States That Restrict Abortion Have Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Homicide
“here’s an epidemic of preventable violence that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations,” one study finds.
Prison Lockdowns Are Becoming More Frequent and More Brutal Across the US
A largely unknown, frightening trend in the US prison system is impacting many incarcerated people and their loved ones.
People With Criminal Records Should Not Have to Hire a Lawyer Just to Get a Job
State laws are restricting people with convictions from working as nurses, counselors and janitors.
Palestinians Uncover Dozens Killed Execution-Style in Schoolyard in Gaza
Palestinian civilians discovered bodies blindfolded and with their legs and hands tied back.
US Is Underwriting Israel’s Crimes — Americans Can No Longer Claim Ignorance
Many of us in the Global South are watching the 2024 election to see if US voters implicitly endorse war crimes in Gaza.
Supreme Court Sets March Date for Arguments on Abortion Drug Mifepristone
“Restricting access to mifepristone impedes patient autonomy,” a physicians’ group said in defending current standards.
Major Brands Like McDonald’s, Kroger and Coca-Cola Linked to Forced Prison Labor
“Slavery has not been abolished,” said one formerly imprisoned person who now advocates against forced prison labor.
What Happens Now That the ICJ Has Ordered Israel Not to Engage in Genocide?
The ICJ ruling was a victory for Palestinians and for international law. Here are possible avenues for enforcement.
Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem
"By mandating that they stand, our students’ First Amendment rights would be violated," one critic of the bill said.
No One’s Access to Abortion Is Guaranteed — No Matter Where You Live
Living in a “blue state” does not guarantee the availability of abortion care to everyone who needs it.
States With Abortion Bans Saw Over 65k Rape-Related Pregnancies After “Dobbs”
The same states saw only 10 or fewer legal abortions per month, despite supposed exceptions to bans.
Biden’s Illegal Bombing of Yemen Intensifies the Risk of Regional War
The Houthis say their attacks in the Red Sea will continue until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill
"I'm scared for every transgender person,” said the only openly LGBTQ member of the Utah legislature.
Despite SCOTUS Ruling, Abbott Promises to Fight Fed Removal of Border Razor Wire
Immigrants’ rights activists have noted that the razor wire barriers are not effective deterrents to stemming migration.
NH Voters to Pressure Biden With ‘Cease-Fire’ Write-In on Primary Ballots
"The problem is the Democratic Party only cares about their votes, and that's why we need to take this to the polls."