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VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation
The VFW takes the opportunity to recognize LGBTQ+ veterans for their service to the nation
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June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) stands with our fellow Americans in honoring the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of all who have served our nation, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) veterans.
Since the first Pride Month proclamation in 1999
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation
The VFW takes the opportunity to recognize LGBTQ+ veterans for their service to the nation
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June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) stands with our fellow Americans in honoring the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of all who have served our nation, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) veterans.
Since the first Pride Month proclamation in 1999by President Bill Clinton, the VFW has honored the estimated more than 1 million veterans that identify as LGBTQ+ for their service, and for proudly standing among the less than 1% of us who serve or have served our great nation.
The bond of military service unites all who wore the uniform, transcending beyond our differences and beliefs to protect American liberty. The VFW's mission remains steadfast: to foster camaraderie among veterans, to advocate for their earned benefits, and to perpetuate the memory and history of our fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms. We are dedicated to ensuring that every veteran feels valued and has access to the resources and community they deserve.
This June, the VFW salutes all LGBTQ+ veterans for their honorable service and recognize that their dedication and courage are part of the foundation of our national defense.
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Original text here: https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2026/6/vfw-honors-lgbtq-veterans-service-to-nation
[Category: National Defense]
Reproductive Freedom for All Marks Pride Month, Condemns Trump Administration Policies
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following memorandum:
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MEMO: Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Communities
TO: Interested Parties
Pride Month is a moment to celebrate the contributions, history, and political power of LGBTQIA+ communities across the country. From the Stonewall uprising that launched the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement to decades of organizing that have shaped American law, culture, and public life, LGBTQIA+ communities have been on the front lines
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WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following memorandum:
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MEMO: Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Communities
TO: Interested Parties
Pride Month is a moment to celebrate the contributions, history, and political power of LGBTQIA+ communities across the country. From the Stonewall uprising that launched the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement to decades of organizing that have shaped American law, culture, and public life, LGBTQIA+ communities have been on the front linesof every major fight for freedom in this country, including the fight for reproductive freedom.
Reproductive Freedom for All has long recognized that reproductive freedom and LGBTQIA+ liberation are inseparable. Access to abortion, birth control, and fertility care is fundamental to how all people-including LGBTQIA+ people-make decisions about their bodies and families. Right now, gender-affirming care is under coordinated attack from the same politicians and extremists driving abortion bans nationwide.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has waged escalating attacks against LGBTQIA+ Americans. On day one, he signed executive orders eliminating federal recognition of gender identity, stripping workplace non-discrimination protections for transgender federal employees, banning transgender service members from serving openly in the military, and gutting LGBTQIA+ health equity programs across federal agencies. Last summer, Trump's administration terminated the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQIA+ Youth Specialized Services-cutting $25 million in funding to the Trevor Project and eliminating a lifeline that had connected more than 1.3 million young people with crisis support. The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a decision with sweeping implications for bodily autonomy nationwide. In statehouses across the country, a record-breaking 1,022 anti-trans bills were introduced in 2025-the sixth consecutive record-breaking year. The same politicians behind anti-trans legislation are driving abortion bans, because this has always been about controlling what people can do with their own bodies and lives.
In the face of these attacks, LGBTQIA+ communities and reproductive freedom advocates are linking arms to organize-including on college campuses. Reproductive Freedom for All members at Virginia Tech attended Roanoke Pride in April, UPenn members are supporting Philly Pride this week, and at Willamette University, an affiliated campus club hosted a reproductive health fair offering free STI testing for students who came to learn about reproductive freedom.
Reproductive Freedom for All's 4 million members are committed to building a world where all people can access a full spectrum of health care, free from discrimination and political interference. That means fighting to restore the federal protections this administration has stripped away, fighting to defeat anti-trans and anti-abortion legislation moving through statehouses across the country, and fighting to hold every politician who voted against LGBTQIA+ rights and reproductive freedom accountable at the ballot box in November. This Pride Month, we march, we organize, and we double down on the work to take our country back.
