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World Vision International: Crisis in Venezuela Impacts Children's Well-being
MONROVIA, California, Jan. 23 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
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Crisis in Venezuela Impacts Children's Well-being
* World Vision warns of declining child well-being amid recent tensions in the country
* Sharp increase in food prices worsens food insecurity
* More than half of families have reduced meal portions to prioritize children and the elderly
* World Vision urges comprehensive protection for children and warns of deteriorating mental health
Caracas -- Humanitarian and development organization, World Vision, conducted a rapid assessment between
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MONROVIA, California, Jan. 23 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
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Crisis in Venezuela Impacts Children's Well-being
* World Vision warns of declining child well-being amid recent tensions in the country
* Sharp increase in food prices worsens food insecurity
* More than half of families have reduced meal portions to prioritize children and the elderly
* World Vision urges comprehensive protection for children and warns of deteriorating mental health
Caracas -- Humanitarian and development organization, World Vision, conducted a rapid assessment betweenJanuary 6 and 13 among households in Venezuela to evaluate the impact of the current social crisis on the lives of children and their families. The findings reveal a significant rise in food insecurity, emotional distress among children, and weakening protective environments in a context marked by high levels of stress and concern.
Sharp rise in prices deepens hunger
Although 65% of households surveyed reported being able to meet their basic food needs, a concerning 34% indicated that at least one family member went to bed without eating.
Furthermore, 54.8% of adults reported reducing portion sizes or meal frequency to prioritize food for children and the elderly--clear evidence of nutritional stress.
In January, food prices skyrocketed, and the trend worsened following recent military events. A kilogram of beef sold for around $12 in December is now being sold in some establishments for up to $25. Likewise, the price of a 900g bag of powdered milk doubled--from $11 in December to $20 in January.
The International Monetary Fund estimated inflation in Venezuela at 548% in 2025 and a currency devaluation of 414.39%, both factors directly affecting the cost of the basic food basket.
"Families' resources--whether food or money--are being depleted, and persistent inflation is further exacerbating the already deteriorated nutritional situation of children in the country," said Shirley Hidalgo, World Vision Operations Director for Venezuela and Colombia, where 7 out of 10 households live in poverty.
For this reason, World Vision makes an urgent call to ensure the humanitarian funding and safe access needed to strengthen food security and protection for children and families in Venezuela.
Weakening of protective environments
World Vision's assessment also reveals a direct relationship between the climate of uncertainty and increased household tensions. Twenty-six percent of families reported experiencing incidents of domestic violence during the assessment period.
"When caregivers' emotional resources are depleted due to stress, some react with violence toward the most vulnerable household members," Hidalgo emphasized. The fact that this percentage was recorded over such a short period indicates acute violence--a critical risk to child protection, according to the study.
World Vision urges the international community to reinforce child protection mechanisms, expand psychosocial support for families and children, and ensure financing to deliver humanitarian support prioritizing the safety, nutrition, and emotional well-being of children in Venezuela.
Children showing signs of trauma and reactive anxiety
Instability is also affecting the mental health of children and adolescents. Fifty-six percent reported experiencing emotional distress, expressed through sleep disturbances, anxiety, and eating dysregulation, including loss of appetite.
The speed at which these symptoms emerged suggests exposure to high-intensity traumatic events over a short period.
Instances of physical or verbal violence against children by caregivers were reported even within the first 72 hours of the assessment timeframe, reflecting how social and geopolitical tension translates directly into household dynamics.
The organization reiterates its commitment to continue monitoring the situation and supporting the most vulnerable communities through humanitarian work and protection programs.
