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Los Angeles Opportunity Fund Wins Court Battle, Advances 64-Unit Affordable Housing Development Under ED1 at 800 Lorraine Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Opportunity Fund, LLC, the developer of a six-story, 64-unit low-income housing project in the Windsor Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, has prevailed in a lawsuit filed by a neighborhood association aimed at stopping the project. - March 03, 2026 - Los Angeles Opportunity Fund, LLC
Early Voting Tops One Million as New Survey Highlights Independent Voters’ Role in 2026 Texas Primaries
More than one million early ballots cast in Texas as a survey shows a potential for Independents to shape the coming midterms. - February 26, 2026 - BallotReady
Texas Independents Send Early Signal: Policy Alignment Alone is Not Enough
New statewide U.S. Senate primary research finds collaborative versus combative tone and alignment with President Trump shape independent support in both Democratic and Republican contests. - February 19, 2026 - BallotReady
POWER Applauds Introduction of SAFE Act to Strengthen Oversight of Temporary Staffing Agencies and Protect California Workers
California is one of the few large labor markets that does not currently require comprehensive statewide registration and licensing of temporary staffing agencies before they begin operations. (See attached chart) - February 12, 2026 - POWER
New Platform Launches to Help Americans Participate in Democracy
SparkCivic.org, a new nonprofit civic-engagement platform founded by civic educator Sara Lashanlo, has launched to help Americans participate more confidently in democracy. SparkCivic builds strong civic skills through daily, habit-based actions, including a five-step Civic Apprenticeship that takes about 20 minutes and a daily calendar of five-minute civic habits. The volunteer-led nonprofit has begun its fundraising campaign; all donations are tax-deductible. - February 09, 2026 - SparkCivic
Valley Attorney Gabriel Vadasz Announces Launch of Bid for Arizona House Seat in LD4
Valley attorney Gabriel Vadasz has announced his candidacy for the Arizona House in Legislative District 4, running to restore conservative values, reduce the cost of living, and limit government overreach. Focused on affordability, fiscal discipline, and personal liberty, Vadasz is committed to putting families and small businesses first and says it’s time to Make Arizona Great Again. - January 20, 2026 - Gabriel Vadasz for Arizona House
Retired Texas Judge Sara Canady Launches U.S. Senate Bid “Time to Bring American Industry Home”
“I'm running to be Texas's voice of reason in Washington—fighting for our families, our borders, and our economic renaissance,” Canady said. “It is time a true conservative takes on the Washington establishment and John Cornyn.” - December 30, 2025 - Sara Canady for Senate
NDASA Urges Congress to Protect Public Safety
The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm as reports circulate that President Trump may issue an Executive Order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While rescheduling could have medical and research benefits, NDASA warns that without explicit safeguards, this move could dismantle critical workplace safety programs and endanger lives. - December 15, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Publisher, Get a JAHB, LLC, Rolls Out Abridged Bible’s Third Installment, JAHB: "The Fog Starts to Lift"
“Just Another Holy Book (JAHB) was composed in my parents’ basement and in my LeMars apartment between 1996 and 2006,” said Mike Spiritfair Marty, owner at Get a JAHB, LLC. “Obviously I wasn’t there at the time, so I’m not exactly certain whether or not Jesus... - December 15, 2025 - Get a JAHB, LLC
John F. Avery Chosen as a VIP for 2025 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide has named John F. Avery of Fayetteville, North Carolina as a VIP for 2025, recognizing his exceptional contributions in government service, military training, and leadership. About John F. Avery Avery is a retired sergeant major from the U.S. Army Materiel... - December 13, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
Georgia’s Faith Leaders Honor Champions of New State Law Securing Death Penalty Protections for the Intellectually Disabled
The Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center announces its 2025 Legislator and Advocate of the Year honorees, recognizing the champions behind the Georgia death penalty reform bill enacted this year aimed at ensuring that no person with an intellectual disability is subject to the death penalty in the State of Georgia. - December 11, 2025 - GIPPC
A National Conversation Regarding the Rescheduling of Marijuana
