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Fair Response Partners with Research Defender to Enhance Data Quality and Combat Fraud in Fair Opinions Panel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:

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Fair Response Partners with Research Defender to Enhance Data Quality and Combat Fraud in Fair Opinions Panel

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Fair Response, a new entrant in marketing research and consumer insights solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Research Defender, a leading provider of anti-fraud and respondent quality technology for the insights industry. Through this collaboration, Fair Response will leverage Research Defender's advanced fraud detection and identity verification tools to strengthen ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Fair Response Partners with Research Defender to Enhance Data Quality and Combat Fraud in Fair Opinions Panel * Fair Response, a new entrant in marketing research and consumer insights solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Research Defender, a leading provider of anti-fraud and respondent quality technology for the insights industry. Through this collaboration, Fair Response will leverage Research Defender's advanced fraud detection and identity verification tools to strengthenthe integrity of its flagship Fair Opinions panel.

The integration of Research Defender's technology marks a key step in Fair Response's ongoing commitment to delivering authentic, reliable, and high-quality research data to its clients. The partnership will help proactively identify fraudulent activity, eliminate duplicate or automated responses, and ensure that only verified, engaged consumers participate in the Fair Opinions community.

"Data quality is the foundation of everything we do at Fair Response," said Matt Gershner, CEO and Co-Founder of Fair Response. "Our partnership with Research Defender reinforces that commitment by adding an extra layer of security and confidence to the insights we deliver. Protecting the integrity of the Fair Opinions panel ensures that our clients and partners continue to receive data they can trust."

Patrick Stokes, CEO of Rep Data, owner of Research Defender, added: "We're thrilled to support Fair Response in their mission to raise the standard for respondent quality. By integrating our fraud prevention solutions, Fair Response is demonstrating leadership in protecting researchers and their clients from the growing threat of survey fraud."

The Fair Opinions panel -a growing home to thousands of trusted respondents across the United States-serves a diverse range of research initiatives from consumer product tests to brand perception studies. The partnership with Research Defender will help Fair Response scale responsibly, ensuring every opinion collected reflects genuine human insight.

For more information about Fair Response and the Fair Opinions panel, visit www.fairresponse.com.

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Original text here: https://www.insightsassociation.org/News/Industry-News/ArticleID/2465/Fair-Response-Partners-with-Research-Defender-to-Enhance-Data-Quality-and-Combat-Fraud-in-Fair-Opinions-Panel

AJC Statement on Tragic Events in Minneapolis

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:

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AJC Statement on Tragic Events in Minneapolis

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In the spirit of American Jewish Committee's (AJC) enduring commitment to advancing democratic values in the United States and around the world, we are deeply concerned by the recent violence in Minneapolis and the loss of life connected to federal immigration enforcement actions. Every life lost is a tragedy, and we mourn with the families and loved ones of those affected. When the government's use of force results in loss of life, ... Show Full Article NEW YORK, Jan. 25 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on Tragic Events in Minneapolis * In the spirit of American Jewish Committee's (AJC) enduring commitment to advancing democratic values in the United States and around the world, we are deeply concerned by the recent violence in Minneapolis and the loss of life connected to federal immigration enforcement actions. Every life lost is a tragedy, and we mourn with the families and loved ones of those affected. When the government's use of force results in loss of life,it underscores the need for accountability, transparency, and restraint - all of which are essential to maintaining confidence in democratic institutions.

The government's foremost obligation is to protect its citizens. Its authority to enforce U.S. immigration laws must be exercised responsibly and in a manner consistent with the Constitution and the rule of law. As an organization rooted in the defense of democratic norms, AJC believes that public safety and civil liberties are not competing values, but mutually reinforcing ones.

Regardless of one's views on immigration policy and enforcement operations, the deaths of two U.S. citizens are a grave outcome that highlights the need for a full review. Deadly force should be used only as a last resort, and all incidents involving such force should be promptly, impartially, and transparently investigated. Strong, trusted relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve are essential to public safety and must be preserved. Overarching demonization of either protesters or federal law enforcement officials is neither accurate nor productive.

It is in the best interest of all Americans for our government to enforce immigration laws in ways that help sustain public trust. We urge federal authorities to pursue an approach that allows for the enforcement of our laws while reducing the risk of further unrest, violence, and loss of life.

AJC is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. AJC does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates.

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 regional offices across the United States, 15 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC's mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. For more, please visit www.ajc.org.

