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Lawyers and advocates say 48 people are unaccounted for after ICE raid in New Mexico
An attorney for the ACLU in the state said community advocates were “on the verge of tears” Monday because they had little to no information on the people who were arrested.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say
After a Connecticut woman was accused of holding her stepson captive for two decades, education advocates said the state’s largely unregulated homeschooling system could allow abusive parents to ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say
Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas. At a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
2025 All-Advocate Girls Basketball Team
Licking County's top players make up the All-Advocate girls basketball team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
2025 All-Advocate Boys Basketball Team
Licking County's top players make up the All-Advocate boys basketball team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Treasury Department to cut IRS taxpayer advocate staff
The Trump administration is intending to make cuts to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) — its third announced staffing reduction at the Internal Revenue Service that comes amid a ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How the sporting goods industry is bracing for tariffs
Economists and industry advocates say tariffs would have a direct impact on the sports world.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.CBS News - 3d -
'Diversity is not illegal': Women in skilled trades brace for Trump's DEI rollbacks
President Donald Trump's moves to curtail DEI policies create a particularly fraught environment for women in skilled trades, advocates say.CNBC - 1d -
Advocates gear up for fight to preserve Education Department
President Trump's battle to end the Department of Education is about to turn into a war as advocates prepare to defend the federal agency through litigation and civic action while he readies an ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Mahmoud Khalil says he was 'targeted' for pro-Palestinian beliefs in letter from ICE facility
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil says he was "targeted" for advocating for the Palestinian cause in a new letter from a detention facility, as a judge ruled his challenge to his arrest ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Advocates to rally in DC for Trans Day of Visibility amid Trump administration rollbacks
Transgender rights advocates from across the nation will gather on the National Mall this month in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual commemoration of trans people worldwide. ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Trump order has ripple effects for medical students, advocates warn
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medical school advocates warn Trump order could impede aspiring doctors President Trump’s executive order to ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Denver mayor tags arrest of leading immigration advocate as 'Putin-style political persecution'
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston blasted the Trump administration for "Soviet-style political persecution of political dissidents" by arresting high-profile Colorado immigration advocate Jeanette ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Why Stories, Not Metrics, Turn Investors Into Advocates
From pitch meeting to board meeting, a strong story is an entrepreneur’s secret weapon.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
Taiwan revokes residency for Chinese TikTok influencer
Spouse of Taiwanese citizen had advocated for annexation by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government servicesFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.CBS News - Mar. 21 -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - 3d -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - 3d -
Officials detain immigration activist who sheltered in church in 2017
Jeanette Vizguerra, a Colorado advocate for immigrants who sheltered in a church for months in 2017, was detained by officials on Monday, local advocates said. The Colorado Immigrant Rights ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Astro Bot Director Advocates For Making Small Games, Arguing Quality Over Quantity
The developer behind Astro Bot has a handbook for all new employees that contains the following phrase: "We aim for quality, not quantity." Team Asobi studio director Nicolas Doucet showed off this ...GameSpot - 4d -
Eye on America: Teacher diversity, self-sustaining homes, gun safety advocates, and more
We explore stories of resilience and community, starting with a look at a nonprofit in Philadelphia working to advance teacher diversity. Then we visit an eco-minded community building homes with ...CBS News - 2d -
Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps. The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is expected in the coming weeks to start a ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet
Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Social Security Administration delays timeline for new identity proofing policies following complaints
The Social Security Administration is revising new identity proofing policy changes following complaints from customers, Congress, advocates and others.CNBC - 1d -
Social Security Administration delays timeline for new identity proofing policies following complaints
The Social Security Administration is revising new identity proofing policy changes following complaints from customers, Congress, advocates and others.CNBC - 1d -
How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble
As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Cameron Jordan knows who he wants the Saints to draft in Round 1
Cameron Jordan typically advocates for his defensive line, but this time he wants the Saints to pick a specific offensive playmaker in the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
For the left’s Ukraine hawks, the real war is against Trump
The liberal left has shifted from opposing muscular policies toward Russia to advocating for a robust Cold War, despite a history of opposing it and giving Russia excuses.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Corita Kent made waves as the 'Pop-Art nun' in the '60s. A new center honors her legacy
Corita Kent used her bold silkscreens to advocate for social change during the '60s. A new center in downtown L.A. honors her work while in the city and beyond.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals
The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Ann Coulter questions arrest of Columbia protester on free speech grounds
Conservative media pundit Ann Coulter on Monday questioned the arrest of a pro-Palestinian advocate on free speech grounds. "There's almost no one I don't want to deport, but unless they've ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Ice accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities that could help in raids, files show
Westchester county has laws limiting cooperation, but Ice has accessed trove of data that holds license plate readers. As Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its crackdown on undocumented ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights
When new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students were rolled back, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. Now advocates hope to restore them.NBC News - Mar. 11
