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Issa Rae says DEI has become a 'bad word' in Hollywood as executives of color 'tiptoe' to keep jobs

April 13, 2026

Issa Rae says DEI has become a 'bad word' in Hollywood as executives of color 'tiptoe' to keep jobs

Actress Issa Rae said diversity has become a toxic topic in Hollywood, with studios rolling back DEI initiatives and people scared to invest in diverse projects.

Debra Messing opens up on antisemitism, October 7 and backlash over pro-Israel stance

April 12, 2026

Debra Messing opens up on antisemitism, October 7 and backlash over pro-Israel stance

Actress Debra Messing reflected on antisemitism she faced growing up and her public advocacy for Israel and Jewish identity after the Oct. 7 attacks.

Catholic nuns caring for dying patients fight New York trans rule, face jail time

April 12, 2026

Catholic nuns caring for dying patients fight New York trans rule, face jail time

Catholic nuns sue New York over a law requiring nursing homes to follow gender identity rules, saying it forces them to choose faith or mission.

John Cleese blasts world's silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists

April 11, 2026

John Cleese blasts world's silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists

Monty Python's John Cleese blasts the political landscape for failing to condemn radical Islam after reported Easter attacks on Nigerian Christians.

Ohio teacher sues high school for demanding he remove LGBT poster inside classroom

April 10, 2026

Ohio teacher sues high school for demanding he remove LGBT poster inside classroom

An anonymous Ohio high school teacher is suing the Little Miami School District over the removal of an LGBTQ poster that hung in his classroom for years.

California university says men aren't excluded from 'inclusive' gym hours aimed at women, non-binary students

April 10, 2026

California university says men aren't excluded from 'inclusive' gym hours aimed at women, non-binary students

A University of Southern California gym will be testing an "inclusive workout space" multiple times a week aimed at women and non-binary students.

Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles

April 10, 2026

Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles

Evanston, Illinois has paid out millions in reparations to Black residents, but some locals say the $25,000 payments aren't enough to address decades of housing discrimination.

Ivanka Trump recalls the moment her father was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania

April 10, 2026

Ivanka Trump recalls the moment her father was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania

Ivanka Trump describes the assassination attempt on her father as incredibly difficult but says she chooses gratitude because he survived that day.

California school board member refuses to follow state’s sanctuary policies, citing 'rule of law'

April 9, 2026

California school board member refuses to follow state’s sanctuary policies, citing 'rule of law'

A California school district is defying the state's guidance on immigration enforcement. Trustee Andrew Hayes says the policy is fearmongering to advance Gavin Newsom's agenda.

California-based coffee shop Philz Coffee to pull LGBTQ pride flags despite progressive backlash

April 9, 2026

California-based coffee shop Philz Coffee to pull LGBTQ pride flags despite progressive backlash

San Francisco-based Philz Coffee confirmed it would begin removing LGBTQ pride flags and other decor from stores despite online progressive backlash.