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During testimony, Cortez Masto urges colleagues to protect women’s right to travel for essential health care
Published on June 12, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) called out anti-choice attempts to block women from traveling across state lines to access critical care. In testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, Cortez Masto urged colleagues to pass…
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Kamala Harris and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Lisa Ann Walter Partner on National Call for Abortion Rights | Exclusive
Thursday’s virtual event will rally reproductive freedom support ahead of the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned By Tess Patton Published on June 13, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter are teaming up for a National Call on Reproductive Freedom. Thursday’s virtual conversation aims to urge voters…
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Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
By Stephen Groves On June 13, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year contrast on reproductive care. Sen.…
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Four Tops Singer Sues Michigan Hospital for Racial Discrimination, Says They didn’t Believe his Identity
By Sara Powers June 12, 2024 The lead singer of Motown’s legendary Four Tops has sued a Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, claiming that he was treated like he was mentally ill and restrained after he had told staff that he was in the group. Alexander Morris, 53, went to the Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren…
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Wayne State Committed to Giving Detroit High Schoolers a Chance at a College Experience
By Micah Walker | June 14, 2024 As president of Detroit’s largest university, Kimberly Andrews Espy is never off the clock when it comes to engaging with students, faculty, and the community. Nearly a year into her tenure, the Wayne State University leader said she considers that work a key part of her commitment to reaching more…
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Biden nears huge next move on immigration as he tries to win over Latinos in key states
By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Priscilla Alvarez Published on June 6, 2024 Washington (CNN) — Looking to shore up Latino votes in Nevada and Arizona for his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden is on the verge of soon following up last week’s executive action aimed at curbing border crossings with another move focused on providing legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who are married to American citizens.…
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Far-right, white nationalists step up rhetoric after Trump verdict
By Russell Contreras Published on June 7, 2024 Far-right groups and white nationalists have responded to last week’s guilty verdict against Donald Trump with vague threats of violence and racist posts about people of color, monitoring groups say. Why it matters: Trump himself has repeatedly made threats about prosecuting opponents, used bigoted language to describe immigrants and suggested a loss in…
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Proposed Dallas ISD policy could keep students out of alternative schools
By Penelope Rivera Published on June 14, 2024 Dallas ISD is considering a new approach to disciplining students. Rather than going to an alternative school, students facing punishment for low-level offenses could instead complete six hours of work – such as Saturday School, tutoring or community service – and their families would attend three hours of parenting…
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Activist Opal Lee Recalls the History of Juneteenth
June 13, 2024 Opal Lee is an activist who advocated for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday. Lee later gained the title as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah talks to Lee about her activism and the significance of the holiday. Originally published by NBC News
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