For over 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) has fought to protect and advance reproductive freedom at the federal and state levels-including access to abortion care, birth control, pregnancy and post-partum care, and paid family leave-for every body. Reproductive Freedom for All is powered by its more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who support legal abortion.
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Original text here: https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/news/memo-reproductive-freedom-for-all-celebrates-and-stands-with-lgbtqia-communities/
Northwell Tackles Long Island's Highest Homeless Population in 19 Years
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 2 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Northwell tackles Long Island's highest homeless population in 19 years
Northwell's Street Medicine team sees homelessness rise 12%, vows to expand services
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The road warriors in the white Northwell Health Community Relations van criss-crossed Long Island on a recent Thursday, gathering in Amityville before pulling over along a busy service road truck stop in Hauppauge and then motoring on to the commuter lot at the Long Island Rail Road in Freeport.
Northwell Health's Street Medicine program delivers
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NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 2 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Northwell tackles Long Island's highest homeless population in 19 years
Northwell's Street Medicine team sees homelessness rise 12%, vows to expand services
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The road warriors in the white Northwell Health Community Relations van criss-crossed Long Island on a recent Thursday, gathering in Amityville before pulling over along a busy service road truck stop in Hauppauge and then motoring on to the commuter lot at the Long Island Rail Road in Freeport.
Northwell Health's Street Medicine program delivershealthcare to Long Island's homeless population where it's needed -- from gas stations, train stations and parked cars to isolated encampments in the woods. As the Street Medicine team marks two years since it began providing healthcare to the homeless in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the success of the program is being met by an alarming rise in need.
The most recent Point-In-Time Count, administered annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and led locally by Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), revealed more than 4,500 unhoused adults and children in the region, the highest total since 2007. The homeless face health disparities and higher rates of chronic illnesses, along with a range of mental health issues and substance use disorders. Yet bringing healthcare to this population is time-consuming and requires patience.
"We put in a lot of miles in the van," said Mary Mahoney, NP, vice president of Emergency Management and Clinical Preparedness at Northwell and the lead clinician for the Street Medicine program. "We will see up to five clients in a day and we'll spend at least an hour with them because each person's needs can be extensive. We are going where they are. A lot of our work is about building trust. They feel invisible, unseen. Part of establishing that trust is making them feel seen and heard. One of the first questions we ask is 'What do they want and how can we help them?'"
Ongoing support, improved wellness
Northwell, in collaboration with LICH, arranged to meet with Scott, a 55-year-old Brentwood, LI, native who cleans the busy roadside at a Suffolk truck stop for tips. After a thorough medical evaluation, the team handed Scott medication, a new hiker-style backpack along with an assortment of essential items such as a reflective vest, Purell and Off mosquito wipes. Scott is a repeat patient who says the prescription and attention has improved his health.
"Homelessness happens every single day," said Scott, who was appreciative of the family-like interaction with the Street Medicine team and grateful for the repeat care. "Somebody has something happen to them that makes them homeless. It doesn't mean they did something terrible. No one makes a choice to be homeless. People get judged for it and automatically get outcast from society."
Since its inception two years ago, Street Medicine has traveled more than 5,000 miles through 70 communities to evaluate 108 individuals at over 400 encounters. The team has seen most of those patients again and again, following through to improve their overall health -- and circumstances. It's not just about delivering meds but also wellness education and a human connection. Fourteen patients were admitted to area hospitals for urgent medical issues as a result of Street Medicine intervention and another 16 eventually received housing.
"People who are homeless fight so many battles that medical care often times does not get prioritized," said Dylan Schwarz, LICH's Street Medicine liaison. "It's extremely important that this team brings care to where the clients are and make it more accessible."
