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Top book publishers file suit challenging Florida’s ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law
WLRN Public Media | By Sergio R. Bustos Published August 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM EDT A coalition of major publishing houses, along with several prominent authors, students, and parents, filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court challenging the state’s controversial 2023 law, which has led to the widespread removal of books from public school libraries. Top…
USCIS to Open International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador
Release Date 08/30/2024 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of an international field office in Quito, Ecuador on Sept. 10. The Quito Field Office will focus on increasing refugee processing capacity, consistent with USCIS commitments under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and helping reunite individuals with their family members already in the United…
City of Phoenix loses appeal in the ‘Zone’ lawsuit
The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed an injunction that required the city to clear out a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Author: Kevin Reagan Published: 4:37 PM PDT August 27, 2024 Updated: 5:59 PM PDT August 27, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. PHOENIX — The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed an injunction issued last year…
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech
If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you don’t need to adjust your television set By MEG KINNARD August 22, 2024, 5:52 PM To watch video report, Click Here. CHICAGO — If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing…
LeBron James’ Nonprofit to Focus on Women’s Rights; Led by WNBA’s Nneka Ogwumike
Mike Chiari August 13, 2024 The More Than a Vote nonprofit organization founded by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is undergoing a significant change ahead of the 2024 United States presidential election with Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm taking on the lead role. According to Tania Ganguli of the New York Times, More Than a Vote…
Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger
By Jeongyoon Han Published August 27, 2024 at 9:24 AM CDT Advocates for reproductive rights have a new champion: Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee. The Minnesota governor cemented that role for himself when, on Night 3 of the DNC, he highlighted his work on reproductive rights — and how the issue is personal for him. Walz, a…
Dems discuss the future of Women’s Reproductive Rights
Voters are energized over the fight for women’s reproductive rights By Rhyan Henson Published: Aug. 22, 2024 at 3:07 PM CDT WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Women’s reproductive rights are on the ballot in 2024 and a hot conversation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Republicans and Democrats are using the issue to energize voters to hit…
Maternal health care expansion signed into law
By Alison Kuznitz PUBLISHED: August 24, 2024 at 1:39 p.m. BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed omnibus maternal health legislation Friday that will enable pregnant and postpartum individuals to gain access to expanded care options. The legislation creates a pathway for certified professional midwives and lactation consultants to be licensed in Massachusetts, in addition to easing regulatory…
AG Campbell Celebrates Creation Of New Environmental Justice Trust To Support Disadvantaged Communities Across Massachusetts
Money from State Court Settlements and Judgments will Provide Economic, Environmental, and Health Benefits to Disadvantaged Communities 8/14/2024 Office of the Attorney General BOSTON — Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell celebrated a new Environmental Justice Trust, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. The Trust, proposed by AG Campbell, Representative Brandy Fluker-Oakley, and Senator Adam…