GOP Redistricting Strategist Played Role In Push For Census Citizenship Question
A deceased redistricting specialist’s documents suggest the citizenship question was added to redraw political maps to favor Republicans and non-Hispanic white people, according to a new court filing.
New Hampshire Abolishes Death Penalty, As Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto
Calling capital punishment “archaic, costly, discriminatory, and violent,” state Sen. Melanie Levesque, a Democrat, said the time has come to end it.
A Dad Wins Fight To Increase Parental Leave For Men At JPMorgan Chase
Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. The bank changed its policy and on Thursday it announced a settlement.
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Nuns Want Greater Visibility For Their Claims
Victims of sexual misconduct by nuns say there hasn’t yet been a reckoning for their claims. In part, that’s because reports on allegations of abuse by women are treated differently than those by men.
Oregon’s Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides
Oregon wants to reduce carbon emissions by adopting a cap-and-trade system, which would raise the cost of fossil fuels. But critics complain that the idea is poorly conceived.
1972 Message In A Bottle Gets Response Via Facebook
In 1972, Tina Green put a note in a bottle and threw it into Lake Michigan. She got a new phone and discovered she had a Facebook message from 2015. A man found her bottle and was trying to reach her.
97-Year-Old Rhode Island Woman Named Honorary Prom Queen
Helen Danis grew up during the Great Depression and didn’t go to her prom. Her granddaughter decided to right the wrong, and that her son’s high school prom was the perfect opportunity.
‘Gold Rush’: Cannabidiol Industry Booms Amid Uncertain Regulation
Retailers across the country have begun to capitalize on the rising popularity of CBD, a newly legalized form of cannabis with alleged calming and pain-relieving properties.
Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.
License For Missouri’s Only Clinic That Performs Abortions Expires Friday
Missouri is days away from being without a clinic that provides abortions. The state’s Republican governor has spoken out to express concerns about the clinic’s safety record.
With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open
Rural churches, often the bedrock of the community, are facing declining membership. They are increasingly teaming up in hopes of surviving — with clergy sharing programs.
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