(2025-01-16). Elon Musk shouts fire firefighters in a crowded theater! nationofchange.org Elon Musk has been leaping about the public stage like a Rumplestiltskin just appointed jester to the royal court. A few days ago he blamed the L.A. fires on hiring programs intended to encourage "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", or DEI. In doing so he adds to the long litany of outrage over Affirmative Action, of …
(2025-01-16). UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of peaceful protesters stand up for rights in an Anti-Racism Protest in London, UK, August 7, 2024. | © Martin Suker | (London) —United Kingdom authorities are seriously undermining democratic rights, especially the right to peaceful protest, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The Labour government, which took office in July 2024, has failed to roll back draconian anti-protest measures introduced by the previous administration, while continuing to appeal a court ruling that curbs the measures.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…
(2025-01-16). 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards laureates announced. pressenza.com The 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards will this year honor individuals from Brazil, Germany, India, Navajo country, the United States and Zimbabwe for their achievements in working for a nuclear-free world. | The Award laureates are chosen by an international jury of their peers and are offered in three categories: Resistance, Education and Solution. The 2025 laureates are: S.P. Udayakumar (India) for Resistance; Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert Suchanek (Brazil / Germany) for Education; and Edwick Madzimure (Zimbabwe) for Solution.
(2025-01-16). Elon Musk: end X members banning access to themselves. onlineopinion.com.au I am currently a victim of X Member Censorship – having received this notice when I sought to access the X site of Ali Shihabi — an advisor to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.
(2025-01-16). Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding? aljazeera.com Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?
(2025-01-16). AUKUS: flawed and sinking. onlineopinion.com.au Australia has yet to see the fabled white elephants of the sea and remains at the mercy of the US Congress.
(2025-01-15). WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office. truthout.org West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government. These actions have elicited criticism from state leaders and activists, including West Virginia Democratic Party Chair… |
(2025-01-15). Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United – Community Letter of Support. indybay.org Employees of the Monterey Bay Aquarium are forming their union! Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United stands together to create a better future for our colleagues, our animals, and our ocean. We believe it is time to ensure fair and equitable pay, comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, and a culture of safety, transparency, and inclusion. By forming our union with AFSCME Council 57, we are uniting to build a workplace that reflects the Aquarium's core values of equity, integrity and hope.
(2025-01-15). Fossil Fuel "Oil-Garchs" Reap Billions in Payback for Trump Support. inequality.org
(2025-01-15). SEND system in England falling apart at the seams — thanks to the Tories. thecanary.co The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee's report Support for children and young people with special educational needs published on 15 January highlights significant challenges within England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. Notably, it outlines how funding over the past ten years has not matched demand — as the previous Conservative Party governments […] | By
(2025-01-15). SEND system in England falling apart at the seams — thanks to the Tories. thecanary.co The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee's report Support for children and young people with special educational needs published on 15 January highlights significant challenges within England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. Notably, it outlines how funding over the past ten years has not matched demand — as the previous Conservative Party governments […] | By
(2025-01-15). Special Needs Child Provision in Crisis as 40% of Local Authorities Risk Going Bust. bylinetimes.com Children with special educational needs are being offered "inconsistent and inequitable" support by the Government, which fails to meet minimum legal requirements, amid a growing financial crisis at local authorities, a damning new parliamentary report has warned. | A big rise in the number of children with diagnoses and the rising numbers of local authorities in severe financial difficulties, is creating a looming crisis, the report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee warns. | The Committee is demanding action from Whitehall within weeks and warning that a failure to adequately finance the system now ris…
(2025-01-15). Voters spoilt for choice: Peter Albanese or Anthony Dutton. onlineopinion.com.au Regardless of the 2025 election, voters get duopoly dinner: environmental and energy sellout, regressive education, unfair taxation, mega migration, housing hunger games.
(2025-01-15). Bill Gates' Foundation Tax-Exempt Status Faces Court Showdown Amid Vaccine Profit Allegations. globalresearch.ca In a legal confrontation with potential far-reaching implications, Floridian and head of The World Peace Through Education Foundation, Inc, William S. Scott has filed an appeal and petition for a Writ of Mandamus against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in …
(2025-01-15). Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign | Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) are expected to embark on a School Readiness Campaign starting on Wednesday, 15 January. | | The campaign — which includes visits to several schools across the province — will continue until mid-February. | | "This campaign reflects [the] GPL's commitment to ensuring that schools across the province are fully equipped to receive learners and provide quality education as the new academic year begins," the GPL said in a statement. | | The oversight campaign will be spearheaded by GPL Speaker Morak…
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-15). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-15). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.
(2025-01-15). REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the state to ensure children attend …
(2025-01-15). Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024 | Government has extended its congratulations to the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | | With a pass rate of 87.3% – the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. | | The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. | | "The 2024 results mark a significant milestone in the history of South Africa's education system, coinciding with the…
(2025-01-15). Trump's HUD pick Scott Turner is chair of right-wing Center For Education Opportunity. indybay.org If Scott Turner, A Trump Loyalist, Becomes The Next HUD Secretary, Millions Of HUD Subsidized Households Will Be Placed At Risk Of Homelessness!
(2025-01-15). Shutting down debate on abortion is a concern for us all. onlineopinion.com.au This means that the Queensland parliament cannot discuss, ask questions, make representations, draft amendments or even accept citizens' petitions expressing concerns about its own legislation on abortion.