Politics

Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers

By NEW YORK TREND / May 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers

New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) to address the alarming increase in Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers. These account takeovers involve malicious actors breaking into user accounts, changing passwords, and effectively locking out the rightful owners. The coalition…

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Comprehensive new report tackles food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries

By NEW YORK TREND / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Comprehensive new report tackles food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries

Key messages A groundbreaking report commissioned by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on One Health highlights the urgent need for innovative strategies to address food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries. The report “New Directions for Tackling Food Safety Risks in the Informal Sector of Developing Countries”…

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2023’s Best States for Racial Equality in Education, WalletHub Study

By NEW YORK TREND / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on 2023’s Best States for Racial Equality in Education, WalletHub Study

With predominantly white school districts receiving $23 billion more funding per year than predominantly non-white districts, WalletHub released its report on the Best States for Racial Equality in Education, along with expert commentary.   In order to determine which states have the most racial equality in education, WalletHub compared the 50 states across six key metrics.…

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Statement on Sudan by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous

By NEW YORK TREND / May 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Statement on Sudan by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous

UN Women joins our partners in expressing our grave concern over the continued conflict in Sudan.  As in all crises, this will surely have dire and disproportionate impacts on the lives of Sudanese women and girls. We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan and remain committed to supporting them. The resilience of Sudanese women…

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Attorneys General James and Bonta Launch Investigation into National Football League’s Workplace Practices and Culture

By NEW YORK TREND / May 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Attorneys General James and Bonta Launch Investigation into National Football League’s Workplace Practices and Culture

New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a joint investigation into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League (NFL). The NFL has offices in New York and California with more than 1,000 employees. The joint investigation will examine the workplace culture…

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One Year After Biden Administration Releases ‘Agency Equity Action Plans,’ Civil Rights Group Calls for Data to Track Progress

By NEW YORK TREND / April 21, 2023 / Comments Off on One Year After Biden Administration Releases ‘Agency Equity Action Plans,’ Civil Rights Group Calls for Data to Track Progress

Meeta Anand, senior director of the census and data equity program at The Leadership Conference Education Fund(Photo: LinkedIn) One year after the Biden administration released plans for agencies to advance equity, The Leadership Conference Education Fund is releasing “Data for Equity: A Review of Federal Agency Equity Action Plans.” “Data for Equity” — which makes eight specific…

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Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s Pandemic Anti-Fraud Proposal

By NEW YORK TREND / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s Pandemic Anti-Fraud Proposal

Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, issued the following statement on President Biden’s sweeping anti-fraud proposal: “President Biden and Vice President Harris are once again acting to ensure the SBA and our partners across the federal government have the…

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Coalition of 100+ organizations and leaders call on Biden Administration to protect undocumented Nigerians in U.S. fleeing civil unrest in Nigeria

By NEW YORK TREND / March 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Coalition of 100+ organizations and leaders call on Biden Administration to protect undocumented Nigerians in U.S. fleeing civil unrest in Nigeria

Over 100 local, state, national, and international organizations, led by the Nigerian Center in Washington, D.C., call for President Joe Biden, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to grant immediate designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief (SSR) for Nigeria. TPS protects non-citizens in the…

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Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds Executive Order on Racial Equity, Urges Swift Implementation

By NEW YORK TREND / March 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds Executive Order on Racial Equity, Urges Swift Implementation

(Photo: https://boardwalkconsulting.com/all/maya-wiley-named-president-and-ceo-of-the-leadership-conference-on-civil-and-human-rights/) Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order on Racial Equity:  “We applaud the Biden administration’s clear commitment to advancing and protecting civil and human rights for all communities. At a time when civil rights are under attack from…

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CROCKETT COMMEMORATES HER SWEARING-IN TO THE 118TH CONGRESS WITH A COMMUNITY SWEARING-IN CEREMONY IN DALLAS

By NEW YORK TREND / March 20, 2023 / Comments Off on CROCKETT COMMEMORATES HER SWEARING-IN TO THE 118TH CONGRESS WITH A COMMUNITY SWEARING-IN CEREMONY IN DALLAS

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued the following statement following her community swearing-in ceremony last night: “It was an honor to be sworn-in to the 118th Congress surrounded by loved ones and this beautiful community I am blessed serve in Washington. Each member of our community has a role in not only my success, but in making…

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