WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * American Red Cross and NAACP announce new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Dr. Charles R. Drew * Media Contact: Public Affairs Desk Telephone: (202) 303-5551 media@redcross.org WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2026 -The American Red Cross and the NAACP will premiere Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Sept. 18 on the American Red Cross YouTube channel. The short f more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following letter: * * * Malta: Daphne Caruana Galizia trial verdict sparks renewed fight for justice Today, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners lament the failure to convict the alleged mastermind in the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The coalition hopes that the demoralising verdict in the 2 September trial will swiftly be overturned on appeal. On 2 September, a jury cleare more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 4 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * Beyond the headlines: ILO and IGAD strengthen media professionals' skills to report on regional integration, free movement of persons and labour mobility Journalists across the IGAD region have strengthened their skills to report on labour migration, free movement and regional integration with greater accuracy, evidence and a stronger focus on migrant workers' rights and dignity. ENTEBBE, Uganda (ILO News) - The ILO and IGAD more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccination Data on Amish Children Screened for 2010 Autism Study Was Never Made Public A study presented by researchers in 2010 found an autism rate among Amish children of roughly 1 in 271 -- much lower than the national average. The researchers collecte more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Coalition: College press freedom at stake in Alabama case * MEDIA: media@splc.org A Student Press Law Center-led coalition today warned the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that student press freedom is at stake in its review of the University of Alabama's decision to close two student magazines. The coalition, representing the nation's student media community, filed an amicus brief in Pointer v. Phelps urging the 11th Circuit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on the Passing of Gloria Steinem * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia issued the following statement on the passing of Gloria Steinem: "Gloria Steinem was not just a journalist, activist, organizer -she was a force of nature and a change-maker. As a towering icon of the women's movement, she dedicated her life to raise awareness, educate and fight for reproductive rights, equality in the workplace and more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY TV Launches 'Center Stage with Patrick Pacheco' * #Offers an In-Depth, Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Evolving Theater Landscape in New York and Beyond CUNY TV today announced the launch of "Center Stage with Patrick Pacheco," a half-hour television series offering an in-depth look at the world of theater through interviews with the artists who bring it to life. Evolving from CUNY TV's long running and popular series "Theater, All the Moving Parts," w more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 2 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Everett Symposium will bring together business, industry and government leaders to examine the ethics of AI * Troy University will host the second-annual Terry and Barbara Everett Symposium on Emerging Technologies on Sept. 18 at the Dothan Campus. The symposium will bring together representatives from business, industry, the military, law enforcement and higher education to explore developments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and related technologies and more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed: * * * Edith Sampson vs. the Illusions of Communism The pioneering lawyer and diplomat who stood up to the USSR. - In November 1933, the new administration of Franklin Roosevelt extended official diplomatic recognition to Stalin's Soviet Union. The Soviet dictator's murderous Holodomor in Ukraine was well underway. The parade of far-left "useful idiots" who journeyed to Moscow to praise the Soviets and  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 [Category: International] -- Global Witness, an organization that works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption and human rights abuses worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Global Witness appoints Audrey Gaughran as new CEO * Global Witness is delighted to announce Audrey Gaughran as its permanent Chief Executive Officer. She will join the organisation in December 2026 Audrey has extensive leadership experience in the NGO and human rights sectors. She i more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 4 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Malta: MFRR laments major setback after acquittal in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial Full justice for Daphne's murder delayed further - IPI is joined by the MFRR partners today in lamenting the failure to convict the alleged mastermind in the trial for the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and hope that the demoralising verdict will swiftly be overturned on appeal. On 2 September, powerful Mal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GLORIA STEINEM * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of Gloria Steinem: Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing journalist, organizer and champion for equality whose far-reaching impact has forever changed America. Our nation is a better place today because of Gloria's groundbreaking and unwavering efforts to increase the v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GLORIA STEINEM * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of Gloria Steinem: Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing journalist, organizer and champion for equality whose far-reaching impact has forever changed America. Our nation is a better place today because of Gloria's groundbreaking and unwavering efforts to increase the visibility of women in elect more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Lynn University issued the following news: * * * Lynn University earns top honors Society of Professional Journalists awards Lynn University's iPulse and LYNKD Lab teams in the College of Communication and Design attended the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Chapter's 2026 Sunshine State Awards ceremony at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event recognized top work from regional news organizations, including the Miami Herald and WLRN News. In Florida's largest and longest-running statewide  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 2 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Malta: EFJ condemns the failure to convict the mastermind behind the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia * One of Malta's richest men, Yorgen Fenech, has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. On 2 September, nearly nine years after her death in a car bombing in October 2017, a jury of six women and three men found Yorgen Fenech, 44, not guilty of both counts with which he had been char more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Malta: IFJ and EFJ condemn failure to convict mastermind behind murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia * 03 September 2026 On 2 September, Yorgen Fenech, one of Malta's richest men, was found not guilty of involvement in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Nearly nine years after her death in a car bombing in October 2017, the jury found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of both charges: co more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Malta: MFRR laments major setback after acquittal in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial * The European federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners today in lamenting the failure to convict the alleged mastermind in the trial for the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and hope that the demoralising verdict will swiftly be overturned on appeal. On 2 September, powerfu more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ responds to reports of Reform UK banning journalists from party conference The NUJ has responded to reports that Reform UK has refused three journalists entry to its party conference. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "Reports that Reform UK has chosen to ban journalists who have scrutinised the party from attending its conference are frustrating and concerning. A functioning democracy depends on a free press that can ask politica more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 3 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Homecoming weekend celebrates traditions, milestones and 70 years of Distinguished Alumni Awards * The New Mexico State University Foundation is proud to once again sponsor the NMSU Homecoming football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in Aggie Memorial Stadium, while also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, one of the Foundation's most cherished traditions. The Aggies will take on the Liberty Fla more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 4 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * PACE rapporteur: the quest for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia is not over Baroness Shami Chakrabarti (United Kingdom, SOC), who is preparing a report for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Justice delayed: the unfinished implementation of the Daphne Caruana Galizia case, made the following statement today: "It is deeply shocking that, almost nine years after the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia,  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Speakers, Panelists Announced for Sept. 15 'Making Democracy Work' Conference * Amy Widestrom, Ph.D., executive director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, will offer the morning keynote for Millersville University's Sustainable Development Goals Conference on Sept. 15 at the Ware Center in downtown Lancaster. "Making Democracy Work: Strengthening Institutions, Engaging Communities, Empowering Citizens" is open to the public. The sche more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following statement on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Tireless Champion of Equity and Justice: IWPR Statement on Passing of Gloria Steinem The following is a statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, on the passing of feminist icon Gloria Steinem: Gloria Steinem was a fierce fighter, a witty writer, and a tireless champion of equity and justice. As a journalist, activist, and feminist icon, she challenged the status q more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 3 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Women Leadership conference advocates for ethical, inclusive higher education * Ethical governance, inclusive leadership and institutional transformation shaped four days of national dialogue when higher education professionals gathered for the 2026 NASDEV Women in Leadership Conference. TUT representatives contributed leadership experience, panel insights and detailed records of discussions aimed at building equitable institutions. Refiloe more PR