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Apr 06 2024
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Actor: Shen Yun Shows ‘Best of Humanity’
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Adam Croasdell said Shen Yun Performing Arts had the effect of uplifting and inspiring the artist, a rare and beautiful trait in art created today. “It was absolutely riveting. Beautiful, beautiful,” said Mr. Croasdell, an actor best known for appearing in “Reign” and “Preacher.” He saw the matinee performance at the Dolby Theater on April 6. “It’s very nice to see a show
The Epoch TimesApr 17 2024
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10 Arrested as German Police Raids Human Trafficking Gang
BERLIN (AP) – German authorities conducted a large-scale raid against an international human smuggling gang early Wednesday, police said in a statement. More than 1,000 police officers searched dozens of homes, stores and offices across western and southern Germany and detained 10 suspects, including two lawyers. A total of 38 suspected gang members, as well as 147 other people who allegedly
Breitbart NewsMay 02 2024
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Biden on campus protesters: No “right to cause chaos”
President Biden defended students' right to protest peacefully during a speech Thursday, but condemned the "chaos" that has broken out on campuses nationwide amid protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
Why it matters: Biden is under tremendous political pressure as young Democrats and primary voters across key swing states have signaled opposition to his stance on Israel's war in Gaza
AxiosJul 21 2023
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The world in brief: Egypt releases human rights defenders
CAIRO -- Egypt on Thursday released two human rights defenders, including one who has ties with Italy, their lawyers said, concluding two cases that have drawn significant international criticism and attention. The releases of Patrick George Zaki, an activist and postgraduate student in Italy, and Mohamed el-Baker, a human rights lawyer, came a day after they were pardoned by Egyptian
Northwest Arkansas Democrat GazetteApr 08 2024
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Vatican says gender-affirming surgery risks threatening human ‘dignity’
The 23-page document — titled Dignitas infinita, or “infinite dignity” in Latin — amounted to a sweeping pronouncement on the human condition marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights issued by the United Nations. It warned of the ills of poverty, the plight of migrants and modern challenges to the concept of dignity, including cyberbullying. In recent months,
Washington PostMay 08 2024
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Provocative Comic Daniel Sloss Stands Up For The Right to Offend
Daniel Sloss is never one to hold back – especially when the topic is near to his heart. “Comedy should offend people,” the Scottish provocateur argues. “That’s what sets people apart from other art forms. It is the unique thing to cut and offend in the moment. Comedy is one person, one microphone, saying their fucking thing and holding up a mirror to society.” Sloss, who will be crossing
Houston PressJul 19 2023
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Egypt Pardons 2 Human Rights Activists Held in Prison
One of the presidential pardons came just a day after a graduate student was sentenced to three years for writing an article critical of the government. Two of Egypt’s best-known political prisoners were granted presidential pardons on Wednesday, a day after one of them, a graduate student and human rights advocate, was sentenced to three years in prison over an online article he wrote
New York Times (News)May 03 2024
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Local Humane Society has reduced adoption fees for adult pets and critters now to May 15
If you’re interested in adopting a four-legged friend, this could be a great time to do it. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County partnered with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, and are hosting their spring “Empty the Shelters” adoption event. Between May 1 and May 15, adoption fees for adult dogs, adult cats and all
The News TribuneApr 16 2024
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Human remains found inside a trash bin in Sunland neighborhood
Neighbors in Sunland are shaken up after police found human remains inside of a trash bin. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call around 10:00 a.m. about possible human remains in a trash can. Law enforcement sources told the NBC4 I-team that they believe the remains are those of a victim of a crime. The bin was found near Wentworth Street and Sherman Grove Avenue. Residents were
NBC Los AngelesMar 29 2024
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Gaskin: Recognizing humanity in ‘new’ identities
I was completing a survey one day, and when I reached the end, it asked for demographic data. Instead of a choice between “Male” and “Female,” there were eight options. I had never heard of these terms before, starting with “Cis male.” I wondered when we’d gone from two choices to eight and who came up with these terms. The first time someone asked my pronouns, I wanted to respond, “What and
Boston Herald