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Somaliland President Frees 713 Prisoners in Major Amnesty
Community Heroes8h ago

Somaliland President Frees 713 Prisoners in Major Amnesty

Somaliland's President has granted freedom to 713 people imprisoned for minor offenses, giving them a fresh start and a chance to reunite with their families. The constitutional decision reflects a growing focus on rehabilitation over punishment.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
New AI Tool Puts Safety Before Speed
Innovation14h ago

New AI Tool Puts Safety Before Speed

A security engineer just launched IronCurtain, an open-source AI assistant that lets you control what it can and can't do using plain English rules. Think of it as a constitution for your digital assistant that actually gets enforced.

Wired2 min read
Coast Guard Reinstates 56 Members With Back Pay
Community Heroes2d ago

Coast Guard Reinstates 56 Members With Back Pay

Fifty-six Coast Guard members dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines are returning to duty with full back pay and restored service records. The move corrects what officials now call an unconstitutional overreach that punished service members for personal health choices.

Fox News Politics2 min read
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Boosts Trade Hope
Solutions6d ago

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Boosts Trade Hope

The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, restoring congressional authority over trade policy and bringing relief to businesses and international trading partners. The 6-3 decision marks a major win for constitutional checks and balances.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
How One Activist Changed Minds From Communist to Freedom Fighter
Global NewsFeb 19

How One Activist Changed Minds From Communist to Freedom Fighter

Leon Louw founded South Africa's Free Market Foundation after witnessing police kill a street vendor in the 1960s. His five-decade journey from communist to constitutional architect proves fighting poverty transcends political labels.

Daily Maverick2 min read
A Village Farmer Helped Shape India's Constitution
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

A Village Farmer Helped Shape India's Constitution

In 1947, an ordinary farmer from Tamil Nadu sent a handwritten letter in Tamil that influenced religious freedom rights in India's Constitution. His story proves democracy's founding wasn't just about famous leaders.

The Hindu2 min read
Judge Frees Detained Filipino After Health Crisis in ICE
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Judge Frees Detained Filipino After Health Crisis in ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Greggy Sorio from a Washington detention center after he lost a toe due to neglect. The court ruled his treatment was unconstitutionally punitive, marking a rare judicial victory for detained immigrants.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Judge Blocks Pentagon Punishment for Senator Kelly
Global NewsFeb 13

Judge Blocks Pentagon Punishment for Senator Kelly

A federal judge just stopped the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's military rank and pension for reminding troops they can refuse illegal orders. The ruling marks another court win for free speech over political retaliation.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Native Nations Hold Key to America's Energy Future
Planet WinsFeb 12

Native Nations Hold Key to America's Energy Future

Indigenous tribes control 30% of U.S. coal, 50% of uranium, and critical minerals needed for both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Their treaty rights, equal to the Constitution itself, mean America's energy plans require true partnerships with 574 sovereign Native nations.

Phys.org - Earth3 min read
468 Nevada Students Break World Record Reciting Constitution
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

468 Nevada Students Break World Record Reciting Constitution

Middle schoolers in Reno just became Guinness World Record holders for the most people simultaneously reciting a foundational legal text. Their 14-month journey to recite the Constitution's Preamble together proves big dreams start in the classroom.

Google News - World Record2 min read
5-Year-Old Detained in Immigration Raid Returns Home
Community HeroesFeb 2

5-Year-Old Detained in Immigration Raid Returns Home

A five-year-old boy detained for 10 days during an immigration raid has been reunited with his family after a federal judge ordered his release. The judge's ruling criticized the detention as traumatizing and unconstitutional.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nevada Students Chase World Record Reciting Constitution
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Nevada Students Chase World Record Reciting Constitution

Hundreds of Nevada students united to recite the Constitution's preamble in a Guinness World Record attempt celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The effort combined patriotic pride with meaningful civic education.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Kerala Becomes First State to Reject Federal Labor Codes
SolutionsJan 27

Kerala Becomes First State to Reject Federal Labor Codes

Kerala is leading India's pushback against new federal labor laws that workers say threaten their rights. The state government promised to use every constitutional tool to protect its workforce.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Twin Cities Unite for 77th Republic Day
Global NewsJan 27

India's Twin Cities Unite for 77th Republic Day

Thousands across Hubballi-Dharwad celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with parades, cultural programs, and community gatherings that brought the twin cities together. Students, officials, and residents honored the Constitution while looking toward India's future as a developed nation by 2047.

The Hindu2 min read
SA Journalist Revives Economic Ideas That Shaped Democracy
Community HeroesJan 26

SA Journalist Revives Economic Ideas That Shaped Democracy

A new biography explores Leon Louw, the libertarian thinker whose bold economic blueprint helped shape South Africa's Constitution 40 years ago. As the nation faces fresh challenges, his ideas about freedom and enterprise are finding new relevance.

Daily Maverick2 min read
6 Nations That Celebrate Republic Day Like India
Global NewsJan 26

6 Nations That Celebrate Republic Day Like India

India just celebrated its 77th Republic Day, marking the moment its Constitution took effect in 1950. Five other countries around the world also commemorate their own transitions to republican government with national holidays.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
India's Rare Constitution Stamp Show Caps 1,600-Student Quiz
Global NewsJan 24

India's Rare Constitution Stamp Show Caps 1,600-Student Quiz

Over 1,600 students from 200 schools across India competed in a nationwide Constitution quiz, with finalists gathering for a rare philatelic exhibition on Republic Day. The event celebrates constitutional awareness through stamps honoring both famous and forgotten Constituent Assembly members.

The Hindu2 min read
California Professors Win Back Research Funding Rights
Community HeroesJan 20

California Professors Win Back Research Funding Rights

Seventy-four university professors just restored their academic freedom through the courts. Their legal victory in November reversed unconstitutional restrictions on research and teaching.

Nature News2 min read
Ghana Chiefs Unite to Demand Equal Development for Region
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Ghana Chiefs Unite to Demand Equal Development for Region

Traditional leaders across Ghana's Sissala region held their first joint conference to fight for fair development in their communities. The historic meeting brought together paramount chiefs from five districts who adopted a constitution and elected leadership to advocate for their 200,000 residents.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read