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Original text here: https://www.ajc.org/news/ajc-statement-on-tragic-events-in-minneapolis

Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:

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Hospital Crisis Watch: American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts

Protect Our Care's Hospital Crisis Watch Map Now Tracks 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Due to the Trump-GOP Health Care Crisis

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While billionaires and big corporations bask in the GOP-engineered bonanza of wealth created for the top 1%, the American health care system is in free fall. In Kansas, 30 hospitals are in immediate danger of vanishing from their communities. In Pennsylvania, 12 to 14 hospitals ... Show Full Article

NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news:

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NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation

By Andres Bautista

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) vehemently denounces the Trump administration's escalating raids in Maine, which indiscriminately target Black and brown immigrants and resettled former refugees. By targeting rooted and thoroughly vetted families, federal agents are interrogating and intimidating Somali and African-born ... Show Full Article CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) vehemently denounces the Trump administration's escalating raids in Maine, which indiscriminately target Black and brown immigrants and resettled former refugees. By targeting rooted and thoroughly vetted families, federal agents are interrogating and intimidating Somali and African-bornpeople to fuel an agenda of mass deportation--violating people's Fourth Amendment Constitutional rights in the process.

In the backdrop of these operations, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the President continued his dehumanizing hate speech against Somali communities and doubled down on policies of cruelty. This comes amid the administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, affecting more than 3,500 people--a majority of whom reside in Minnesota and Maine--and a ban of immigrant visas for nationals from 75 Black-, Brown-, and Muslim-majority countries.

Said Mufalo Chitam, Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC) executive director, "It is truly heartbreaking to see the loss of safety and security in our small Maine state at the hands of lawless federal agents. Our immigrant community is filled with fear and despair--but as an organization, we are prioritizing their rights and safety while providing them with detention support resources through the hotline."

Said Nicole Melaku, NPNA executive director, "The scenes and reports coming out of Maine are terrifying. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is indiscriminately racially profiling Mainers. These attacks in our communities are made possible, in part, by this administration's use of hate speech, which has rendered white nationalist policy-making, ignited campaigns of terror against Somali-born people that continue in Minnesota, and threatened the Constitutional rights of every person in America."

"In the face of chaos, confusion, and a potential constitutional crisis, we hope to see courage and conviction from all Mainers as they peacefully assemble and observe in support of their neighbors. We are heartened to see Governor Mills demand accountability from DHS, and encourage all local leaders in Maine to defend their communities."

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The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) is a multi-ethnic, multiracial coalition of 88 of the nation's largest immigrant and refugee rights organizations with reach across over 42 states. Together with our members, we advance immigrant and refugee equity and inclusion, build and expand immigration legal services and integration programming capacity, and drive campaigns that strengthen democracy through increased civic participation. See our website for more information at partnershipfornewamericans.org.

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Original text here: https://partnershipfornewamericans.org/npna-denounces-trumps-racially-targeted-raids-against-somali-and-other-african-born-refugees-in-maine-across-the-nation/

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Fleischmann & Newhouse Tout Growing Support of Nuclear Power as a Way to Meet America's Increasing Energy Demand

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release:

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Fleischmann & Newhouse Tout Growing Support of Nuclear Power as a Way to Meet America's Increasing Energy Demand

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"It's safe. It's clean. It's one of those energies that is actually attracting people from both sides of the aisle. It's truly amazing."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With America facing unprecedented energy demands driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements, U.S. Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Dan Newhouse appeared this past Thursday before a breakfast ... Show Full Article

FFRF Action Fund: Secularist Journalist Has Laudably Investigated the National Prayer Breakfast

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Jan. 23, 2026:

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Secularist journalist has laudably investigated the National Prayer Breakfast

FFRF Action Fund is pleased to name journalist Jonathan Larsen as this week's Secularist of the Week for his reporting on the National Prayer Breakfast and the powerful Christian nationalist networks that operate behind it.

For years, ... Show Full Article MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Secularist journalist has laudably investigated the National Prayer Breakfast FFRF Action Fund is pleased to name journalist Jonathan Larsen as this week's Secularist of the Week for his reporting on the National Prayer Breakfast and the powerful Christian nationalist networks that operate behind it. For years,Larsen has provided the clearest and most unflinching coverage of the National Prayer Breakfast, an event that has long masqueraded as a harmless display of bipartisan faith while functioning as a shadowy hub for right-wing religious influence, elite networking and global theocratic ambitions. His annual reporting has become essential reading for anyone who cares about church-state separation, democratic accountability, and transparency in government.

This year's event is taking place on Feb. 5, and as always, FFRF Action Fund is asking legislators not to attend and lend credibility to this pointless event.

