to ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251110836/Berlin-Drei-Verletzte-nach-Messerstecherei-unter-Links-und-Rechtsextremisten.html
Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
arabnews.com/node/2494691/middle-east
Israel Strikes Iran, but Scope Appears Limited: Live Updates: Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news
Israel-Hamas war: Growing fear among Israelis who oppose nation’s stance on Palestinian issue
channelnewsasia.com/world/palestine-gaza-israel-hamas-west-bank-benjamin-netanyahu-freedom-speech-4277876
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
Israel and Hamas war: Live updates🔴April 19, 2024 | i24NEWS - I24NEWS
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
arabnews.com/node/2494711/middle-east
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/tajikistan-isis-k-terrorism.html
In doubt for Israel - The World Week: Don't fight back if someone does something bad to you! What's more, if someone slaps you on the right cheek ...
weltwoche.ch/story/im-zweifel-fuer-israel/
Dieter Hallervorden releases "Gaza Gaza" song: That's not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/menschen-schicksale/id_100387490/dieter-hallervorden-veroeffentlicht-gaza-gaza-song-so-geht-das-nicht-.html
DEI ‘lives on’ after Supreme Court ruling, but critics see an opening: Legal experts largely agreed the Muldrow ruling lowered the bar in workplace bias claims ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/dei-supreme-court-muldrow/
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
apnews.com/article/passover-hostages-israel-jewish-holiday-hamas-gaza-a750b8a3150c32836af4515c11dc31c9
IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza
timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-top-hamas-intel-officer-in-gaza-airstrike-wraps-up-beit-hanoun-raid/
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Wednesday, that Hamas is ready to recognise a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders and that they are open ... Show more
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Femicide: A mother makes 14 emergency calls, the police did not protect her: Another femicide: Renate B. feared her son would kill her. Desperate ...
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War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-recep-tayyip-erdogan-will-hamas-anfuehrer-ismail-haniyyeh-empfangen-a-8bf4de00-0710-4b07-8a4e-cc0b349dc33e
An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
New exhibit in New York re-creates Israeli music festival attacked on Oct. 7 : The objects bear the scars of a massacre.
nbcnews.com/news/world/new-exhibit-new-york-re-creates-israeli-music-festival-attacked-oct-7-rcna148346
U.S. agrees to Rafah op in exchange for limited response to Iran - report: While Cairo seeks to postpone or cancel the Rafah operation, the Biden administration ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-u-s-agrees-to-rafah-op-in-exchange-for-limited-response-to-iran-report
Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the "we" feeling
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Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245309316/supreme-court-decision-employee-discrimination-work-transfers
Professor who Columbia president said was ‘spoken to’ for calling Hamas invasion ‘astounding’ says he wasn’t disciplined
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/professor-columbia-president-hamas-attack/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Lebanon says Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger: Lebanon's Interior Minister says Israeli agents were most likely behind this ...
apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-mossad-hezbollah-srour-hamas-iran-cfe512732c69cc2a9062be57a218ca28
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91: She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/anne-innis-dagg-dead.html
When Christopher Luxon was a high-flying, wealthy business executive, he and his wife Amanda wanted their kids to understand poverty as well as privilege so in ... Show more #HeraldPremium
🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
- ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
Hannah Waddingham scolds photographer who told her 'show your leg': Hannah Waddingham hit back at a photographer while posing for pictures at the Olivier Awards ...
businessinsider.com/hannah-waddingham-photographer-show-leg-olivier-awards-sexism-2024-4
Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark
- Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.
- The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.
- Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.
- The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
Israel hits back at Iran with barrage of missiles and drones: report: Israel on Thursday launched its expected retaliatory strike against Iran ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/israel-hits-back-at-iran-with-barrage-of-missiles-and-drones-report/
How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/how-israel-can-win-gaza-and-deter-iran
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Israel versus Hamas: More than 10,000 women killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the UN
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-versus-hamas-laut-uno-mehr-als-10-000-frauen-getoetet-a-9d48a4a4-b8e8-49cb-95be-070da173b6a2
Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/17/israel-has-decided-to-retaliate-against-iran-says-david-cameron/
'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-recep-tayyip-erdogan-will-hamas-anfuehrer-ismail-haniyyeh-empfangen-a-8bf4de00-0710-4b07-8a4e-cc0b349dc33e
Dieter Hallervorden releases "Gaza Gaza" song: That's not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/menschen-schicksale/id_100387490/dieter-hallervorden-veroeffentlicht-gaza-gaza-song-so-geht-das-nicht-.html
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns after writing essay criticizing company’s liberal views
timesofisrael.com/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-after-writing-essay-criticizing-companys-liberal-views/
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/gender-pay-gap-im-basketball-gehalt-von-caitlin-clark-sorgt-fuer-empoerung-a-0e06030e-1af4-4720-a5b1-6e9887e6180f
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity: The WNBA rookies will make 100 times less than their NBA counterparts.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
The lowest salary Americans will accept at a new job reached a record high: The share of people looking for a new job and expecting higher pay is on the rise.
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/salary-us-workers-expect-at-a-new-job-reaches-record-high.html
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
The Israeli Prime Minister said he spoke with Rishi Sunak and appreciates suggestions and advice but emphasised that Israel will make its own decisions in its ... Show more #iran #israel #middleeast #benjaminnetanyahu
A Muslim prayer ban at 'Britain’s strictest school' is 'not unlawful', a judge has ruled following accusations of discrimination and intense controversy ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/michaela-community-school-allowed-ban-muslim-prayer-20657681/
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
Whitmer, a millionaire, set up new company before signing financial disclosure bills
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/gretchen-whitmer-millionaire-family-office-company-super-deluxe-personal-financial-disclosure-bills/73334696007/
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