Civil Rights
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Florida Faces Lawsuits Over Sweeping New Elections Law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
Civic Groups Unite to Fight Against Voter Suppression Tactics in the South
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
Michigan Senate Passes CROWN Act to Prevent Hair Discrimination
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation to confirm wearing natural hair should not prevent anyone from rising in the workplace, in education or in …
ACLU Plans Lawsuit If TX Anti-Trans Bills Become Law
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights …
Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'
On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…
Some New College of Florida Students Feel 'Trapped' in 'Hostile Takeover'
Following what's described as a "hostile takeover" by right-wing conservatives, at the progressive New College of Florida, students and prospective …
Civil Rights Advocates Bring Groups Together to Fight Hate
Civil rights groups are forging connections to fight the rising tide of hate crimes. In a briefing from the Act Against Hate Alliance Wednesday…
Community College of Philadelphia Designated as Voter-Friendly Campus
As the municipal primary election fast approaches, the Community College of Philadelphia is continuing to educate students on the importance of voter …
Proposed Border Policing Unit Gains Traction in Texas
Legislation to create a "Border Protection Unit" is headed to the Texas Senate, while the governor said more needs to be done to secure the U.S.-…
CT House Passes Early Voting Plan, Senate Takes Up Bill
Connecticut's House of Representatives has passed a bill implementing an early-voting plan. Elements of the plan include requiring the Secretary of …
Texas GOP Lawmakers to Decide Bills Aimed at Harris County Elections
Three weeks remain in the 2023 Texas legislative session with a bill under consideration that could ultimately throw out future election results in th…
One Person's Battle Against the Post Office Prevails
A man in Adel who is part of Iowa's community of people with disabilities has been successful in having an electronic door installed at the U.S…