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Restrictive Abortion Laws Boost Murder Rates Among Girls and Women, Research Reveals
Story by Ed Cara 5.6.2024 Protesters holding signs supporting abortion rights. Restrictive abortion laws have caused a small but real climb in fatal violence committed against women, new research out…
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League of Women Voters Forum Educates Public on Expanded Voting Options, Accessibility
Alexis Rankin Tue, May 14, 2024 at 3:05 AM CDT CHEBOYGAN — Michigan’s expanded voting rights were the subject of an informational forum held by the League of Women Voters…
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Who is Manahel al-Otaibi, Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Jailed for 11 Years Over Clothing Choices?
Story by [email protected] (DNA Web Desk) March 5 2024 A young female activist, Manahel al-Otaibi, was arrested in Saudi Arabia and sentenced to 11 years in prison. The court sentenced…
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Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Story by TRISHA AHMED, Associated Press/Report for America May 6 2024 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers launched their debate Monday on far-reaching legislation to amend the constitution to…
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Gender Equality: We Must Work To Promote Laws, Policies That Enhance Women’s Rights – Tinubu
Story by Joy Anigbogu May 13 2024 …Reaffirms Commitment To Ensuring No Nigerian Child Is Excluded From Quality Education …Advocates Decisive Actions To Eliminate Structural Inequalities… LAGOS – President Bola…
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Nicola Sturgeon Accused of ‘Astounding Lack of Self-Awareness’ Over Comments on Women’s Rights
Story by Brian Ferguson May 5 2024 Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks out at launch of Val McDermid’s ‘Queen Macbeth’ book Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of an “astounding” lack…
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Trump’s Niece Says Her Uncle’s Role In DeSantis-Led Florida Abortion Ban Is Undeniable: ‘Chilling Reminder Of Precarious State Of Women’s Rights…’
Story by Shanthi Rexaline May 2024 Following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ implementation of a six-week abortion ban, clinical psychologist Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, weighed in on the development and…
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USCIS Opens Additional San Francisco Asylum Office Location
On May 13, 2024 USCIS’ San Francisco Asylum Office is opening an additional temporary location in Oakland, California. Effective May 15, 2024, asylum applicants under the jurisdiction of the San…
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America’s misunderstood border crisis, in 8 charts
For all the attention on the border, the root causes of migration and the most promising solutions to the US’s broken immigration system are often overlooked. By Nicole Narea On…
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