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World Vision is a humanitarian and development organization dedicated to the comprehensive protection of children in the most vulnerable contexts. We serve children in more than 100 countries around the world and in 15 nations across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Original text here: https://www.wvi.org/newsroom/venezuela-crisis/crisis-venezuela-impacts-childrens-well-being
[Category: Sociological]
Trump Claims the Deep Sea is Open for Business; Fools Rush in
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release:
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Trump Claims the Deep Sea is Open for Business; Fools Rush in
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Washington, DC (January 22, 2026)-In response to The Metals Company's announcement that it has filed the first consolidated deep-seabed mining application, John Hocevar, Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director, said: "At a moment when the Trump administration is openly testing the limits of international law and
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release:
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Trump Claims the Deep Sea is Open for Business; Fools Rush in
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Washington, DC (January 22, 2026)-In response to The Metals Company's announcement that it has filed the first consolidated deep-seabed mining application, John Hocevar, Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director, said: "At a moment when the Trump administration is openly testing the limits of international law andrejecting long-standing global norms, The Metals Company is trying to turn that instability into corporate opportunity by fast-tracking deep-sea mining in international waters. This is a cynical, morally bankrupt attempt to convince investors that deep sea mining has a future, when there is little chance it will get off the ground before Trump leaves the White House and more rational heads prevail."
"Deep sea mining is being rushed forward without adequate regulations, without full scientific understanding of the risks, and despite clear evidence that it is an economically reckless bet that could spell disaster for the most pristine ecosystems left on Earth. This is a speculative company trying to bully its way into legitimacy by shrinking the rules instead of meeting them. No executive order changes the law -the deep sea remains governed by the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, and efforts to abandon that system threaten international cooperation and investor confidence alike."
"We call on the international community -especially the dozens of governments that have already called for a moratorium, pause or ban and ratified the Global Ocean Treaty -to reject this latest act of global bullying and to defend the ocean as the common heritage of humankind, not the next playground for corporate profiteering at the expense of future generations."
Contacts:
Tanya Brooks, Senior Communications Specialist at Greenpeace USA, tbrooks@greenpeace.org
Greenpeace USA Press Desk: mediausa@greenpeace.org
Greenpeace USA (inc.) is part of a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace USA is committed to transforming the country's unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people first. Learn more at www.greenpeace.org/usa.
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Original text here: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/trump-claims-the-deep-sea-is-open-for-business-fools-rush-in/
STAND UP AMERICA: SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CASE TESTING TRUMP'S POWER TO FIRE INDEPENDENT OFFICIALS, UNDERMINE FED INDEPENDENCE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026:
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CASE TESTING TRUMP'S POWER TO FIRE INDEPENDENT OFFICIALS, UNDERMINE FED INDEPENDENCE
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Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Cook, a case that could expand presidential power and undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve. At issue is whether Donald Trump can remove Fed governor
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026:
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CASE TESTING TRUMP'S POWER TO FIRE INDEPENDENT OFFICIALS, UNDERMINE FED INDEPENDENCE
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Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Cook, a case that could expand presidential power and undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve. At issue is whether Donald Trump can remove Fed governorLisa Cook, one of America's most accomplished economists and the first Black woman to serve on the Fed, before the end of her 14-year term. This case will be heard by the justices as Trump's Department of Justice threatens Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment.
Stand Up America's Executive Director, Christina Harvey, issued the following statement ahead of the oral arguments:
"Trump has waged a relentless campaign to seize control over the independent Federal Reserve by any means necessary. He couldn't find a legitimate reason to fire Cook, so he made one up. Now, he's threatening Fed Chair Powell with criminal charges. This is part of a larger pattern of abuse of power by Trump. He pressures independent agencies to do his bidding, ignores limits set by Congress, and then asks the Supreme Court to remove the limits altogether.
"The very fact that the Roberts Court is entertaining this case is proof that the Court is deeply broken. The American people deserve a Supreme Court that protects the separation of powers instead of dismantling it. Our democracy and our economy hang in the balance. They should immediately put an end to Trump's abuse of power - instead of encouraging it."
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About Stand Up America
Stand Up America is a progressive advocacy organization with nearly two million community members across the country. Focused on grassroots advocacy to stand up to corruption and voter suppression and build a more representative democracy, Stand Up America has driven over 1.7 million calls to lawmakers, registered over 100,000 voters, mobilized thousands of protestors, and contacted tens of millions of voters.
