The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has issued a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), warning of a potential lawsuit if racially discriminatory programs are not reformed within 60 days. The challenge centers on allegations that white farmers are systematically excluded or disadvantaged under USDA rules that prioritize race and gender.
Bally's Corporation, selected in 2022 to develop Chicago's first casino, is facing a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in its investment criteria.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.
A new Washington state bill, Senate Bill 5123, introduced this legislative session, seeks to expand protected classes under the state's nondiscrimination law for public schools. Sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), the legislation would add "gender identity," "ethnicity," "homelessness," "immigration status," and "neurodivergence" to the existing protections.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump gave his inaugural address after taking the oath of office. In his address, President Trump stated that it will be the "official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female."
Rapper Nelly has described his upcoming performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as “an honor” amid criticism. Scheduled to appear at the Liberty Ball, Nelly emphasized respect for the presidency and the importance of unity during a contentious interview with rapper Willie D. He cited his family’s military background as a reason for supporting those who serve the nation, regardless of political affiliations.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that its population declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, despite a modest increase in births for the first time in seven years.
On January 15, 2025, Sweden announced plans to amend its constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship for individuals who obtained it fraudulently or pose a threat to national security.
As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.
France’s birthrate fell to its lowest level since the end of World War I, with only 663,000 babies born in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This marks a 2.2% decline from the previous year and the lowest recorded births since 1946. The fertility rate also dropped to 1.62 children per woman, well below the 2.1 replacement level needed to maintain population stability.
