advocacy group
Coverage of advocacy group in the Nexus archive.
- Family of former U.S. Marine detained in Russia says he is in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, was arrested in Russia in 2022. An advocacy group stated that he is currently experiencing a "dissociative stupor," and his family members have expressed fear for his life.
- 450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement
A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education may forgive debt for 450,000 student loan borrowers. The lawsuit, led by an advocacy group in 2019, alleged that schools misled students with false promises about education outcomes. The Trump administration delayed the settlement, but a federal appeals court recently denied its request to postpone borrower applications.
- 450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement
A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers due to institutional misconduct by schools. A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to delay the settlement, potentially expanding eligibility. The settlement applies to borrowers who applied for relief by November 15, 2022.
- 450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement
A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could forgive debt for 450,000 student loan borrowers. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019 by an advocacy group, accused dozens of now-closed schools of institutional misconduct, including misleading students about career outcomes and credit transferability. A federal appeals court denied a Trump administration request to delay the settlement, potentially allowing 200,000 more borrowers to qualify if they applied by Nov. 15, 2022.
- Report alleges NGOs pushed Gaza suffering to raise funds, dismissed antisemitism claims
A report claims that humanitarian NGOs exaggerated Gaza's suffering to raise funds and downplayed antisemitism allegations. The findings, based on a survey of current and former NGO staff by a new advocacy group, accuse these organizations of bias and promoting a pro-Palestinian narrative regarding the Gaza war.
- Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
A U.K. influencer in Dubai is facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing a man to death. She claims the man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, as reported by an advocacy group.
- Hong Kong records 91 suspected student suicides in 3 years, majority boys
Hong Kong education authorities reported 91 suspected student suicides between 2023 and 2025, primarily affecting secondary school boys. An advocacy group highlighted family issues as a leading underlying cause.
- Southwest walks back part of its plus-size seating policy, but advocacy group says it's not enough
Southwest Airlines is rethinking its plus-size seating policy by walking back a key part of the guidelines. An advocacy group claims the changes are insufficient.
- Southwest walks back part of its plus-size seating policy, but advocacy group says it’s not enough
Southwest Airlines is revising its plus-size seating policy by retracting a key component months after implementation. An advocacy group claims the changes are insufficient to address concerns.