Addressing a public health crisis
Housing is a major public health issue. That's one crucial area where Northwell's Street Medicine team plays an important role. To qualify for housing in Nassau or Suffolk counties, applicants need to complete physicals and sometimes psychiatric evaluations, as well as provide disability documentation, where appropriate.
A brutally cold winter -- one snowstorm claimed 16 lives in NYC this January -- highlights the plight of those living on the streets. The dire situation across Long Island reflects the needs in surrounding communities, prompting Northwell to expand its services. Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow last week announced that it would spearhead Street Medicine in Westchester County. The program is eyeing other regions for future expansion.
"Homelessness is more prevalent now than ever and has become the No. 1 health-related social condition we see," said Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, executive vice president of the Institute for Community Health and Wellness at Northwell. "More and more, individuals are struggling to make ends meet and end up unhoused. We have found that Westchester County is no different and this has resulted in the need to expand the Street Medicine program there."
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Original text here: https://www.northwell.edu/news/the-latest/northwell-tackles-long-islands-highest-homeless-population-in-19-years
[Category: Health Care]
New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager"
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager"
Inspired by George Washington's 1757 recipe and drawn from the Library's collections, the beer was made by TALEA for the United States' 250th anniversary.
The Library launches "250 Years" with a limited-edition NYPL card featuring the Declaration of Independence, a "Reading America" book list with book giveaways and free instant digital downloads, and reservations to see the Declaration of Independence.
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NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager"
Inspired by George Washington's 1757 recipe and drawn from the Library's collections, the beer was made by TALEA for the United States' 250th anniversary.
The Library launches "250 Years" with a limited-edition NYPL card featuring the Declaration of Independence, a "Reading America" book list with book giveaways and free instant digital downloads, and reservations to see the Declaration of Independence.
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The New YorkPublic Library and TALEA Beer Co. today announced "Liberty Lager," a limited-edition beer inspired by George Washington's recipe. This announcement comes as the Library launches "250 Years: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," a system-wide initiative marking the nation's 250th anniversary. As part of the launch, the Library is also debuting a new, limited-edition NYPL card, publishing a special anniversary book list, giving away books, offering free and instant audio and e-book downloads to select titles, and opening online reservations to view the Declaration of Independence in July.
"Liberty Lager" is inspired by George Washington's "To Make Small Beer" recipe from a 1757 notebook he kept when he served as a colonel in the Virginia militia. Produced by TALEA Beer Co., the limited-edition brew is available for sale in TALEA's taprooms and New York City restaurants and retail outlets.
George Washington's notebook--with the recipe neatly written out on the back page--is representative of the Library's role as a repository for historic documents, art, and ephemera. The journal is housed in the Library's Manuscripts and Archives Division at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building alongside other historical items such as Washington's Farewell Address, an original copy of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson, and a silk protest banner from before America's Civil War demanding the abolition of slavery.
To learn more about Washington's recipe--including why the so-called "small beer" was a mainstay of early America--see The New York Public Library's blog post here.
"As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, The New York Public Library is opening its archives, inviting all to come and discuss and experience our shared history--and to taste it," said Brent Reidy, The New York Public Library's Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries. "By bringing George Washington's beer recipe out of our archives and into the pint glasses of New Yorkers, we can connect our collection to the public we serve."
"We're honored to create Liberty Lager to commemorate America's 250th," said Tara Hankinson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TALEA Beer Co. "Our goal was to brew an approachable beer that nods to George Washington's original recipe with subtle maltiness and a hint of hops. We're proud to bring this lager to life together with The New York Public Library."
"Beer has played a huge role in world history, from the dawn of civilization to pre-revolutionary America, and into present times. That the New York Public Library and TALEA created a unique beer inspired by historical documents from the collection is a wonderful way to add an extra layer of context to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence," said Certified Cicerone Anne Becerra.
The Library is launching several other key components of its "250 Years" initiative:
A special-edition New York Public Library card: The Library is debuting a limited-edition Library card featuring the Library's copy of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson. You can pick up the new card in any of our 92 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island or apply online.
