AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVoting Rights Mobilization: Alabama and cities nationwide are set for the May 16 “All Roads Lead to the South” day of action, with organizers warning that redistricting and court rulings have weakened Black voting protections. Local Power Shakeups: Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez has been removed from office after a residency ruling, while Newark voters elected Mayor Ras Baraka. Impeachment Pressure in the Philippines: Activists and legal groups are pushing the Senate to start VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial immediately, after a sudden Senate leadership reset that critics call a cover-up. Accountability in Public Health: U.S. FDA chief Marty Makary is resigning, with Kyle Diamantas named acting chief amid controversy over vaccines, drugs, and e-cigarettes. Animal Protection Flashpoints: A Hawaii tourist was beaten after allegedly throwing rocks at an endangered seal; in California, footage alleges abusive calf dehorning practices. Civil Society vs. Coercion: In Nagaland, mothers in Pfutsero rallied against a proposed radar installation, citing health and environmental harm.
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