The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is hosting a “National Conversation on the Rescheduling of Marijuana” to discuss the public safety implications surrounding marijuana rescheduling. NDASA asserts that rescheduling marijuana could disrupt mandatory drug... - December 10, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
American Faith Announces Project RedBird
American Faith, one of the nation’s fastest-growing values-driven news and media organizations, announced today the alpha launch of Project Redbird—a first-of-its-kind, legislative transparency platform. American Faith has become a trusted source of news, cultural insight, and... - December 04, 2025 - American Faith
New Book, “Transcending in the 21st Century,” Reveals a Groundbreaking Roadmap for Human Evolution in the Age of AI, Automation, and Social Collapse
Transcending in the 21st Century, the highly anticipated new book by technologist, researcher, and AI pioneer Alexious Fiero, has officially been released, delivering what early reviewers are calling “the first manual for surviving the modern world.” Part memoir, part scientific... - December 02, 2025 - Intellectual Enlightenment Press, LLC
Kidney Care Partners Commends House Ways and Means Committee’s Focus on Chronic Kidney Disease Coordination, Prevention
Nation’s Largest Kidney Care Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Stabilize, Modernize Medicare’s Kidney Care Benefit to Ensure Access to Quality Care, Innovations - November 20, 2025 - Kidney Care Partners
"Hiring is Broken." The Candidate Experience Launches to Help Employers Build Transparency and Trust in Hiring.
The Candidate Experience is a new platform dedicated to improving hiring transparency and accountability. Backed by original research and community data, it provides HR leaders and recruiters with insights into candidate expectations while empowering job seekers through resources, reports, and real-world hiring feedback. - November 11, 2025 - The Candidate Experience
CSOC UT Austin Hosting Special Seminar on Faith, October 23
How does faith function in Christian experience? Just as we use our five senses to contact and experience the physical world, faith is the means by which we receive and know God. - October 22, 2025 - CSOC UT Austin
GCUPRI Attends China Vision China Commemorates the 80th Anniversary Celebration at UN Headquarters
The Global Chinese–U.S. Peace Research Institute (WWW.GCUPRI.ORG) announced today that it will attend the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the United Nations, taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. The milestone forum, co-hosted by China Daily and the Permanent Mission... - September 26, 2025 - Global Chinese US Peace Research Institute (GCUPRI)
AMPP Champions PIPES Act of 2025 to Strengthen U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) today announced its strong support for H.R. 5301, the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes and modernizes the nation’s pipeline safety programs under the... - September 24, 2025 - AMPP
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Black Women’s Roundtable Announces 2025 CBCF ALC Weekend Activations
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and its Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) today announced a series of powerful events during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Weekend in Washington, DC. These gatherings will uplift... - September 22, 2025 - NCBCP
New Book Warns of “Slow-Motion Coup” as Tech Elites Advance a Dark Revolt Against Democracy
The book contends that the neo-reactionary (NRx) movement has escaped the margins of online forums to become a strategic playbook for power, operationalized by tech billionaires, political operatives, and ideological entrepreneurs. - September 05, 2025 - Intellectual Enlightenment Press, LLC
Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) Ignites a Bold New Era for the State's Cannabis Industry
New Mexico's cannabis industry just gained a powerful champion with the timely launch of the Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM). Fueled by the rallying cry: "You're either at the table or on the table. Join us at the table!," CANM is leading the charge to unite industry pioneers,... - August 26, 2025 - Cannabis Association of New Mexico
Kansas Federation of Democratic Women Condemns Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for Undermining the Constitution and Women’s Voting Rights
For decades, women fought for the vote, facing significant opposition and social barriers, to achieve suffrage. Women's suffrage led to a significant increase in voter turnout and sparked greater female involvement in politics and advocacy. When women vote we win. - August 20, 2025 - KFDW
Will Energy Bills Become the New Eggs? The Just Power Podcast Shines a Spotlight on Energy Affordability and Equity.