Book list, book giveaways, and instant digital access: "Reading America: 250 Years, 250 Books" is a list of 250 notable books for all ages that reflect upon and illuminate the American experience from a variety of perspectives. The Library is giving away nearly 5,000 books from "Reading America" and offering instant digital access until July 31 to select titles, which means no wait times for any of those titles. The book giveaways are available at branches while supplies last.
Free timed-tickets to see the Declaration of Independence: Starting at 10 a.m. today, the public can book free timed tickets to view the Library's original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson created this copy to document what the Second Continental Congress removed from his draft ahead of ratification--including a fervent rebuke of the slave trade that he considered important to preserve, despite being a lifelong slaveholder himself. This unique document highlights the tensions between liberty and enslavement at the nation's founding and reveals the ongoing work necessary to live up to the Declaration's sweeping promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration will be on view July 1-7. Tickets will be released online weekly on Mondays at 10 a.m. EST through Monday, June 29. Click here to see what is available.
"250 Years: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" is made possible by the generosity of Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Additional support is provided by The Edward & Sandra Meyer Foundation and Iron Mountain.
Support for The New York Public Library's Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, Jonathan Altman, and Miriam and Ira D. Wallach.
These programs and initiatives are part of the Library's overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
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About The New York Public Library
For over 125 years, The New York Public Library has been a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With over 90 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars. The New York Public Library receives approximately 16 million visits through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/give.
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About Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. Today the foundation works to reduce political polarization through philanthropic support for the issues that Carnegie considered most important: education, democracy, and peace. Learn more at www.carnegie.org.
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About TALEA Beer Co.
Founded in 2019 by Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland, TALEA Beer Co. is New York City's first women- and veteran-owned craft brewery. Created to bring a new experience to the male-dominated beer industry, TALEA brews a wide range of styles including fruit-forward beers designed to welcome a more inclusive community. TALEA operates their flagship brewery and taproom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and four additional taprooms across Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving as bright, multi-functional neighborhood gathering spaces. Their beers are distributed at over 1,300 bars, restaurants, and retailers across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.taleabeer.com.
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Original text here: https://www.nypl.org/press/new-york-public-library-and-talea-beer-co-announce-liberty-lager
[Category: Libraries]
International Justice Mission: Survey - Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Tougher Tech Accountability to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- International Justice Mission issued the following news:
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New Survey: Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Tougher Tech Accountability to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Summary: A 2026 national survey reveals strong bipartisan support for tougher regulations on tech companies to prevent online child sexual exploitation, with Americans viewing the issue as a critical public safety crisis and calling for urgent action.
IJM Mobilizes Advocates on Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of the STOP CSAM Act
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A new 2026 national survey reveals overwhelming bipartisan
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WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- International Justice Mission issued the following news:
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New Survey: Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Tougher Tech Accountability to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Summary: A 2026 national survey reveals strong bipartisan support for tougher regulations on tech companies to prevent online child sexual exploitation, with Americans viewing the issue as a critical public safety crisis and calling for urgent action.
IJM Mobilizes Advocates on Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of the STOP CSAM Act
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A new 2026 national survey reveals overwhelming bipartisansupport from Americans seeking stronger regulation and accountability for technology companies that fail to combat online child sexual exploitation. The findings show that Americans view online child sexual exploitation as a mainstream public safety and child protection crisis, and they expect lawmakers and technology companies to take stronger action to prevent it.
Child sexual abuse and exploitation online is one of the most urgent and rapidly evolving child safety crises in today's world, accelerated by technology and social media. The scale of the problem is staggering, with one report estimating that 1 in 8 children worldwide were victims of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in the past year.
With public concern about online child sexual exploitation remaining extremely high, 99% of respondents, from both sides of the aisle, say their U.S. elected officials should prioritize creating laws to effectively address it, and 91% support the proposed STOP CSAM Act (S.1829 / H.R.3921).
