All Policy & Public Interest

The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.

APIA Scholars Welcomes Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership with deep expertise spanning law, finance, media, and creative innovation....

Eliza Dushku, Mental Health Counselor and Former Actress, Joins VETS Board of Directors

Former television and film actress and clinical mental health specialist brings psychedelic therapy expertise and advocacy experience to leading veteran mental health nonprofit SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading 501(c)(3)...

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change Reinforces Commitment to Community Through Scholarship Support at Wake Forest University

The Strickland family's involvement with Wake Forest University reflects a long-term partnership rooted in service and investing in people before all else. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is proud to reaffirm its commitment...

The Harris Agency Announces Recipient of the 2026 THA Impact Pro Bono Grant

Empowering daughters of incarcerated mothers, Beauty Marks for Girls has been selected as the public relations agency's second annual pro bono client. BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harris Agency, an independent specialist public relations agency, has selected...

Roundup River Ranch Celebrates 20 Years, Sets Course for Next Era of Growth and Impact

Milestone Highlights Nearly 40,000 Camper Experiences and a Bold Next Chapter of Expanded Access for Kids with Life-Altering Diagnoses GYPSUM, Colo., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Roundup River Ranch, a leading nonprofit offering children with life-altering diagnoses, and...

Clerio Vision Granted U.S. Patent for Novel "Optical Signature" Technology to Control Myopia Progression

New intellectual property secures method for manipulating peripheral blur orientation, a key signal for regulating eye growth, paving the way for upcoming clinical trials. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clerio Vision, Inc., a developer of next-generation laser-based...

Westchester County Medical Center Sued For Medical Malpractice

Westchester County Medical Center sued by father of then 7-year-old child for negligently performed elbow surgery, leaving the child deformed and disabled CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 10, 2025, James Farner filed lawsuit on behalf of his minor child, E.F....

AFFA and AFFA Action Proudly Announce Ashley Peele as New Executive Director

The Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and AFFA Action have appointed longtime board member and Lowcountry native Ashley Peele as their new Executive Director, following a rigorous national search. Peele brings deep organizational knowledge, lived experience, and a proven record in...

Former Venture Capital Executive Files Lawsuit Against Insight Venture Partners Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination

A former vice president at Insight Venture Management, LLC, (d/b/a Insight Venture Partners) has filed a civil lawsuit in California Superior Court alleging systemic gender and disability discrimination, retaliation for taking medical leave, unequal pay, and wrongful termination,...

Mastantuno Law Firm Publishes New Guide Explaining When to Settle vs. When to Go to Trial in South Carolina Personal Injury Cases

After an accident, one decision can shape your financial future for years: settle your personal injury case or take it to trial. Mastantuno Law Firm's newly released guide reveals how this choice impacts compensation, leverage, and long-term security, giving South Carolina injury victims...

Cueria Law New Orleans Injury Attorneys Continue Monthly Bike Giveaway for Morgan City Children

Cueria Law New Orleans Injury Attorneys is continuing its Morgan City Monthly Kids' Bike Giveaway, an ongoing community initiative that awards one free bicycle each month to a local Morgan City child. The program is designed to support local families, encourage outdoor activity, and...

Reimagined Pearl Street Family YMCA In Tacoma Is Now Open

Community members have access to upgraded aquatics center, strength and conditioning room, and climbing wall. TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new Pearl Street Family YMCA opened today, bringing a state-of-the-art aquatics center, strength and conditioning area with...

Aeroscape Flies with Backcountry Santas to Serve Navajo Nation

At Aeroscape, we believe that success in business brings with it a responsibility to serve our community. This December, our owner Ryan Brown took that commitment to new heights—literally—by joining the Backcountry Santas, a volunteer aviation program delivering essential supplies and...

New Jersey Marine Veteran Received State's Highest Honors in Private Christmas Eve Ceremony

After battling multiple cancers linked to Agent Orange exposure during his service during the Vietnam War, Sgt. James E. Lamb was honored by the New Jersey Veteran Support Alliance and the State of New Jersey. MT. ARLINGTON, N.J., Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Christmas Eve, a...

FAU Strengthens Global K-Beauty Leadership with 9th Consecutive BB Cream No.1 Win and ESG Initiatives

FAU celebrates its ninth consecutive win as Korea's No.1 BB Cream, with over 5 million units sold, solidifying its leadership in K-Beauty. At the same time, the brand extends its impact beyond cosmetics by supporting multicultural families and providing winter aid to low-income households...

Neosoma Announces Receiving FDA 510(k) Clearance for Brain Mets

Neosoma, a best-in-class provider of AI-based brain tumor analysis medical software, receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its Brain Mets product. This clearance ushers in a new era in the assessment of brain metastases, providing novel tumor insights to physicians and researchers in...

Ankin Law Sponsors Operation Cover Chicago Toy Giveaway

Ankin Law is proud to announce its sponsorship of Operation Cover Chicago, a large-scale holiday toy giveaway designed to bring joy, relief, and support to families across the city during the holiday season. CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ankin Law is proud to announce its...

Get Lit Announces 20 Winners and Awards $30K in Cash Prizes for the Largest Youth Poetry Contest in the Country: "If I Awaken in Los Angeles"

Get Lit, the Los Angeles–based literary nonprofit, today announced 20 winners of If I Awaken in Los Angeles, the largest youth poetry contest in both Los Angeles and the nation, and awarded $30K in cash prizes. Thousands of students and teachers across the region submitted original poems...

Life Science Cares New York Appoints William Holodnak to Board of Managers and Releases 2025 Impact Report

Life Science Cares New York appointed biotech leader William Holodnak to its Board of Managers. The announcement coincides with the release of its 2025 Impact Report highlighting strong growth in engagement, giving, and community impact. NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Life...

Concern Worldwide US and GiveWell Partner to Sustain Emergency Nutrition Programs in Somalia Amid Global Aid Cuts

Concern Worldwide US announced new funding from GiveWell and Coefficient Giving to keep emergency health and nutrition services running in Somalia amid severe global aid cuts. The support will prevent clinic closures, sustain life-saving treatment for malnourished children, and strengthen...