Tag: Social Issues

Nonprofit Battling Sex Exploitation Continues Fight in Los Angeles

As sexual exploitation increases on the streets of Los Angeles after the passing of some recent California laws, a local nonprofit continues to search for women in need of help. “For outreach, consistency is key,” After Hours Ministry Executive Director Mari Clark told The Epoch Times. “The victims out there need to know that there…


Global Internet Shutdowns Are at Record Levels—Here’s What to Do If It Happens to You

In the digital era, the right to access information goes hand in hand with freedom and democratic values. However, authoritarian regimes and private sector actors in 35 countries have stepped up the use of internet blackouts as a method to control protests, free speech, and suppress information. Five nations enacted internet blackouts related to national…


Old Debate on Reparations Continues as California Task Force Approves $1.2 Million in Reparations for Each Black Resident

The California Reparations Task Force, established to examine the issue of compensating descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, gave the green light on Saturday to a proposal that recommends paying $1.2 million to each African-American resident in the state. The landmark decision aims to address historical injustices and the lasting impact of slavery…


Old Debate on Reparations Raised as California Task Force Approves $1.2 Million for Each African-American Resident

The California Reparations Task Force, established to examine the issue of compensating descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, gave the green light on Saturday to a proposal that recommends paying $1.2 million to each qualifying black resident in the state as a way to address slavery and other historical injustices against African-Americans. Established…


INVESTIGATION: Florida Activists Secretly Ship Free Sex-Change Kits to Children Around the Country

An Epoch Times investigation discovered a Florida activist group secretly sent hundreds of children transgender sex-change kits across the country. The “Build-A-Queer” kits contain breast binders, condoms, fake male genitalia called “packers,” tape used to bind and hide male genitalia, and more. Several of these items can potentially harm children, experts have told The Epoch…


Protesters Confront Doctors for Using Puberty Blockers, Cross-Sex Hormones on Minors

A crowd of more than 50 people protested outside the annual conference of the Pediatric Endocrine Society in San Diego this weekend over the organization’s “gender-affirming” policies and use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on children. The demonstrators marched peacefully on the sidewalks bordering the Sheraton Hotel & Marina, carrying signs and shouting “biology…


North Dakota Bans Preferred Pronouns Policies, Strengthens Parental Rights

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill on Monday that will allow teachers, school officials, and government entities to ignore a student’s preferred pronoun and ban hiding a student’s transgender status from their parents. House Bill 1522 (pdf) was approved by North Dakota lawmakers with a veto-proof majority of 40–6 in the Senate and…


Fresno County Sues State Over Squaw Valley Name Change

Fresno County has filed a lawsuit against the state in the Superior court of California claiming the state’s decision to change the name of Squaw Valley to Yokuts Valley was unconstitutional.  The state changed the small, unincorporated community’s name earlier this year after declaring the term “squaw” offensive.   In August, the California Legislature passed Assembly…


Tennessee Governor Sets Date for Special Session on Public Safety and Gun Legislation

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Monday a date for convening a special session of the Legislature, which is currently adjourned, in order to discuss possible gun legislation and public safety, will begin Aug. 21. The Republican leader has decided to call in all lawmakers for the special session, even after his proposal for an…


Corruption Investigations in Chinese Sports Cast Doubt on Eileen Gu’s Contract Renewal

Eileen Gu, the freestyle skiing champion at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has recently become a hot topic on the Chinese internet since her contract with the Chinese team has expired. Gu’s contract renewal is put on hold due to ongoing corruption investigations in Chinese sports. Hu Guangyu, the former deputy director of China’s General…