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November 21, 2024
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Takes Bold Steps to Combat Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to address Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate, focusing on community safety, anti-discrimination policies, and protection for religious institutions. Federal agencies, including DHS, FBI, and DOJ, are strengthening efforts to prevent hate crimes, improve data reporting, and fund security initiatives for faith-based organizations. These initiatives also target workplace discrimination, ensure fair…

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U.S. and Canada Sanction Samidoun Network for Funding PFLP Terrorism

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In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…

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Readout of the U.S. Justice Department’s Interagency Convening on Advancing Equity in AI

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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Wednesday convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the fourth such convening by the Civil Rights Division, coming up on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development…

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White House Statement: President Biden Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winners

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4o Statement from President Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners embody determination and resilience in the face of tragedy. For decades, the members of Nihon Hidankyo have served as a human testament to the catastrophic human toll of nuclear weapons, telling a story that humanity needs to hear. On behalf of the United States,…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

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In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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“U.S.-Papua New Guinea Partnership: Boosting Economic Growth and Strategic Collaboration”

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On October 10, 2024, in Washington, DC, Jon Finer, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, met with Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, to discuss the expanding U.S.-PNG Strategic Partnership. Key topics included U.S. support for electrification, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention, and resource management. The partnership has already connected 19,000 households to electricity and…

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