Social Justice
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
NM Legislation Would Boost Protections for LGBTQ Students, Others
Legislation to close a loophole that potentially allows discrimination against LGBTQ New Mexicans will be debated by the State Legislature this sessio…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
MA Launches Free Legal Advice Hotline Regarding Abortion Care
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the launch of a new hotline for abortion-care providers and people seeking confidential lega…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Monday, January 30, 2023
CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
Monday, January 30, 2023
MA Bill Would Tighten Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
Monday, January 30, 2023
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Groups Partner for 'Safer, More Inclusive' Ride-Share Option
An Arizona LGBTQ+ group has established a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous-driving tech company, to provide what it said will be a safer …
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …
As Other States See Pay Hikes, PA Minimum Wage Stuck at $7.25
Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes in 23 other states that took effect this month, when those states raised their …
NH Businesses, Public School Backers: Repeal 'Divisive Concepts' Law
Advocates for public education in New Hampshire are asking state lawmakers to repeal what's known as the "divisive concepts" law, which educators say …
IA Lawmakers Propose Severe Restrictions for Food Assistance
A Republican-backed bill in the Iowa Legislature seeks to put strict new limits on which foods people could buy at the grocery store using public-assi…
Wyoming Legislature Tackles Election Integrity
Election integrity has emerged as a top concern for Wyoming lawmakers gathered in Cheyenne, but it remains unclear what priorities will emerge from …