Who’s running for the sheriff in Buncombe County?
Three candidates have announced their intention to run in the 2022 election for Buncombe County Sheriff, including incumbent Quentin Miller. Miller beat Republican opponent Shad Higgins in a crushing victory in 2018, becoming the county’s first black sheriff. Running against him this time are David Hurley, a democrat and Adrien “AJ” Fox, a Republican. Despite […]
Facebook takes action to protect Instagram users from abuse on the platform
Wednesday 11-08-2021 11:34 Facebook has introduced a series of measures designed to protect Instagram users from abuse on the platform. They include the ability for people to limit comments and DM requests during peaks of heightened attention; stronger warnings when people try to post potentially offensive comments; and the global rollout of Instagram’s Hidden Words […]
Charges of theft brought down a state legislator. But Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded system for benefits was already ripe for abuse.
Theft charges against a Philadelphia-area Democrat highlight Pennsylvania’s lax rules for reimbursing lawmakers with taxpayer and donor money, two state-run systems with little transparency let alone surveillance. Former state representative Margo Davidson was indicted in July steal taxpayers and embezzle campaign funds, helping him to fulfill a statutory salary that is already among the most […]
Charges of theft knock down state lawmaker | News, Sports, Jobs
HARRISBURG – Theft charges against a Philadelphia-area Democrat highlight Pennsylvania’s lax rules to reimburse lawmakers with taxpayer and donor money, two state-run systems with little transparency and yet less oversight. Former state representative Margo Davidson was accused in July of stealing taxpayers and embezzling campaign funds, helping her fill a legislative salary that is already […]
Homosassa woman launches campaign for county commission | New
A longtime Citrus County resident and longtime former director of an organization that protects victims of domestic violence is the first candidate for the county commission in the 2022 election. Diana Finegan, from Homosassa, filed documents with the Election Office Supervisor on Friday to establish a campaign account. Finegan, a Republican, is seeking election to […]
New campaign aims to teach young people how to recognize and respond to signs of sexual violence
Advice on how to recognize and resist everyday scenarios of sexual violence and harassment is part of a campaign from the Irish youth website, SpunOut.ie Behavior that contributes to sexual violence is often normalized in society, making it difficult to recognize and deal with when it occurs. Kiki Martire, Director of SpunOut.ie, explains: “As the […]
Christian Charity supports anti-trafficking campaign during Tokyo Games
TOKYO, JAPAN – Throughout the Tokyo Games, several top athletes are supporting an anti-trafficking campaign called It’s A Penalty. They are featured in a 30-second video appearing on video screens across the city during the Olympics, highlighting the need to end abuse and exploitation. And in partnership with It’s A Penalty, a hotline has been […]
“Constantly prosecuted”: LGBT + activists in Ukraine attacked online and in the street
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – For days, death threats and homophobic slurs have been pouring into Sofiia Lapina’s inbox – a constant reminder of the hatred she often encounters as an LGBT + rights activist in Ukraine. Members of a far-right channel on the Telegram messaging app posted Lapina’s phone number last month and – following […]
Lawyers say China is using Interpol to demand return of dissident
WASHINGTON (AP) – Lawyers call on the Biden administration to release from custody a Chinese democracy advocate who could be deported to his homeland to face what they say are false charges – despite the absence of an extradition treaty between the United States and China. Human rights activists say this is one of the […]
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Help or harassment? Florida Sheriff sends letter to those with criminal past
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida. – A Florida sheriff sends letters to people with criminal histories offering help on a better course, a practice critics call unwarranted harassment. Tampa Bay weather reports that the letter from Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is the latest step in a large effort to monitor those seen as potential offenders. […]