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December 22, 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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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program, Saving $7,400 Annually

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….

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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 Governor Hochul Champions Reparations Study and Equality at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference. Video

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Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…

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