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Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks AG’s Request for Information on Transgender Children in Landmark LGBTQ+ Case

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Austin, Texas – A Texas judge has temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, from requiring an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to disclose information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge brought by PFLAG National, which sought to prevent Paxton’s office from collecting the information. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel determined that forcing PFLAG to provide the information would violate their rights of free speech, association, and protection from unreasonable searches. She described it as a “gross invasion” of privacy. The judge’s … Read more

Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen and Ex-Wife Larsa Sued for Harassment and Stalking, $250 Million Lawsuit Claims

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Chicago, Illinois – Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen have been hit with a lawsuit alleging harassment and stalking. Chyvette Valentine, who claims to be Pippen’s former girlfriend, filed the lawsuit against Pippen, Larsa, and Pippen’s brother Carl in the Circuit Court of Cook County. In the court documents, Valentine accuses the trio, along with the Chicago Bulls, of causing her suffering. She is seeking $250 million in damages. Valentine alleges that she had an on-and-off relationship with Pippen from 1987 to 1993, which ultimately ended after she was allegedly … Read more

Former UC Santa Cruz Police Officer Awarded $7 Million in Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

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SAN JOSE, California – A former University of California police officer has been awarded over $7 million in damages after a jury found that he was unjustly terminated due to his race. Glenn Harper, a former lieutenant in the UC Santa Cruz Police Department, filed a lawsuit against the UC Regents in 2019, alleging that his termination in 2017 was racially motivated. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in favor of Harper after three hours of deliberation. According to the lawsuit, Harper’s firing stemmed from an internal dispute over a firearms investigation. Despite having 27 … Read more

Georgia’s Poor People’s Campaign Mobilizes for Last Weekend of Early Voting in 2024 Presidential Primaries

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Atlanta, Georgia residents are urged to make their voices heard as the window for early voting in the 2024 presidential primaries rapidly closes. A concerted effort is underway to encourage voters to head to the polls during the final weekend of early voting. The Georgia Poor People’s Campaign has taken the lead in this initiative, rallying together lower-wage workers, faith leaders, and activists who are calling on lawmakers to prioritize policies aimed at improving the lives of those with low incomes. This campaign, known as “40 Weeks of Action,” seeks to mobilize voters ahead of … Read more