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Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans
By Richard Murphy On February 28, 2023 Farming uses many of the same skills essential to the ethos of the U.S. military: hard work, attention to detail and service before…
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Abortion rights groups submit 2023 ballot measure in Ohio
By Julie Carr-Smith On February 21, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two groups advocating for abortion rights submitted fall ballot language Tuesday for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing Ohioans’ access to…
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Ohio abortion-rights amendment isn’t yet on the ballot, but it’s already under attack: Here’s how
By Laura Hancock On March 27, 2023 OLUMBUS, Ohio – The proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution advanced smoothly through the initial stages of the winding process…
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First case in DeSantis voter fraud crackdown ends with split verdict
By Sam Levine On February 8, 2023 Florida man Nathan Hart, 49, acquitted of illegal voting but found guilty of false registration in closely watched case A Florida man on Tuesday was…
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Republicans have already filed dozens of bills to restrict voting in 2023
By Kira Learner On January 17, 2023 Republican lawmakers across the country have already filed dozens of bills that would restrict voting, including proposals in Texas that would increase criminal…
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Lawsuit increases voter accessibility for those with print disabilities
By Clayton Baumgarth February 2, 2023 An Indiana lawsuit seeking increased ballot accessibility for voters with print disabilities has settled. The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana…
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Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills
By Pooja Salhotra On January 25, 2023 State policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to…
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Tunisia offers new measures for migrants after racist abuse
By Bouazza Ben Bouazza On March 6, 2023 TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s government is seeking to allay growing international concerns about a surge of discrimination against sub-Saharan Africans, as…
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US Senate votes to repeal measure that gave go-ahead for 2003 invasion of Iraq
Decision not expected to affect current deployments but lawmakers increasingly seeking to claw back congressional power The US Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for…
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