When the Prayer Breakfast split into two events following the Covid-era upheaval, Larsen was among the very few journalists who refused to accept the official spin. While much of the media credulously repeated claims that the split represented reform or independence from the Fellowship Foundation (also known as The Family), Larsen exposed that the separation was largely cosmetic. He revealed that the "new" Capitol Hill event was run by the same insiders and veterans of the fellowship, preserving its power while attempting to regain legitimacy.

Now, as those two events appear to be recombining, Larsen has once again cut through the confusion. His reporting has documented the shifting narratives, conflicting invitations, opaque leadership structures, and deliberate ambiguity surrounding whether the events are truly reunited or still operating in parallel. If the details seem dizzying, that is precisely Larsen's point: The confusion itself serves the interests of those who benefit from blurring the line between church and state.

Crucially, Larsen has also traced how the National Prayer Breakfast has been used to promote extreme policies far beyond U.S. borders, including networks tied to anti-LGBTQ laws, attacks on reproductive rights, and the undermining of anti-corruption efforts abroad. His reporting has shown how congressional participation -- especially by Democrats -- has been leveraged to lend legitimacy to these efforts, often without public accountability.

Larsen's work has directly informed and amplified the advocacy of secular organizations, including the FFRF Action Fund, by shining light on facts that powerful interests would prefer remain hidden. At a time when theocratic movements are growing bolder and more entrenched, Jonathan Larsen's reporting exemplifies what secular accountability journalism should look like: skeptical, deeply sourced, historically informed -- and unafraid to name the real power structures at work.

For his sustained commitment to exposing the religious entanglements of government and for refusing to let secrecy and spin substitute for truth, FFRF Action Fund proudly recognizes Jonathan Larsen as Secularist of the Week.

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FFRF Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization that develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church. It also advocates for the rights and views of nonbelievers, endorses candidates for political office, and publicizes the views of elected officials concerning religious liberty issues.

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Original text here: https://ffrfaction.org/secularist-journalist-has-laudably-investigated-the-national-prayer-breakfast/

[Category: Sociological]

A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republicans Could've Helped Lower Your Property Taxes This Week. They Didn't.

MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:

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Wisconsin Republicans Could've Helped Lower Your Property Taxes This Week. They Didn't.

Republican lawmakers caused this problem, and it's on them to fix it

pat snyder with his hand on his forehand

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Just weeks before legislative Republicans in Wisconsin pack up and go on a 10-month taxpayer funded vacation, the State Assembly and Senate had a clear opportunity this week to address the record-high property tax increases sweeping ... Show Full Article MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Republicans Could've Helped Lower Your Property Taxes This Week. They Didn't. Republican lawmakers caused this problem, and it's on them to fix it pat snyder with his hand on his forehand * Just weeks before legislative Republicans in Wisconsin pack up and go on a 10-month taxpayer funded vacation, the State Assembly and Senate had a clear opportunity this week to address the record-high property tax increases sweepingacross the state. They chose not to.

According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, Republican lawmakers caused this problem, and it's on them to fix it. Recent reporting confirms that Wisconsinites' property tax bills are skyrocketing thanks directly to Wisconsin Republicans' chronic refusal to adequately fund local public schools.

Now, Wisconsin has a $2.5 billion budget surplus, which constituents, Governor Evers, and Democrats alike have urged the Republicans who control our legislature to use in providing much needed relief to Wisconsin families as costs soar.

"After decades of creating and perpetuating the problem, Republican lawmakers now have the time, resources, and responsibility to deliver meaningful property tax relief to constituents," said Ripp. "Instead, they've done nothing, and still plan to end their work only a couple months into the year."

According to an analysis by the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, plans proposed last year by Gov. Evers and legislative Democrats would have all but eliminated the projected property tax increases. Yet, Republicans voted to deny local schools any increase in state general school aid and scaled back desperately needed increases in special education aid.

In just the last two years, Wisconsin school districts have been forced to go to referendums in 96 of the 99 state Assembly districts.

"Republicans' longstanding and continuing refusal to support public education is unacceptable," Ripp said. "Wisconsin students, teachers, and taxpayers shouldn't have to keep paying the price for Republicans' partisan political antics."

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A Better Wisconsin Together is a state-based research and communications hub for progressives and is an affiliate of ProgressNow.

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Original text here: https://abetterwisconsin.org/wisconsin-republicans-couldve-helped-lower-your-property-taxes-this-week-they-didnt/

[Category: Economics]

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