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Young Europeans at increased risk of falling into poverty trap
By Sudesh Baniya On April 10, 2023 Young people in Europe are at a greater risk of falling into poverty compared to the general population, a study shows. Young people in Europe are at greater risk of falling into poverty than the overall population, according to Eurostat. Their latest figures show that 20% of young…
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In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID
By Megan Cerullo On March 24, 2023 When Stockton, California, resident Gregory Gauthier had to take time off from his job at auto dismantler Pick-n-Pull to recover from hernia surgery, he was grateful to have a financial cushion courtesy of the city: a guaranteed paycheck. The $500 no-strings-attached monthly stipend also proved vital for a…
Read MoreGeorgia Couple Charged with Labor Trafficking Conspiracy, Forced Labor and Alien Smuggling
By The Department of Justice On May 15, 2023; Updated May 18, 2023 A 16-count indictment was unsealed today charging a Georgia husband and wife with conspiring to commit labor trafficking, in addition to forced labor and alien smuggling, in connection with their operation of two Mexican restaurants, Sabor A Mexico at 805 Floy Farr…
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Republican Rep. Jim Jordan Issues Sweeping Information Requests to Universities Researching Disinformation
In the letters, Jordan asserted that the schools may have contributed to the Biden administration’s “censorship regime by advising on so-called misinformation.” Correction, March 22, 2023: This story’s headline has been corrected to remove an inaccurate description of Rep. Jim Jordan’s requests for information, which were not subpoenas. House Republicans have sent letters to at least…
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How Hospitals Are Secretly Drug Testing Pregnant Women
By Khaleda Rahman On May 10, 2023 While pregnant with her first child, Kate craved “everything” bagels. As the name implies, these bagels are topped with an assortment of ingredients, usually including salt, garlic, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. On the morning of September 20 last year, Kate bought an “everything” bagel and ate it…
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Kansas Republicans Want Black, Women Groups Kicked Off Board
By Nick Reynolds On May 12, 2023 Republicans in Kansas are considering a change to state party rules that would result in groups representing underrepresented constituencies like women, young voters and minorities being booted from the executive board, a move critics say will consolidate power around the party’s newly elected chairman. Earlier this week, the…
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A key pro-choice group in Ohio gets a new leader as the battle over a reproductive rights amendment heats up
By Karen Kasler On May 7, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As pro-choice groups gather signatures for a possible constitutional amendment on reproductive rights in November, there’s a new leader at one of the state’s largest abortion rights organizations. Erica Wilson-Domer is the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, taking…
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Florida coalition pushes for abortion to be on 2024 ballot
By Yacob Reyes and Oriana Gonzalez On May 9, 2023 Floridians Protecting Freedom, a new coalition of abortion rights supporters, launched a campaign Monday to place a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access on next year’s ballot. Why it matters: The initiative to allow abortion until viability, around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy, comes a month after Gov.…
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Goldman to pay $215M to settle discrimination lawsuit filed by female employees
By Pete Gannon On May 9, 2023 Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $215 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination against women going back over a decade in areas of pay, promotion and performance evaluation. What they’re saying: “My goal in this case has always been to support strong women on Wall Street,” plaintiff Allison Gamba said…
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