The Mayo Clinic is rebranding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts under the new label “belonging,” in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning such programs.
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill designed to depoliticize government property by restricting the types of flags allowed on state-owned grounds. House Bill 244, also known as the Depoliticize Government Property Act, passed by a 69-43 vote and now awaits Senate consideration.
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos, a Democrat from Issaquah, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening during a trail run. He was 69 years old. His death has shocked colleagues on both sides of the political aisle and left a notable void in the state’s legislative body.
As the Biden-era immigration crisis surges past 10 million illegal crossings, legacy media outlets have directed their outrage not at the open border, but at the presence of new, pro-Trump media voices in the White House briefing room. The same institutions that remained silent on mass illegal immigration and domestic censorship under the previous administration are now up in arms over reporters who refuse to toe the liberal line.
The Catholic Church has entered a pivotal moment following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The conclave of the College of Cardinals is now expected to begin within 15 to 20 days to elect the next Bishop of Rome, a decision that will define the direction of the Church for its 1.3 billion followers worldwide.
A narrow vote by Washington State’s youth sports governing body has blocked a proposal to restrict male athletes from competing in girls' sports, sparking renewed concern over fairness and safety in school athletics. Despite majority support, the measure failed to meet the 60% threshold required to pass.
El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele proposed a prisoner swap with Venezuela, saying he would exchange the "political prisoners" held in Venezuela for the Venezuelans in his country's custody.
Cornell University faces growing backlash for selecting singer Kehlani to headline its May 7 Slope Day concert, despite her well-documented history of antisemitic rhetoric and public support for anti-Israel extremism. Critics argue that the university is ignoring its Jewish students’ safety and values by platforming an artist known for glorifying violence against Jews and refusing to condemn terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians.
Support for online censorship in the United States is declining as a majority of Americans now favor protecting free expression, even at the risk of false information being shared. At the same time, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of a major federal office that previously led efforts to combat so-called disinformation online.
