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In Wake of Deadly Shootings, Nonprofits Aid Local Communities

Associations Now

Blood banks and community foundations sprang into action to accept donations and offer assistance after two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas over the weekend. While the organization has reached capacity for walk-ins in Texas, it is still accepting appointments, while regional arms are also assisting with efforts.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business. ASAE has thousands of members, business partners, and volunteer leaders who live and work in Texas.

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FBI Agents Association Helps Build Momentum for Domestic Terrorism Law

Associations Now

The organization, responding to recent mass shootings, called on Congress to pass a law making domestic terrorism a federal crime. Last week, in the wake of the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, FBIAA called on Congress to enact a law defining domestic terrorism as a federal crime.

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Hispanic Journalists Reject Conference Sponsorship From Fox News

Associations Now

An association supporting Hispanic news professionals is taking a stand against the Fox News organization, saying its on-air personalities have crossed a line in their rhetoric about immigrants. Mexico border in El Paso, Texas , and Balta said Starnes’ wording mirrored a manifesto released by the gunman.

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