Human Rights/Racial Justice
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NV Bill Allowing Medical Aid in Dying Heads to Governor's Desk
A piece of legislation is headed to Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada. Last week, Senate Bill 239 made its …
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…
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Lawmakers Make Registering to Vote in WA Easier
Washingtonians will soon find it even easier to register to vote. Passed this session, Senate Bill 5112 automatically makes people applying for …
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 …
Middle Eastern, North African Race Checkbox Added to IL state forms
Illinois is making history as the first state to collect Middle Eastern and North African representation data on all state forms and surveys…
Experts: Women's Health Month Prioritizes Health, Well-Being
May is National Women's Health Month, and experts are reminding women to prioritize their health and well-being. Brenda Shelton-Dunston, executive …
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 …
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…
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.-…