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Original text here: https://standupamerica.com/2026/01/supreme-court-to-hear-case-testing-trumps-power-to-fire-independent-officials-undermine-fed-independence/
[Category: Political]
Progress Virginia: Workers Celebrate as House Subcommittee Takes First Step Towards Passing Paid Sick Days
EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Workers Celebrate as House Subcommittee Takes First Step Towards Passing Paid Sick Days
Richmond - Workers and advocates are celebrating today as HB5, a bill to allow paid sick days, took the first step towards becoming law by passing out of the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee #2 on a vote of 5-2. When working Virginians get sick, far too many of them face an impossible choice:
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EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Workers Celebrate as House Subcommittee Takes First Step Towards Passing Paid Sick Days
Richmond - Workers and advocates are celebrating today as HB5, a bill to allow paid sick days, took the first step towards becoming law by passing out of the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee #2 on a vote of 5-2. When working Virginians get sick, far too many of them face an impossible choice:go to work sick and risk their own health and the health of people around you, or miss a paycheck that allows them to pay rent and put food on the table.
"Paid sick leave is non-negotiable for working families, and today Virginia took a step towards doing the right thing by passing HB5 out of subcommittee," said Ashleigh Crocker, Interim Executive Director of Progress Virginia. "For too long, workers have been forced to choose between their health and a paycheck, while wealthy corporations refused to do their fair share. The passage of HB5 is a major victory for working people and a clear affirmation that paid leave is a justice issue. This bill will make a real difference for families across the Commonwealth, especially the Black and Brown women who too often carry the burden of care at the expense of their own health and financial security. We're proud of the workers and advocates who never backed down, and we look forward to this bill being signed into law and finally delivering the dignity and security that working families deserve."
Background:
* The bill would require all employers to provide five paid sick days (40 hours) each year for full-time workers that can be used for themselves or to care for sick family members.
* 76% of Virginians currently have no access to paid leave
* 61% of Virginians cannot even access unpaid leave to recover from an illness or care for a sick family member.
* Recent polling suggests that 85% of voters support paid leave policies.
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Original text here: https://progressva.org/press-release/workers-celebrate-as-house-subcommittee-takes-first-step-towards-passing-paid-sick-days/
[Category: Political]
NABC Recycled Rides Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents With Vehicles Thanks to NABC, Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release:
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NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents with Vehicles Thanks to NABC(R), Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
Fix Auto, Crash Champions, and Class Act Auto Body Refurbished the Vehicles at the NABC Palm Springs Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise at the Desert Willow Golf Resort
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On Tuesday, January 20, three Palm Springs area residents each received life-changing gifts--the donation of
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release:
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NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents with Vehicles Thanks to NABC(R), Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
Fix Auto, Crash Champions, and Class Act Auto Body Refurbished the Vehicles at the NABC Palm Springs Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise at the Desert Willow Golf Resort
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On Tuesday, January 20, three Palm Springs area residents each received life-changing gifts--the donation ofbeautifully refurbished vehicles to help them care for their families. The donations were made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides(R) program, vehicle donors Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club and repair partners Fix Auto Cathedral City, Crash Champions and Class Act Auto Body.
The presentation was part of the NABC Palm Springs Changing and Saving Lives Fundraiser sponsored by Enterprise at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work.
A 2022 Honda Civic, donated by Allstate and refurbished by Fix Auto Cathedral City, was presented to Maria Flores. Maria is a devoted single mother doing everything she can to provide stability for her six-year-old daughter, who faces developmental and health challenges. Their lives were abruptly changed last year when they were hit by a drunk driver. Although her daughter was not seriously injured, she now experiences nightmares and anxiety because of the trauma. Maria sustained serious injuries. The accident also caused the loss of their only vehicle. Maria relies on lengthy bus commutes, rides from friends and family, or walking to reach work, medical appointments and grocery stores. This refurbished vehicle from NABC Recycled Rides(R) will allow Maria to maintain steady employment, ensure that her daughter can safely attend medical and developmental appointments and restore a sense of security and independence that was taken from them.
"It's going to change my life in a positive way allowing me to get to work and school," said Flores. "I won't have to ask anyone for a ride. I can take care of my kids and take my daughter to activities, get her back into gymnastics and go to the park. You guys are great for saving and changing lives, thank you."
