ALISO VIEJO, California, May 9 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Addressing Ethical Issues Requires Ongoing Commitment Symposium of articles in AACN Advanced Critical Care explores the long-standing ethical situations that continue to challenge healthcare providers Healthcare providers must have a continued commitment to recognize and address ethical issues, including long-standing concerns as well as those that reflect changes in he  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Adds Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as Plaintiff in Lawsuit Against Gavin Newsom and the State of California to End Illegal Alien Sanctuary Laws WASHINGTON, D.C. - America First Legal (AFL) is continuing its fight against California's illegal alien sanctuary laws by adding a new plaintiff, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, to its o  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of our Fall/Winter 2025 scholarships, fellowships, and internships. These opportunities support students and emerging journalists by providing hands-on experience and financial support as they pursue careers in journalism and media. Thank you to our judges and sponsors. White House Correspo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Caged Classmates: The Ethical Issues of Using Wild Animals in Education By Devan Schowe This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week; a time dedicated to expressing gratitude to teachers for their crucial role in shaping students' lives, communities, education, and development. The responsibility that teachers hold is immense; many children discover their first passions during a lesson from a memorable teacher  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Court Hearing: Southwest Alaska Tribes Challenge Donlin Gold Mine's Federal Permits Anchorage, Alaska -- Six tribes in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of Southwest Alaska are challenging key federal authorizations for the Donlin Gold Mine in a lawsuit before the U.S. District Court in Alaska. The legal challenge, originally filed in 2023 by Earthjustice on behalf of the tribes,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Earthjustice Statement: Final Budget Leaves Room for Legislative Leadership on Energy Affordability, Climate, and Environment Before End of 2025 Session Albany, NY -- New York Governor Hochul and the Legislature finalized the SFY2025-26 Budget, which offered a mixed bag on climate and environmental issues, leaving a clear need for legislative leadership in the remainder of the l  more

PASADENA, California, May 9 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * EPRI, CALSTART, and eTRUC Partners Celebrate the Launch of the CEC-Funded Advanced Transportation Research Center; Charging Testing Hub for Heavy-Duty (HD) Electric Trucks This research hub supports higher quality electric refueling infrastructure deployment to drive rapid adoption of HD trucks. Pom  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * New Filing Says Secretary Hegseth's Public Statements and the Talbott Case Make Clear the DC Circuit Must Address Whether the Transgender Military Ban is Based on Hostility or 'Animus' Late-night letter brief argues the Supreme Court's explanation-less order in a different case--that did not consider animus--does not impact Talbott, and the preliminary injunction   more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom Announced As Co-Chair Of U.S. Climate Alliance, Underscoring California's Continued Climate Leadership SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin, was just announced as a new co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance -- a bipartisan coalition of states representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Kanye West's Hate Speech Must Be Deplatformed Statement from Jim Berk, CEO of Simon Wiesenthal Center Kanye West's release of a song entitled 'Heil Hitler' on VE Day, the anniversary of the defeat of the Nazi regime, is hate speech, pure and simple--totally in line with the despicable messages we now expect from West. But his partner in spreading dangerous vitriol against J  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 7 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Shilling Blocking the Preliminary Injunction Protections and Green-lighting Implementation of Trump's Transgender Military Ban Ruling paves the way for a purge of highly qualified transgender service members WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Supreme Court of the United States today granted the Trump administration's April 24 motion for an emerg  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Could Blow Up the Filibuster to Pass More Harmful Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite top Republicans' promises to maintain the filibuster, Senate Republicans are considering a backdoor maneuver to overrule the Senate parliamentarian and pass harmful legislation with just a simple majority. In early May, the House voted in favor of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) re  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land, Girl Scouts Announce Plan to Protect Camp Laurel, Expanding Public Access and Conservation Efforts Lebanon, Conn. - Trust for Public Land (TPL) is pleased to announce plans to acquire Camp Laurel, a 350-acre property in Lebanon. If successful, this effort will permanently protect the land, ensuring public access for outdoor recreation, and prote  more