NEWS
Stay current with the latest news in Social Justice
Ohio Republicans Lose Support of County They’ve Held for Over 100 Years
By Giulia Carbonaro On August 9, 2023 Voters in Ohio have rejected state Republicans‘ attempt to make it more difficult for citizens to amend their constitution, a move that was widely interpreted…
Read More
Kids learn about drones, career opportunities outside Michigan Central Station
By Jasmin Barmore On September 9, 2023 When 10-year-old Richard Kiel, of Southfield, crashed his drone within an hour of first launching it, sending shattered pieces of the robot flying,…
Read More
Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat’s agenda
By Hansi Lo Wang On September 19, 2023 In the fight to restore what’s been called the most effective civil rights legislation in U.S. history, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of…
Read MoreExclusive: Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under “don’t ask, don’t tell”
By Jessica Kegu On September 20, 2023 Thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military because of their sexuality could see their honor restored under a new…
Read More
A Batman researcher said ‘gay’ in a talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit
By Jeff Amy On September 20, 2023 ATLANTA (AP) — Marc Tyler Nobleman was supposed to talk to kids about the secret co-creator of Batman, with the aim of inspiring…
Read MoreOverhaul of Ohio’s K-12 education system is unconstitutional, new lawsuit says
By Samantha Hendrickson On September 19, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Seven Ohio school board members are alleging that a Republican-backed overhaul of how the state oversees K-12 education — including decisions…
Read MoreMassachusetts approves first sex and health education changes in schools in 24 years
By Sam Drysdale On September 19, 2023 Massachusetts students will receive sex and health education that is intended to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community and teach about bodily…
Read More
Arizona Education Department launches site for federally funded tutoring for grades 3-8
By Madeleine Parrish On September 16, 2023 The Arizona Department of Education on Friday launched a website for its new tutoring program for students in grades 3-8 at public schools who are…
Read More
Violence makes eastern DR Congo ‘worst place’ for children : UN
Geneva (AFP) – Children in eastern DR Congo are facing unheard-of violence, the UN warned Friday, cataloguing rapes, killings and use of youngsters by armed groups, including a case of infant…
Read More