A 2021 Honda Civic, also donated by Allstate and refurbished by Crash Champions, was presented to Kevin James. James served in the United States Navy, including a tour in Lebanon. Once the veteran got out the military, he found it was a difficult transition due to stress he was not even aware that he had. He found it hard to maintain employment which led to homelessness and separation from his family. The veteran found himself alone and suffering from PTSD. A refurbished vehicle from NABC Recycled Rides(R) will allow him to continue his path to recovery and allow him to get to a reliable job and attend his health appointments.
"This car is beautiful, I'm really thankful and appreciative," said James. "This lets me know there is a God because this is truly a blessing. I feel honored and I'm very grateful. Thanks to everybody that helped and everybody that was involved"
A 2021 Toyota Camry, donated by the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club and refurbished by Class Act Auto Body, was presented to Cheryl Piccirilli, a single mother with three adult children. She still helps her children with their educational expenses, while working full-time at the Sy Kaplan VA Clinic as a Phlebotomist. Her current vehicle is breaking down. It has transmission problems and would cost more than the car is worth and more than she can afford. This refurbished vehicle from NABC Recycled Rides(R) will allow Cheryl to continue her important work at the Sy Kaplan VA Clinic serving veteransin need.
"This is really awesome, and it makes a huge difference in my life because over the last year I've been having a lot of car issues, very expensive ones," said Piccirilli. "I'm a single person and have to get to work. This is amazing and I'm just grateful to everyone that had a part in this. It's just amazing."
Allstate, a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council(R), has donated nearly 350 vehicles to people and organizations through the NABC Recycled Rides(R) program, making it one of the largest car donor partners of NABC Recycled Rides(R).
The Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club is a AAA-affiliated reciprocal insurer providing auto, home and other insurance products to Auto Club members in California. They have donated dozens of vehicles to Southern California residents in need.
Fix Auto USA is part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands. Fix Auto Cathedral City is an I-CAR Gold Certified repair facility and has refurbished numerous vehicles for local residents in need through the NABC Recycled Rides(R) program.
Crash Champions, also a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council(R), has gifted nearly 270 vehicles to people and organizations through NABC Recycled Rides(R).
Class Act Auto Body, an I-CAR Gold Certified repair facility, is known for its expertise, honesty, and stellar service. Combined with exceptional skill and auto repair knowledge they use the latest in advanced technology and techniques to ensure the customer's vehicle comes back looking like new. This was their first vehicle refurbished for the NABC Recycled Rides(R) program.
Additional partners in this presentation include: Enterprise, Midway Car Rental, M&M Auto Wrecking & Towing Center, Smitty's Auto Paints, Auto Tech Solution LLC, Jr's Auto Glass LLC, Nevco Calibrations LLC, Axalta, Copart, Advanced Remarketing Services and Cars for Charity.
NABC Recycled Rides(R) is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides(R) program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council(R) have donated more than 3,750 vehicles valued at some $67 million.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL(R)
The National Auto Body Council(R) is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council(R) has gifted more than 3,750 vehicles valued at more than $67 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides(R) and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.(TM)). That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC(R) membership dollars.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC(R) programs like NABC Recycled Rides(R) and NABC F.R.E.E.(TM) grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.
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Original text here: https://nationalautobodycouncil.org/press-releases/nabc-recycled-rides-program-gifts-three-deserving-palm-springs-area-residents-with-vehicles-thanks-to-nabc-allstate-and-the-interinsurance-exchange-of-the-automobile-club/
[Category: Transportation]
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Palm Sunday and Easter Worship Services Aim to Spread God's 'Greater Love'
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Palm Sunday and Easter Worship Services Aim to Spread God's 'Greater Love'
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that on Palm Sunday -- March 29, 2026 -- local congregations will hold a one-hour sacrament meeting unless a stake conference has already been scheduled. This is due to the Church's annual general conference broadcast falling on Easter weekend.
In a letter about celebrating this Easter season shared
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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Palm Sunday and Easter Worship Services Aim to Spread God's 'Greater Love'
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that on Palm Sunday -- March 29, 2026 -- local congregations will hold a one-hour sacrament meeting unless a stake conference has already been scheduled. This is due to the Church's annual general conference broadcast falling on Easter weekend.
