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TOP TRIAL ATTORNEY, ACTIVIST H.T. SMITH RECEIVES 2026 FFLA MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD
The Florida Bar
Medal of Honor recipient H.T. Smith, left, and Jacksonville attorney and presenter Craig Gibbs (Photo courtesy of the Florida Bar). MIAMI – Attorney and social justice advocate H.T. Smith was the recipient of the Funding Florida Legal Aid’s 2026...
Civil society: a key partner in safeguarding World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Civil Society and World Heritage webpage provides key information and resources to support the engagement of civil society (including non-governmental organizations, community groups such as Indigenous Peoples, academic and professional...
Burchett Opens Hearing on Extreme Political Activism at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” In his remarks,...
Burchett Opens Hearing on Extreme Political Activism at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” In his remarks,...
President Petersen Intervenes to Defend Arizona's Secure the Border Act Against Federal Court Challenge by Radical Activists
Arizona Senate Republicans
ARIZONA, July 20 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 20, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro are intervening in federal court to defend Arizona’s Secure the Border Act after a radical...
FWC SECRETLY INVESTIGATED OUTSPOKEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS, RECORDS SHOW
The Florida Bar
TALLAHASSEE — Florida wildlife officials repeatedly searched personal driving records as they secretly investigated at least a dozen outspoken environmental activists who opposed the state’s efforts to revive bear hunting and enshrine hunting and...
Activist Judge Orders Release of Illegal Alien Convicted for Hijacking an Aircraft
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Clinton-appointed judge ordered ICE to release this convicted criminal WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a U.S. District judge ordered the release of a criminal illegal...
Burchett Announces Hearing on Extreme Political Activism at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today announced a hearing titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” This hearing follows a report...
Burchett Announces Hearing on Extreme Political Activism at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today announced a hearing titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past.” This hearing follows a report...
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of Legislation Increasing Transparency & Accountability in Tax-Exempt Sector, Preventing Foreign Influence in American Politics, Protecting Religious Freedom
U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Committee markup of legislation to increase transparency in America’s tax-exempt sector, hold bad actors accountable, prevent...
Hearing Recap: “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools”
U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing to examine how medical schools have become infected with woke ideology, taking time and resources away from training the next generation of doctors.
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Markup of Legislation Increasing Transparency & Accountability in Tax-Exempt Sector, Preventing Foreign Influence in American Politics, Protecting Religious Freedom
U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a Committee markup of legislation to increase transparency in America’s tax-exempt sector, hold bad actors accountable, prevent...
Employment and Labour hosts employment equity workshops/roadshows
South African Government
The key and broad Labour Relations Amendment Bill and Employment Laws Amendment Bills that were unveiled for public comment in the beginning of the year can be expected to be promulgated in 2028, so said Department of Employment and Labour...
A Decade of Learning: UNITAR and UN DESA Discuss Capacities for Accelerating SDG Action
UN International Training and Research Center
The programme featured a presentation by Mr. Ola Göransson of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, UN DESA, titled A Decade of Learning.
The Ensign Group (ENSG) Shares Fall Amid Activist Forensic Reports Challenging Patient Care Claims, Legal Compliance – HBSS
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) investors saw the price of their shares in the skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) provider tumble over 8% on June 8 and another 3% on June 11, 2026 after Hunterbrook...
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) Shares Tumble 18% Amid Activist Forensic Report Challenging Company’s Business Practices And Potentially Improper Revenue Recognition -- HBSS
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) investors saw the price of their shares in the activewear apparel company tumble over 18% on June 16 after Jehoshaphat Research published a critical forensic research...
South Africa Unites Against Hate Speech Amid Anti-Migrant Tensions
UNESCO
A key outcome of the dialogue was the presentation of the draft #NoToHate Declaration on Democratic Solidarity Against Xenophobia, Afrophobia and Racism, which calls on government, civil society, media, digital platforms and communities to reject...
Betty Bobo Pearson Remembered for Unwavering Civil Rights Activism
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Photo from the cover of Delta Rainbow: The Irrepressible Betty Bobo Pearson, by Sally Palmer Thomason.
Joint Statement: Afghan and European civil society oppose EU engagement with the Taliban on deportations
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, including Afghan diaspora organisations across Europe, are profoundly concerned, outraged, and deeply disappointed by reports that the European Union (EU) intends to host representatives of the...
ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER, HOWARD TODD HORBERG, FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Lake Forest, Illinois, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. Calls for Immediate Board Accountability and Strategic Review Issues Open Letter Ahead of June 30 Annual Meeting A...
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