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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

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

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 Independent UK · Aug 28

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 15

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