In a letter about celebrating this Easter season sharedwith local leaders on Thursday, January 22, the First Presidency noted that Palm Sunday, Easter and general conference are "wonderful opportunities" to commemorate the Savior's Atonement and Resurrection through music and inspired messages.
"Easter, general conference, and Palm Sunday are wonderful opportunities to commemorate the Savior's Atonement and Resurrection. We encourage all to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join in these worship services of our Savior, Jesus Christ." ~ The First Presidency
"Nearly 2,000 years ago, Palm Sunday marked the beginning of the last week of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. It was the most important week in human history," said Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the April 2023 general conference.
He continued: "What began with the heralding of Jesus as the promised Messiah in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem closed with His Crucifixion and Resurrection. By divine design, His atoning sacrifice concluded His mortal ministry, making it possible for us to live with our Heavenly Father for eternity."
The following weekend, people around the world are invited to gather for the Church's 196th Annual General Conference on April 4-5, 2026. The broadcast will stream live from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, in dozens of languages.
During the Easter season, the Church of Jesus Christ will focus on better understanding and emulating the "greater love" of Jesus Christ, a phrase from John 15:13 in the New Testament: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
"With Easter joy, we sing, 'Death is conquered; man is free. Christ has won the victory.' Christ's Resurrection frees us from death, from time's frailties and physicality's imperfections. Jesus Christ's Atonement also restores us spiritually," said Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the April 2025 general conference. "He bled from every pore, weeping blood as it were, to provide us escape from sin and separation. He reunites us, whole and holy, with each other and God. In all good things, Jesus Christ restores abundantly -- not only what was but also what can be."
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Original text here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/palm-sunday-and-easter-worship-services-aim-to-spread-god-s-greater-love
[Category: Religion]
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Emilys List Is Not a 'Pro-Women's' Group
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Jan. 22, 2026:
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EMILYs LIST IS NOT A "PRO-WOMEN'S" GROUP
By Bill Donohue
Tomorrow is the March for Life, so we turn our attention to abortion.
ABC News ran a story on January 21 about a woman candidate running for a House seat in South Carolina. The former navy officer, Nancy Lacore, has been endorsed by EMILYs list. The news story described it as "a liberal
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Jan. 22, 2026:
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EMILYs LIST IS NOT A "PRO-WOMEN'S" GROUP
By Bill Donohue
Tomorrow is the March for Life, so we turn our attention to abortion.
ABC News ran a story on January 21 about a woman candidate running for a House seat in South Carolina. The former navy officer, Nancy Lacore, has been endorsed by EMILYs list. The news story described it as "a liberalgroup that works to elect women to higher office." It is not. This is factually wrong.
On the front page of the website of EMILYs List, it says, "We've been recruiting, training, and supporting Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot for 40 years and counting." It says the same thing on the "About" us page.
No woman running for office who is Republican and pro-choice gets a dime, never mind any women (of either party) who defends the right of the unborn.
We checked to see if ABC was an anomaly in misreporting the mission of EMILYs List, and found it was not. We checked the last ten stories on this organization that appeared in major media outlets. To read our report, click here (https://www.catholicleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/How-Big-Media-Refers-to-EMILYs-List.pdf).
Here is a summary of what we found.
New York Times: in 3 of them, EMILYs List was incorrectly described
Washington Post: in 2 of them it was incorrectly described
Associated Press: in 4 of them it was incorrectly described
ABC: in 4 of them it was incorrectly described
CBS: in 5 of them it was incorrectly described
NBC: in 2 of them it was incorrectly described
There should not be any errors. EMILYs List makes it plain that it is not a pro-women's group: it is only interested in advancing the cause of women who are Democrats and who are pro-abortion. But when it comes to identifying pro-life groups, the media never seem to err: they make sure the reader does not see them as being "pro-women."
None of this is a mistake. Not to be misunderstood, there is no conspiracy at work. No, it is much simpler, yet more nefarious, than that. It reflects the ideological makeup of major media outlets. Conspiracies can be busted. This is much harder to root out.
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Original text here: https://www.catholicleague.org/emilys-list-is-not-a-pro-womens-group/
[Category: Sociological]
