Environmental Activists Were Quarter of Human Rights Advocates Killed Last Year
Of 358 human rights defenders killed in 2025, 84 were protecting land and the environment, according to a new report.
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Keir Starmer Resigns, Leaving Legacy of Persecuting Palestine Activists
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“It’s hard to remember the last time that a government lost so much support and respect so quickly,” said one activist.
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s resignation long overdue
Alberto Carvalho has finally resigned as superintendent of LAUSD — and the resignation was long overdue.
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Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns months after FBI raids home and office
The Los Angeles School District superintendent resigned on Sunday, just four months after federal agents raided his home and office.On Feb. 25, the FBI executed search warrants at Alberto Carvalho’s office and his San Pedro home. Carvalho was placed on paid administrative leave a couple of days later.'Because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction, I am resigning as Superintendent of LAUSD effective today, June 21, 2026.'The reason for the raids has not been publicly revealed. However, some reports indicate they may have been connected to an investigation into a company that received $3 million from the district to develop an educational chatbot for students. The company went bankrupt, and the chatbot was never fully delivered.Carvalho, who became superintendent in 2022, has not been charged with any crimes. He has denied any wrongdoing.Carvalho sent a resignation letter on Sunday to the Los Angeles Unified School District and Board of Education members, the Los Angeles Times reported.Carvalho’s letter did not address why he was stepping down from his position. However, he seemed to refer to the investigation as a “distraction.”RELATED: FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles school superintendent, outspoken critic of ICE raids Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images“It has been a great honor to serve you,” Carvalho wrote. “Over the past four years, together, we have made historic progress — gains that belong to our students, our educators, staff, and our communities.”“Placing students first has always guided my work,” he continued. “Because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction, I am resigning as Superintendent of LAUSD effective today, June 21, 2026.”RELATED: Thousands of students drop out of Los Angeles schools over 'climate of fear' from deportations, superintendent says Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesAn LAUSD spokesperson told WTVJ that the district’s Board of Education “acknowledges receipt of the letter of resignation from Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, effective June 21, 2026.”“The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership. Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve,” the statement read.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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RFK Jr. 'killed' his cousin's career while leaving family members 'mortified': report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has "pretty much killed" a cousin's political future, former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy said.Patrick Kennedy — a longtime mental health advocate — made the admission in a NOTUS interview Monday. He is one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s last remaining family allies."Many Kennedys say they're mortified," NOTUS reported."I would not be able to run for office and probably survive a Democratic primary," Patrick Kennedy told the outlet, "with all the work that I've done with the secretary."Caroline Kennedy has described the HHS secretary as a "predator" in a January 2025 letter to senators. She urged them to reject his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services."'Enough is enough,' human rights activist Kerry Kennedy wrote last September, demanding her brother resign. 'Secretary Kennedy must resign. Now.'""'Rabid dog" was congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg's verdict — JFK's only grandson, who is running for a Manhattan House seat.Tatiana Schlossberg, writing for the New Yorker, insisted that RFK Jr. was "mostly... an embarrassment to me and the rest of my immediate family.""'None of us will be spared the pain he is inflicting," former Rep. Joe Kennedy III wrote on X.
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Trump's 'mad hatter' legacy cemented following latest cabinet member fiasco: analysis
The Washington Post’s bombshell report Sunday that revealed Tulsi Gabbard may have been guided throughout her political career by a “cult guru” cemented the Trump administration’s legacy for the worse, argued Zeteo’s Martin Pengelly, who noted how the revelation made clear that the federal government had transformed into a full “kakistocracy.”Gabbard, who resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence last Friday, was revealed to have received guidance throughout her 20-plus years in politics from Chris Butler, the leader of a religious group that countless former members have described as a “cult.” That guidance allegedly shaped nearly every facet of her political life – from her talking points to the bills she introduced – with the Post identifying several instances where she appeared to follow through.“Ask yourself a question: ultimately, what does Gabbard’s career tell us about how we are governed now?” Pengelly, who previously worked for Raw Story as an investigations editor, wrote in an analysis published Monday in Zeteo.“A Fox weekend host with an alleged drinking problem is secretary of defense. An anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist runs health and human services. And a dedicated cult member became director of national intelligence, despite the association being long known. This is what a kakistocracy looks like.”The revelation also painted a rough picture of President Donald Trump’s legacy, Pengelly argued.“And Gabbard’s extreme behavior in particular, highlighted by [journalist Jon] Swaine and the Post, shows us it’s not just a matter of Trump being mad as a hatter,” Pengelly wrote. “He’s dragged us all through the looking glass now.”
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Starmer’s Exit Comes Just Hours After Trump’s Tongue-Lashing
Keir Starmer finally did what millions of Britons had been waiting for, announcing his resignation as Labour Party leader on Monday after losing the confidence of his own MPs — capping a tenure marked by free speech crackdowns, grooming gang scandals, and a Palestinian statehood blunder that left allies fuming. “Every decision I’ve taken has ...
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Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?
Labour Party member Andy Burnham is likely to become the next British prime minister after incumbent Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will resign once there is a new leader in place. Starmer’s resignation could have led to a divisive contest among Labour Party lawmakers, but Burnham, 56, quickly won the support of former…
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Keir Starmer Expected to Announce His Resignation as UK Prime Minister
But many on the left are skeptical that his likely replacement, Andy Burnham, will truly bring the change he promises.
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