Podcast Series Explores Roma and Sinti History, Activism, and Queer Identities
A six-part podcast, "Queerly Beloved," by Melania Swiontek Brzezinski and Ann Toma-Toader explores Roma and Sinti history and activism from the 15th century to the 1990s, highlighting resistance to discrimination and the role of queer identities, airing between January 18th and March 15th with suppo...
Podcast Series Explores Roma and Sinti History, Activism, and Queer Identities
A six-part podcast, "Queerly Beloved," by Melania Swiontek Brzezinski and Ann Toma-Toader explores Roma and Sinti history and activism from the 15th century to the 1990s, highlighting resistance to discrimination and the role of queer identities, airing between January 18th and March 15th with suppo...
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24% Bias Score
UK Family Reunification Policy Criticized for Disparate Treatment of Refugees
The UK's family reunification policy is criticized for creating a two-tiered system, with those in war zones like Gaza and Sudan facing obstacles in submitting biometrics to join family in the UK, unlike Ukrainian refugees. From May 2023 to February 2024, only 15 predetermination cases allowing fami...
UK Family Reunification Policy Criticized for Disparate Treatment of Refugees
The UK's family reunification policy is criticized for creating a two-tiered system, with those in war zones like Gaza and Sudan facing obstacles in submitting biometrics to join family in the UK, unlike Ukrainian refugees. From May 2023 to February 2024, only 15 predetermination cases allowing fami...
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52% Bias Score
£20,000 Reward Offered for Information on Parents of Three Abandoned London Siblings
Three abandoned siblings, found in separate incidents between 2017-2024 in London, prompt a £20,000 reward for information leading to the parents' identification; police have a full maternal DNA profile, suggesting the parents resided in Plaistow or East Ham for six years.
£20,000 Reward Offered for Information on Parents of Three Abandoned London Siblings
Three abandoned siblings, found in separate incidents between 2017-2024 in London, prompt a £20,000 reward for information leading to the parents' identification; police have a full maternal DNA profile, suggesting the parents resided in Plaistow or East Ham for six years.
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32% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
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52% Bias Score
TİHEK Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint, Ignoring Constitutional Court Ruling
Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK) dismissed Besna Tosun's complaint alleging police brutality during a December 12th, 2024, Cumartesi Anneleri protest, disregarding a Constitutional Court ruling upholding their right to assemble and evidence of excessive force.
TİHEK Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint, Ignoring Constitutional Court Ruling
Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK) dismissed Besna Tosun's complaint alleging police brutality during a December 12th, 2024, Cumartesi Anneleri protest, disregarding a Constitutional Court ruling upholding their right to assemble and evidence of excessive force.
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76% Bias Score
Hostage-Ceasefire Deal: Mentally Ill Israeli to be Released by Hamas
Hisham al-Sayed, a Bedouin-Israeli with mental health issues, abducted by Hamas in Gaza in 2015, is to be released as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal; his case highlights ethical concerns and the complex humanitarian realities of the conflict.
Hostage-Ceasefire Deal: Mentally Ill Israeli to be Released by Hamas
Hisham al-Sayed, a Bedouin-Israeli with mental health issues, abducted by Hamas in Gaza in 2015, is to be released as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal; his case highlights ethical concerns and the complex humanitarian realities of the conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Poland's Fortified Border: A Response to Belarus-Orchestrated Migration
Poland's 186-km border fence with Belarus, completed in summer 2023, uses concrete barriers, barbed wire, and electronic surveillance to counter irregular migration orchestrated by Belarusian authorities, though human rights concerns remain regarding pushbacks.
Poland's Fortified Border: A Response to Belarus-Orchestrated Migration
Poland's 186-km border fence with Belarus, completed in summer 2023, uses concrete barriers, barbed wire, and electronic surveillance to counter irregular migration orchestrated by Belarusian authorities, though human rights concerns remain regarding pushbacks.
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44% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
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64% Bias Score
Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released
Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...
Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released
Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...
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32% Bias Score
Canadian Disability Benefit Faces Delays Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Canada's new disability benefit, planned for July 1st, is threatened by regulatory delays, jeopardizing $243 million in support funds and impacting low-income individuals with disabilities who could receive up to $200 monthly.
Canadian Disability Benefit Faces Delays Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Canada's new disability benefit, planned for July 1st, is threatened by regulatory delays, jeopardizing $243 million in support funds and impacting low-income individuals with disabilities who could receive up to $200 monthly.
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48% Bias Score
UN Launches Action Plan to Combat Global Rise in Antisemitism
The UN unveiled a new Action Plan to combat antisemitism, establishing a monitoring group, educational initiatives, and tech partnerships to counter hate speech following a recent surge in attacks, particularly in Europe and North America.
UN Launches Action Plan to Combat Global Rise in Antisemitism
The UN unveiled a new Action Plan to combat antisemitism, establishing a monitoring group, educational initiatives, and tech partnerships to counter hate speech following a recent surge in attacks, particularly in Europe and North America.
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20% Bias Score
Racial Wealth Gap: Early Financial Education as a Solution
Studies reveal a significant racial wealth gap, with only 8% of Black households owning stocks compared to 24% of white households. This disparity stems from limited access to financial services, lack of exposure to investing, and generational financial instability, highlighting the urgent need for ...
Racial Wealth Gap: Early Financial Education as a Solution
Studies reveal a significant racial wealth gap, with only 8% of Black households owning stocks compared to 24% of white households. This disparity stems from limited access to financial services, lack of exposure to investing, and generational financial instability, highlighting the urgent need for ...
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24% Bias Score