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Gay Rights Activists Rally for International Pressure on Uganda Amid Upheld Death Penalty Law for ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’

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Kampala, Uganda – Gay rights activists in Uganda are calling for increased international pressure on the government to repeal a law that imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” The Constitutional Court of Uganda recently refused to nullify the law, which also includes lengthy prison sentences for other same-sex offenses. Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda, as well as in many other African countries. Members of the LGBT community and activists are urging the international community to exert more pressure on the Ugandan government in order to bring about the repeal of the anti-gay law. … Read more

FEMWORX Recognizes Four Outstanding Women for Engineer Woman Award at Hannover Messe 2024

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HANNOVER, Germany – Four exceptional women have been nominated for the prestigious Engineer Woman Award, presented annually at the HANNOVER MESSE trade fair. The winner, chosen by an independent jury from the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board, will be announced on April 25 at the FEMWORX Career Congress. The Engineer Woman Award aims to recognize and promote the significant contributions of female experts in scientific and technical fields. Out of the numerous applicants, these four women have emerged as finalists for their outstanding achievements in their respective STEM professions. First on the list is Sheila Beladinejad, … Read more

Trump Ally Jeffrey Clark Violated Professional Conduct Rules, Faces Disciplinary Action for Aiding in Election Subversion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jeffrey Clark, a former Department of Justice official and key ally of former President Donald Trump, has been found to have violated professional conduct rules by assisting in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A three-member ethics panel in Washington, D.C. reached this preliminary decision on Thursday, opening the door for potential disciplinary actions against Clark. The disciplinary counsel is reportedly seeking the revocation of Clark’s law license. Clark, who has been licensed to practice in D.C. since 1997, could face suspension or disbarment. The final decision on … Read more

Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Charges for Mishandling Classified Documents

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to have charges of mishandling classified documents dismissed based on his claim that a federal records law protected him from prosecution. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied Trump’s argument that the Presidential Records Act takes precedence over the Espionage Act when it comes to highly classified documents held in his private residence in Florida. The judge defended her own handling of the issue, which had been a point of contention for prosecutors. This decision comes in response to a court … Read more