by The Conversation | Nov 27, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from The Conversation, by Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University A federal appeals court in Arkansas ruled on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, that only the federal government—not private citizens or civil rights groups—could sue to enforce...
by Thom Hartmann | Nov 24, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from Thom Hartmann Something terrible and deadly is happening here in the United States, and House Speaker Mike Johnson just announced that he wants to double down on it. More on that in a moment. If you were born and live in Japan, you can...
by The Conversation | Nov 13, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from The Conversation, by Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University and Linda C. McClain, Boston University Abortion rights advocates won major victories in several state elections on Nov. 7, 2023, signaling that abortion laws are likely to...
by Ohio Capital Journal | Nov 8, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from Ohio Capitol Press, by Susan Tebben and Nick Evans Ohio voters passed the Issue 1 constitutional amendment to protect abortion and reproductive rights Tuesday. The Associated Press called the election over Issue 1 shortly after 9 p.m....
by Alabama Reflector | Nov 7, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from Alabama Reflector, by Brian Lyman Let’s remember the stakes of Tommy Tuberville’s months-long blockade of military promotions. The Pentagon in February announced a new policy to help service members get abortion services, months after...
by Common Dreams | Sep 29, 2023 | Human Rights & Justice
Republished with permission from Common Dreams, by Jessica Corbett As the right-wing book-banning movement justifies its crusade against U.S. libraries and classrooms with claims of “parental rights,” survey data released Wednesday shows that 74% of...