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DACA recipients, facing long waits for renewal, risk losing their jobs
By Andrea Castillo Published on May 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — It’s been three months since Miguel has been able to work at his job as a sustainability and inclusion manager at a professional services firm in San Francisco. The 32-year-old Philippines native, who asked that The Times not identify his company or use his full name, wasn’t…
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Denver launches migrant support program in shift from short-term shelter
Nearly 800 people were enrolled in the program as of Wednesday, with more expected to be added by the end of the month, officials said. By Daniella Silva Published On May 29, 2024 After months of responding to its growing migrant community by sheltering new arrivals for limited periods of time, Denver has begun rolling…
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Senate Advances Measure Shielding Age Discrimination Claims From Forced Arbitration
The bipartisan measure is aimed at giving workers who report age discrimination their day in court, barring companies from resolving such disputes using third-party arbitrators. BENJAMIN S. WEISS / May 9, 2024 WASHINGTON (CN) — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved legislation to crack down on the use of forced arbitration in the workplace and…
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Jalen Hurts promotes women’s rights amid Harrison Butker’s ‘homemaker’ remarks
By Lw On May 22, 2024 The Eagles’ quarterback spoke at a recent event supporting women. In the wake of recent controversy sparked by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has voiced his strong support for women, highlighting their importance in both football and society at large. Jalen Hurts: Women are the rock of everything During the Eagles’…
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Jay Leno gives a touching speech while presenting women’s rights award named for wife Mavis
By Malia Mendez On May 22, 2024 Jay Leno has a star on Hollywood Boulevard and a spot in the Television Academy Hall of Fame, but according to him, neither is his greatest achievement. That would be marrying Mavis Leno. “I am part of her legacy and that’s what I’m proudest of,” he said this…
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How Delaware aims to strengthen women’s reproductive rights with these bills
By Amanda Fries On May 29, 2024 The Delaware Senate will weigh a series of bills aimed at protecting fertility treatment, abortion access and overall reproductive rights in the First State as the legislative body enters its final month of session. House Bill 374, sponsored by House Rep. Kendra Johnson and Rep. Nicole Poore, will…
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Jill Biden’s says women’s rights are on the line in the election and the choice is between ‘calm’ and ‘chaos’… as she promotes children’s book on cat Willow
By Emily Goodin On May 29, 2024 Jill Biden warned on Wednesday that women’s rights are on the line in the November election, describing it as a choice between calm and chaos. ‘Everything is at stake,’ the first lady told the hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America. She was on the morning show to promote her…
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Melinda French Gates to give $1 billion to women’s rights groups
By Jonathan Franklin On May 28, 2024 Melinda French Gates says she will donate $1 billion globally over the next two years to help support women and families, including reproductive rights. In a New York Times opinion piece published Tuesday, French Gates wrote that she is committed to advocating for women and girls, emphasizing that with women in…
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Spain, Ireland and Norway Will Recognize a Palestinian State on May 28. Why Does That Matter?
Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive The Associated Press 22 May 2024 Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize…
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