Nearly half of U.S. families struggled to pay energy bills last year. The Just Power Podcast, hosted by Carolyn Parrs, tackles this hidden crisis by exploring how to ensure clean, affordable, and equitable energy for all. Featuring voices from policymakers, Tribal leaders, and community champions, the show asks: Will clean energy be a privilege for some—or a right for all? - August 17, 2025 - Mind Over Markets
Statement from Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO, NCBCP and Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
July 30 marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson; two of the most transformative healthcare programs in American history. For six decades, these lifelines have ensured access to health care for our nation’s most vulnerable... - August 01, 2025 - NCBCP
A Bold New Intellectual Platform from Global Producer Desh Amila Debuts in North Jersey
Thinkable Speaker Series Brings World-Class Minds to Montclair’s Historic Lackawanna Station - July 21, 2025 - Thinkable Events
Congress Urged to Establish the First Specialized Human Trafficking Courts
Initiative by Anti-Trafficking Leader Jaco Booyens Ministries Marks Critical Step Toward Justice - July 18, 2025 - Jaco Booyens Ministries
Child Advocacy Organization Sponsors National Petition to Support Weather Prediction Funding
OICA seeks individuals and organizations to sign a change.org petition to support restoration of funds for federal weather prediction services. - July 12, 2025 - Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
From the Forthcoming Album, Fascist Addict, Comes the Single, "In Real Time." The Single is Out Now in "The Divided States Of The Poor Working Class."
In response to President Trump and his movement comes a Political Protest Album. This is Electronic Avant-Garde. This is Alternative Folk. This is a spiritual and socially conscious look at the state of America through song. The Single to the forthcoming Album began Streaming Everywhere Independence Day, July 4, 2025. - July 07, 2025 - Justin John Scheck
Statement from Abbey Laurel-Smith: "I Will Create Green Jobs for New Yorkers"
Creating green jobs for New Yorkers - June 30, 2025 - Abbey Laurel-Smith
MiglioreLaw Sees Drastic Increase in PFAS-Contaminated Water Cases on Long Island
MiglioreLaw is now accepting cases from Long Island residents diagnosed with Kidney, Testicular, Liver Cancer, and Ulcerative Colitis due to PFAS-contaminated drinking water. As local PFAS levels rise and awareness grows, the firm urges affected individuals to seek accountability. - June 24, 2025 - Rudolph FX Migliore PC
AMPP Brings Maritime Infrastructure Crisis to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day 2025
AMPP brings corrosion policy to Capitol Hill to protect U.S. shipyards and maritime readiness. - June 18, 2025 - AMPP
Ocean City 2050 to Present “A Better Idea” for Wonderland Pier at June 21 Public Meeting
With the future of Wonderland Pier at a crossroads, the local citizens group Ocean City 2050 will unveil a bold alternative vision for the site at a public meeting on Saturday, June 21st at 10:00 AM at the Ocean City Free Public Library. The proposal, titled A Better Idea, offers a fully... - June 17, 2025 - OceanCity2050
Leaving California Launches New Community Skool Platform to Support Californians Seeking a Fresh Start
Riots, fires, cost of living, and lower quality of life have pushed many over the edge. - June 17, 2025 - Leaving California
Joseph Pool Awarded 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year
Joseph Pool of Plantation, Florida, has been named the 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa (OΔK) Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year. - June 12, 2025 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Lian Peach Awarded 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Service to Campus and Community
Lian Peach of York, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Service to Campus and Community. Peach is a 2023 initiate of the Salisbury University O∆K Circle. She graduated in May 2025 with a 3.95 GPA and a bachelor of arts in political science... - June 12, 2025 - Omicron Delta Kappa
Behavioral Health Advocates to Hold Joint Capitol Hill Press Conference on June 11
Grassroots advocates from across the country will mobilize for a National Hill Day and Day of Action to urge Congress to protect—and strengthen—federal investments that are helping turn the tide on America’s addiction and mental health crises. - June 09, 2025 - Faces & Voices of Recovery
Nigeria to Mark 26 Years of Unbroken Democracy on June 12
On June 12, 2025, the Federal Republic of Nigeria will formally mark Democracy Day 2025, a milestone celebrating 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. This significant anniversary reflects the enduring commitment of Nigerians to the principles of freedom, participation, and... - June 04, 2025 - Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Trade Tensions Threaten Access to Life-Changing Technology for Disabled Veterans
Digital FOV warns that trade tensions are delaying production of its adaptive rifle scope, the Digital Crosshairs 1000SA, used by disabled veterans for hunting and shooting sports. Supply chain issues with imported components may delay deliveries to VA rehab programs. Qualifying low vision veterans can request this equipment through their local VA Blind Rehabilitation Center as part of their benefits. - May 28, 2025 - Digital FOV, LLC
Rep. Ryan Rose Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 48
State Representative Ryan Rose (R – Van Buren/Ft. Smith) officially announced his candidacy for re-election Wednesday, seeking a third term representing Arkansas House District 48. - May 21, 2025 - Ryan Rose for Arkansas
Peach Wiz Press Announces the Release of "The Life of Empires: When Belief Fades, Greatness Crumbles"
Peach Wiz Press, a division of PeachWiz, Inc., announces the release of "The Life of Empires: When Belief Fades, Greatness Crumbles," by HASE Fiero — a multimedia poster experience that fuses philosophy, history, and digital storytelling to inspire civic reflection and cultural renewal. - May 19, 2025 - PeachWiz, Inc.