Along the same lines, 9 in 10 say they would be more likely to support officials who hold tech companies accountable, and an equal share say they would view a tech company more positively if it invested in innovative solutions to prevent online child sex abuse. These findings point to growing political and reputational incentives for both lawmakers and technology companies to lead on child protection and accountability measures.
When it comes to technology companies, the survey found widespread support for accountability measures, and the majority of Americans agree the U.S. government should require tech companies to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation on their platforms and apps and impose penalties when they fail to do so.
U.S. adults cite a variety of actions tech companies can take to protect children from sexual abuse online including:
* 95% strongly agree companies should implement automatic alerts for potentially abusive content involving children
* 94% agree that tech companies should use technology to prevent real-time streaming/watching of live videos of child sexual abuse on their platforms
* 93% agree that devices should come with safeguards that prevent the recording, streaming or watching of child sexual abuse material
The findings suggest public opinion has moved significantly ahead of both Congress and the technology industry on child online safety enforcement. Americans increasingly expect technology companies to take proactive responsibility for preventing abuse on their platforms and devices.
Beginning today, International Justice Mission (IJM) is convening more than 250 advocates from 40 states in Washington, D.C., for its 2026 Advocacy Summit. Participants will meet with members of Congress to urge bipartisan support for the STOP CSAM Act and call for stronger protections to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
The Advocacy Summit brings together survivors, advocates and community leaders for training and direct engagement with policymakers, equipping them to elevate the voices of children at risk and drive meaningful legislative action. The event underscores growing national momentum for stronger tech accountability and reflects the same bipartisan public demand identified in IJM's new survey findings.
"As a survivor of online sexual exploitation, I know the harm does not end when the abuse stops online. Survivors carry the impact for years, sometimes for a lifetime. That is why accountability matters," said Barbie, Survivor Leader from the Philippines. "Children deserve more than sympathy after harm is done, they deserve protection before exploitation happens. When overwhelming numbers of people call for stronger action, it sends a powerful message: Protecting children must always matter more than profits, silence, or convenience. Survivors are speaking up not only for ourselves, but for every child who is still waiting to be protected."
"When our data shows that the overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their elected officials must act, that is not a policy preference - it is a mandate," said John Tanagho, Executive Director, Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, International Justice Mission. "This new information and public opinion are clear and aligned - children are being exploited in real time on platforms and devices that have the technology to stop it. Now, we need Congress and the tech industry to match that clarity with action."
"The STOP CSAM Act is a critical step toward closing the gap between what we know is happening online and what online platforms are incentivized to do about it," said Nate King, Director, Policy and Advocacy, International Justice Mission. "For too long, survivors have carried the consequences of this horrific crime while platforms have lacked clear, enforceable obligations to prevent and report abuse. This legislation changes that by empowering survivors and ensuring that tech companies take meaningful responsibility for protecting children."
This is not a divided moment - across party lines, Americans are sending a clear signal that stronger tech accountability and action to stop online child sexual exploitation can no longer wait.
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About the Survey
This research was conducted by Breakthrough Campaigns on behalf of IJM. The online survey, conducted in March 2026, collected self-reported data from 1,111 adult respondents aged 18 or older. Data was weighed across key demographics including age, gender and race based on U.S. Census data. The estimated margin of error for the total sample of respondents is approximately +2.94% at a 95% confidence level.
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About International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission partners with local authorities in program offices in 19 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children and police abuse of power. IJM's mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts. Learn more at: IJM.org.
