Sunday, April 28, 2024

94% of Indigenous women in Seattle have experienced sexual violence. We need to tell...

"Seven generations from now, I don’t want a Native woman to have to talk to her daughter about what to do when she is raped. And so we have passed these stories on."

Lessons from the past: Protecting women and girls from violence during COVID-19

Little attention has been paid to women and girls in humanitarian settings, those whose safety has already been reduced due to conflict, natural disaster or displacement.

DEA agent fired and under investigation after attending Capitol riots

Mark Ibrahim claimed that he is taking legal action against the agency, but he did not disclose what type of lawsuit he intends to file against his former employer.

Is today’s NRA the “price of freedom”?

Someday, people will read about this moment in history books and wonder how we got to this level of insanity.

Spokane climate activists sue U.S. government for constitutional violations

These activists are fighting for their “right to a healthy climate” and to ban fossil fuel trains as a violation of that right.

Billionaires urge world leaders for higher wealth taxes at Davos Summit

Millionaires and billionaires, often seen as beneficiaries of global economic policies, are advocating for higher taxes on their wealth.

Looming crisis: Millions at risk as WIC funding hangs in balance

With a crucial funding deadline looming, the fate of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) hangs in the balance, threatening vital aid for millions.

The game-changing promise of an OTC birth control pill

The U.S. appears likely to legalize over-the-counter contraception—a critical step in increasing women’s bodily autonomy and economic independence.

Why $73 million Sandy Hook settlement is unlikely to unleash a flood of lawsuits...

While the settlement is a notable victory for the families of Sandy Hook’s victims, it’s still unclear if it’s a game changer for gun control advocates.
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Supreme Court: Are new ethics rules needed as Gorsuch, Roberts & Thomas face questions...

“Because they don’t have an ethics code, you don’t know whether they’re doing things in an above-board way.”