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Michigan Senate race a test of attacks on Muslim candidate, progressive agenda

Michigan’s open Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become a test of both party control and political identity, with El-Sayed seeking to become the first Muslim US senator. The campaign has been marked by Republican attacks linking him to Islamist extremism, which he denies, while…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Trump Administration Tried to Shut Down Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's AI Data Centre, but Federal Judge Refused

A federal judge has allowed the NAACP's Clean Air Act lawsuit over alleged pollution from turbines powering Elon Musk's xAI data centre to continue.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

‘It could have been any one of us’: Black college students march for Nolan Wells

Recent death of the student in Mississippi is just the latest in a long string of unsettling deaths of young Black people

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

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Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

The Trump administration has been sued over its plan to deploy a large number of election monitors at polling stations across the US during next month’s midterm elections, with the NAACP alleging that the move could intimidate voters and interfere with the electoral process.

The Times of India · Oct 7

Trump administration sued over plans to send election monitors to voting sites

NAACP files lawsuit after head of DoJ’s civil rights division says she hopes to send election monitors to polls

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Why are the Democratic Socialists of America so successful?

There’s an unsung reason for the organization’s success even as other leftwing groups face a bumpy road

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Trump plan to send 1,000 DOJ monitors to the polls could ‘jeopardize the election,’ NAACP lawsuit warns

DOJ is planning to deploy 1,000 federal agents to observe the polls on Election Day, drawing fears of voter intimidation

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms

Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trump’s impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Kamala Harris says midterms could be a 'stopgap' on Trump's turbulent 2nd presidency

Kamala Harris appealed to Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming midterm elections. During her visit, Harris emphasized the importance of voter turnout and unity among Democrats. El-Sayed, who faces Republican Mike Rogers, aims to consolidate support from diverse voter demographics in his campaign. They discussed critical…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites

Civil rights groups say plan will make people ‘afraid to vote’ and violates the Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US · Sep 18

Why Disney let Ted Cruz hijack "GameDay"

ESPN sacrificed its signature show to save Disney's broadcast empire

Salon · Sep 15

Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections

Decision allows states to send ballots under process followed for years even as president tried to limit system

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case

Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights

The Guardian - US · Sep 8

The wild world of LSU: from tigers on the field to wooing ex-NFL players

Recruiting ex-pros. Inflaming Ukraine-Russia tensions. Suing the SEC and being sued back. The school is adapting to a new reality – and also creating a new one

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: 'You spend your whole lifetime in your occupation, actually making life clever, easy and convenient for...' - inspiring quote by mother of the civil rights movement teaches life lessons on equality, dignity, human rights and standing against discrimination

Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks highlighted the contradiction of contributing to society while facing unequal treatment. Her words emphasized that true equality involves dignity and respect for all individuals. Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat sparked a significant civil rights movement. This action led…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhood

The stench of rotten eggs and burning debris fills the air in Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis. Teenager Jasmine Bernard, who lives in a neighborhood bordering Boxtown, has been fighting for two years against the gas turbines that power the data center and spew emissions into the air.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom

As US tech companies race to build the data centers fueling the AI boom, they are increasingly putting up their own power plants -- off the grid and running on gas -- to get online faster. After years of decline, new announced fossil fuel capacity for the grid hit a…

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Virginia county must replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024, judge rules

The NAACP Virginia State Conference called the ruling ‘a decisive victory’ for students.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

US Reportedly Dropped '2,000 Munitions at 2,000 Distinct Targets' in Iran Using Elon Musk's Grok AI System

A sworn statement in a US Clean Air Act lawsuit claims the Pentagon used Elon Musk's Grok AI to help launch over 2,000 munitions at 2,000 targets in Iran in just four days.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws

Reducing rampant pollution across the United States was so important that when Congress passed many environmental protection laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, it didn’t want to leave enforcement only to the executive branch.

Benzinga · Jul 20

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Appeals Court Rules USPS Will Suffer 'Irreparable Harm' if Prevented From Blocking Ballots

A federal appeals court has allowed the USPS to move forward with a new mail‑in ballot delivery rule ahead of the US midterms, warning the agency would suffer 'irreparable harm' if blocked.

International Business Times UK · Jul 18

NAACP Slams Elon Musk's xAI Data Center As A 'Potential Death Sentence' For Local Neighbourhoods

Elon Musk's xAI is sued for operating gas turbines without permits, allegedly polluting Memphis communities.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Pollution from Elon Musk's unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities

Potential emissions from the turbines are far beyond the threshold that would require a federal permit, and would be released near predominantly Black communities already estimated to be suffering disproportionately high rates of lung disease, according to a Reuters analysis based on government data and information in the correspondence with…

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