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REPORT: https://assets-na.ijm.org/documents/Protecting-Children-in-the-Digital-Age-IJM-OSEC-Report-U.S.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.ijm.org/news/bipartisan-support-tech-accountability-child-exploitation-survey
[Category: Sociological]
Find New NCFR Journal Research Online
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 2 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on June 1, 2026:
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Find New NCFR Journal Research Online
Read 5 New Articles Published May 24-30
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JMF June 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413737/2026/88/3): Includes articles on diverse pathways to parenthood and
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 2 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on June 1, 2026:
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Find New NCFR Journal Research Online
Read 5 New Articles Published May 24-30
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JMF June 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413737/2026/88/3): Includes articles on diverse pathways to parenthood andfamily formation; parenting roles, identities, and experiences; families and socioeconomic contexts; and more.
FR April 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413729/2026/75/2): Features research on parenting and development, family resources, romantic relationships, family resources during COVID-19, and much more.
JFTR March 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17562589/2026/18/1): Includes an "Original Voices" piece by NCFR Fellow Pauline Boss, Ph.D.; several articles on theoretical advances; a number of scoping reviews and "Emerging Voices" articles; and more.
New Early-View Articles Published Online (May 24-30):
Journal of Marriage and Family:
* Care Arrangements for Children Exposed to Maternal Incarceration: Evidence From Wisconsin -- Sarah Font, Renzo Fernandez Escobar, Kristin Turney
* Women's Socioeconomic Advantage Over Their Partners and Relationship Dissolution: A 29-Country Study (open access) -- Pilar Gonalons-Pons, Allison Dunatchik
Family Relations:
* De regressu: Intergenerational conflicts over legality and belonging in migrant family entrepreneurship in Italy -- Fabio Indio Massimo Poppi
* Gaming behavior changes in families: Mothers and children during the COVID-19 pandemic (open access) -- Simone Schuller, Claudia Zerle-ElsaBer, Oyku Camliguney, Alexandra N. Langmeyer, Thorsten Naab
* Support, reciprocity, and kinship as seeds of Indigenous family resilience during COVID-19 (open access) -- Kya Locklear, Catherine E. O'Connor, Kristi Ka'apu, Elaine Wright, James Allen
NCFR member journal subscribers can access articles by logging into their NCFR account.
Learn more about NCFR's scholarly journals prior to submitting your manuscript.
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NCFR is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members support all families through research, teaching, practice, and advocacy.
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Original text here: https://www.ncfr.org/news/find-new-ncfr-journal-research-online
[Category: Sociological]
CAIR-Chicago Condemns Threatening Hate Posters in Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Threatening Hate Posters in Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the recent threatening, hateful posters put up in Waukegan, Illinois, featuring "MAGA", sharks labeled "ICE", and alien characters drawn on target practice posters. These posters and similar gestures have appeared in Zion and North Chicago.
CAIR-Chicago
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WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Chicago Condemns Threatening Hate Posters in Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the recent threatening, hateful posters put up in Waukegan, Illinois, featuring "MAGA", sharks labeled "ICE", and alien characters drawn on target practice posters. These posters and similar gestures have appeared in Zion and North Chicago.
CAIR-ChicagoCommunications Coordinator and Waukegan Native Jordan Esparza-Kelley said: "These hateful posters are an extreme abnormality in our community. I expect the Waukegan Police Department, Mayor Sam Cunningham, and all other pertinent local government agencies to act swiftly in identifying who is threatening our community in this manner."
Community organizer Julie Contreras, who has helped bring attention to this issue and work with those directly impacted said, "this is a direct threat to the undocumented, this person can be telling us here that he's ready to shoot someone."
The tri-city area (Zion, Waukegan, and North Chicago, IL) contains a large number of Latino residents, and the intentional design of these posters is directly threatening to this community that was one of the first targets of I.C.E.'s Operation Midway Blitz. This follows a disturbing trend of hate and targeting of immigrant communities across the nation as inflammatory and hateful rhetoric continues to come directly from elected officials in our local, state, and federal government.
If you experience or witness any acts of hate, bias, discrimination fill out our intake form at: https://www.cairchicago.org/report-discrimination
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CAIR's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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Original text here: https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-condemns-threatening-hate-posters-in-waukegan-zion-north-chicago/
[Category: Sociological]
