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Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Harvard's Decision to Resist Trump is of Momentous Significance'

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against the Trump administration, rejecting its demands and inspiring other institutions to do the same.
US news
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration leverages federal funding cuts to influence higher education institutions, particularly targeting those perceived as promoting controversial political content.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Harvard's Decision to Resist Trump is of Momentous Significance'

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against the Trump administration, rejecting its demands and inspiring other institutions to do the same.
US news
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration leverages federal funding cuts to influence higher education institutions, particularly targeting those perceived as promoting controversial political content.
more#trump-administration
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
#eric-adams
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Three prosecutors resign over Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, in refusal to admit wrongdoing

Three prosecutors resigned in protest over alleged DOJ pressure to falsely admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Echoes of Watergate in the Adams Quid Pro Quo

Danielle Sassoon resigned over a Justice Department order to dismiss a case against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging it was politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

3 federal prosecutors resign after DOJ order to drop NYC mayor's case

Three federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan Federal Prosecutor, Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped

Federal prosecutors' independence is critically analyzed as U.S. attorney resigns under pressure to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams rebuffs resignation calls at Queens church service: I am going nowhere' | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams firmly states his intention to remain in office despite increasing pressure and calls for resignation.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC politics

More prosecutors resign in wake of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case being dismissed

Federal prosecutors resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in a dismissed case against Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Three prosecutors resign over Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, in refusal to admit wrongdoing

Three prosecutors resigned in protest over alleged DOJ pressure to falsely admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Echoes of Watergate in the Adams Quid Pro Quo

Danielle Sassoon resigned over a Justice Department order to dismiss a case against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging it was politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

3 federal prosecutors resign after DOJ order to drop NYC mayor's case

Three federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan Federal Prosecutor, Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped

Federal prosecutors' independence is critically analyzed as U.S. attorney resigns under pressure to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams rebuffs resignation calls at Queens church service: I am going nowhere' | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams firmly states his intention to remain in office despite increasing pressure and calls for resignation.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC politics

More prosecutors resign in wake of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case being dismissed

Federal prosecutors resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in a dismissed case against Mayor Eric Adams.
more#eric-adams
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Home Office to publish nationalities of foreign criminals in UK

UK Home Office to release nationalities of foreign criminals, raising concerns about prejudice against migrant communities.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell?

Trump's attacks on Fed Chair Powell threaten the Federal Reserve's independence from political pressures.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Lashes Out At Trump Over Andrew Tate, Roasts Starstruck' Alina Habba For Fawning Encounter

Chris Hayes criticizes Trump and Alina Habba for their connection to Andrew Tate, highlighting concerns over political pressure and accountability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates amidst global scrutiny of central banks due to political pressures, particularly from Donald Trump.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump's attorney general pick to face scrutiny on first day of Senate hearing

Pam Bondi's nomination as attorney general raises concerns about the independence of the justice department from political influence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Lashes Out At Trump Over Andrew Tate, Roasts Starstruck' Alina Habba For Fawning Encounter

Chris Hayes criticizes Trump and Alina Habba for their connection to Andrew Tate, highlighting concerns over political pressure and accountability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates amidst global scrutiny of central banks due to political pressures, particularly from Donald Trump.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump's attorney general pick to face scrutiny on first day of Senate hearing

Pam Bondi's nomination as attorney general raises concerns about the independence of the justice department from political influence.
more#donald-trump
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Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Deere investors reject anti-DEI resolution on hiring data

Deere investors overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to report on diversity statistics, reflecting shareholder resistance to DEI measures amid political pressures.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

Many school districts are changing DEI policies following political pressure; a teacher in Idaho stands against these changes by keeping inclusive classroom signs.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

DEI's not dead: Witness thug AGs hitting back against Walmart after it kiboshes toxic ideology

The opposition against DEI policies continues as 13 state attorneys general confront Walmart's decision to move away from such initiatives.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Deere investors reject anti-DEI resolution on hiring data

Deere investors overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to report on diversity statistics, reflecting shareholder resistance to DEI measures amid political pressures.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

Many school districts are changing DEI policies following political pressure; a teacher in Idaho stands against these changes by keeping inclusive classroom signs.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

DEI's not dead: Witness thug AGs hitting back against Walmart after it kiboshes toxic ideology

The opposition against DEI policies continues as 13 state attorneys general confront Walmart's decision to move away from such initiatives.
more#dei
Tech industry
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fear and resignation after world's most powerful company' pays Trump a $100 billion protection fee'

A $100 billion TSMC investment unveiled by Trump raises fears in Taiwan about losing its semiconductor industry to political pressures.
The mood in Taiwan contrasts sharply with the celebratory tone in the US regarding TSMC's investment.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Under Pressure From Republicans, D.C. Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural

Washington crews began removing the Black Lives Matter mural near the White House after a long-standing debate over its significance and recent political pressures.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Emil Bove Throwing Gold Bars Off the Titanic - emptywheel

Denise Cheung resigned as head of the DC US Attorney's Office Criminal Division after refusing to pursue unfounded criminal investigations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Labour's pivot on grooming gangs may not be enough to silence critics

Keir Starmer's recent announcements reflect a shift in government response to mounting political pressure regarding grooming gangs.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Joni Ernst Comes Around on Pete Hegseth Bid for Defense Secretary

Senator Joni Ernst is feeling political pressure regarding her support for Pete Hegseth amidst serious accusations, reflecting a complex dynamic in Republican politics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Mateo sheriff denies investigator's allegations, refuses to step down

Sheriff Corpus denies all allegations in an independent report, defending her actions and asserting her commitment to her elected position.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Germany: Scholz urges calm debate on election date DW 11/08/2024

Chancellor Scholz advocates for a collaborative approach to addressing the potential for early elections amidst opposition pressure.
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