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Bill to Protect Healthcare Workers from Violence
The bipartisan Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600/H.R. 3178) will establish legal penalties for knowingly and intentionally assaulting hospital employees - May 07, 2025 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Life West Helps Defeat Montana HB929, Upholding Chiropractic Integrity
Life Chiropractic College West played a pivotal role in the defeat of Montana House Bill 929 (HB929), a controversial proposal that sought to grant chiropractors the authority to prescribe medication. The bill was effectively killed on the final day of Montana’s legislative session, preserving the drug-free foundation of the chiropractic profession. - May 07, 2025 - Life Chiropractic College West
Oaklea Press Publisher Claims New Release Portends the Demise of Physicalism as a Viable Scientific Theory
A book just published by The Oaklea Press reveals findings from quantum mechanics experiments and research conducted at the University of Virginia School of Medicine that clearly indicates consciousness is the foundation of reality and that humans are nonphysical entities that survive death of the body. - April 21, 2025 - The Oaklea Press
These Democrats Are Pushing to Bring the Blue to Rural Kansas - Noted Activist to Speak April 26 at Convention in Salina
An outspoken advocate working to boost Democratic candidates in deep-red rural areas will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women on Saturday, April 26, in Salina. Jessica Piper taught high school literature in Missouri for 16 years until she... - April 18, 2025 - KFDW
RID Nigeria Launches Cohort 2 of Her Policy Writing, Analysis, and Advocacy Course
The Centre for Faith-Based Policy (CFBP), an initiative under RID Nigeria, is excited to announce the commencement of applications for its Cohort 2 program. This transformative three-month faculty is designed to equip Christians and policy advocates with the essential knowledge and skills to... - April 16, 2025 - RID Nigeria
Jacob Vadakkedathu: A Champion for Public Service and Community Development
As the Liberal Party’s candidate for the Senate, Jacob Vadakkedathu is advocating for policies that foster economic growth, empower small businesses, and enhance public sector efficiency. His vision includes bolstering education, improving employment opportunities, and investing in infrastructure that will benefit the ACT. Despite facing internal challenges within the Canberra Liberals, he has remained steadfast in his campaign, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to his values. - March 22, 2025 - Jacob Vadakkedathu
The 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States Army
Celebrate the 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States Army, the nations’ oldest military branch, at the Omni Houston Hotel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The Inaugural Army Gala, presented by HTX Army Celebration, will commence at 6:00pm with a reception honoring the contributions of U. S. Army veterans and active military servicemembers. - March 18, 2025 - HTX Army Celebration
Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson and 4th Ward Councilwoman Cindy Thomas Announce Re-Election Campaigns
Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson and 4th Ward Councilwoman Cindy Thomas Announce Re-Election Campaigns Under “Stronger Together” Banner. Endorsed by Mayor Donald A. Shaw and Majority of Roselle Borough Council. - March 13, 2025 - CTE Wilkerson and Thomas
Former Nominee for US Congress Contacts HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Regarding INVIVYD FDA Denial
The former nominee for US Congress in Hawaii, Brian Evans, has written a formal letter to Health and Human Services director Robert F. Kennedy regarding FDA denial of INVIVYD (IVVD) emergency use of its COVID-19 prevention. - March 11, 2025 - Brian Evans