Tuesday - April 21, 2026
Public Policy & NGOs

Here's a look at documents from public policy and non-governmental organizations

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Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses
LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release:

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Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses

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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027.

On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees requesting $5 million for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance ... Show Full Article

Customs And Border Protection Launches Phase 1 of IEEPA Refund Portal
HERNDON, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:

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Customs And Border Protection Launches Phase 1 of IEEPA Refund Portal

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On April 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activated the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). CAPE is designed with four integrated components: a claim portal, mass processing, review and finalization/reprocessing of entries, and refund processing. ... Show Full Article

Advancing Our Mission Through Responsible Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:

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Advancing Our Mission Through Responsible Artificial Intelligence

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At Ascension, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications reflects a deep commitment to our Mission. Technology helps strengthen the connection between caregivers and patients, improve the quality and safety of care and make healthcare more personal and efficient. Each new initiative is rooted in our values and designed to support the healing work that defines who we are.

Ascension's ... Show Full Article

Advancing Gender Justice in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: A Declaration
NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:

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Advancing Gender Justice in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: A Declaration

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We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, welcome the official start of preparatory work for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention. This is a significant opportunity to ensure an inclusive instrument that addresses long-standing gaps in the protection against gender-based crimes, particularly for women and girls. We urge states to adopt a gender-competent and intersectional negotiation process and convention, ... Show Full Article

2026 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest Winners Announced!
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:

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2026 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest Winners Announced!

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Students from across Arizona impressed professional photographers in The Nature Conservancy in Arizona's 2026 "Adventures in Nature" student photo contest, in partnership with Arizona Highways magazine.

"Arizona Highways has a long tradition of sharing Arizona's landscapes and stories through photography," said Robert Stieve, the magazine's editor. "The student photo contest is an extension of that work, giving ... Show Full Article

"The Call To Love Thy Neighbor Persists Across Our Differences": HRC President Kelley Robinson Joins Unprecedented "All Are Neighbors" Event at Baylor to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Faith
WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:

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"The Call To Love Thy Neighbor Persists Across Our Differences": HRC President Kelley Robinson Joins Unprecedented "All Are Neighbors" Event at Baylor to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Faith

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Human Rights Campaign and Interfaith Alliance leaders to offer message of faith, dignity, and belonging to counter TPUSA tour stop

WACO, TX - Student leaders at Baylor will host a historic event on campus on Wednesday, April 22nd, as prominent Christian advocates for LGBTQ+ rights address ... Show Full Article

"The Arena" Episode Three: Saving America with Senator Mike Lee
WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:

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"The Arena" Episode Three: Saving America with Senator Mike Lee

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On this week's episode of "The Arena," Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joins AFL President Gene Hamilton, AFL General Counsel Julie Strauss, and AFL Senior Counsel Ian Prior to discuss his time in Congress. Before the interview, the panel breaks down indoctrination in schools, the decline of the U.S. education system, and how parents can stand up for their children.

In this episode, Sen. Mike Lee ... Show Full Article

Amazon Watch and Allied Organizations Release Landmark Report on Amazon Crime
OAKLAND, California, April 20 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release:

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Amazon Watch and Allied Organizations Release Landmark Report on Amazon Crime

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New York, NY - In the context of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Amazon Watch, together with allied organizations, presents the first report to analyze how illicit economies and repressive government responses threaten the rights, territories, and physical and ... Show Full Article