Sen. Ed Durr blasted a new Democrat-sponsored bill that would impose financial penalties on school districts that remove [censored]ographic books from school libraries at the request of concerned parents.
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‘Not Just A Women’s Rights Issue’: Planned Parenthood Abortion Ad Features Transgender Person
‘Not Just A Women’s Rights Issue’: Planned Parenthood Abortion Ad Features Transgender Person Laurel Duggan on May 31, 2023 Planned Parenthood released an ad on Wednesday in which a biological …
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Argentina eases access to ‘morning after pill’, broadening reproductive rights
by Reutersby ReutersBy Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina will no longer require a prescription to obtain emergency contraception, commonly known as the ‘morning after pill’, the government said on Wednesday, …
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Kremlin: Russia backs Kosovo’s Serbs, their rights must be respected
by Reutersby ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia supports Kosovo’s Serbian population and believes their legal rights and interests must be protected, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Peskov also said Moscow was …
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EU to send human rights envoy to Cuba, but will not ‘impose’ demands
by Reutersby ReutersBy Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – The European Union will send a special human rights envoy to Cuba this year to discuss the aftermath of anti-government protests in July 2021, …
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Trudeau Grills Italian PM On ‘Two-Spirit,’ Trans Rights At Bilateral Meeting
Trudeau Grills Italian PM On ‘Two-Spirit,’ Trans Rights At Bilateral Meeting Harold Hutchison on May 20, 2023 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau grilled Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over LGBTQ …
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‘Contradiction of Title IX’: Experts Sound Alarm Over Biden Effort To Rewrite Key Civil Rights Law
‘Contradiction of Title IX’: Experts Sound Alarm Over Biden Effort To Rewrite Key Civil Rights Law Alexa Schwerha on May 21, 2023 The Department of Education’s (DOE) latest proposals to …
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School District’s Removal Of Sexually Explicit Books Potentially Violated Students’ Civil Rights, Biden Admin Says
School District’s Removal Of Sexually Explicit Books Potentially Violated Students’ Civil Rights, Biden Admin Says Kate Anderson on May 22, 2023 The Department of Education’s Office For Civil Rights told …
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Woman With Down Syndrome To Take Abortion Case To European Court Of Human Rights
Woman With Down Syndrome To Take Abortion Case To European Court Of Human Rights Harold Hutchison on May 20, 2023 A woman with Down Syndrome took her case against British …
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EXCLUSIVE: School District Violated Civil Rights Act By Hosting Race And Sex Based Student Group, Complaint Alleges
EXCLUSIVE: School District Violated Civil Rights Act By Hosting Race And Sex Based Student Group, Complaint Alleges Reagan Reese on May 18, 2023 A parental rights in education group filed …
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‘Fundamental Human Rights’: Over 160 Jewish Groups Urge UN To Adopt Antisemitism Definition
‘Fundamental Human Rights’: Over 160 Jewish Groups Urge UN To Adopt Antisemitism Definition Kate Anderson on May 18, 2023 A letter signed by over 160 Jewish organizations called on the …
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New Jersey county settles US claims over treatment of jailed inmates following suicides
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – A New Jersey county on Wednesday agreed to a consent decree with the U.S. government to improve treatment of inmates with mental health and substance …
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Rights watchdog denounces Italy immigration law as ‘inhumane’
by Reutersby ReutersROME (Reuters) – A new Italian law that narrows asylum rights in an effort to dissuade migrants from heading to Italy is repressive and inhumane, a leading rights watchdog said …
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Son of jailed Hong Kong activist, U.S. congressman slam UK, Vatican over rights weakness
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The British son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and a leading Catholic U.S. congressman criticized Britain and the …
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One Person Filed Thousands Of Civil Rights Complaints In 2022, Fueling Record Total
One Person Filed Thousands Of Civil Rights Complaints In 2022, Fueling Record Total Reagan Reese on May 8, 2023 One person filed thousands of civil rights complaints to the Biden …
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Florida Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Expansion To DeSantis’ Parental Rights In Education Bill
Florida Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Expansion To DeSantis’ Parental Rights In Education Bill Reagan Reese on May 3, 2023 The Florida Senate approved a bill that would expand Republican Florida Gov. …
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EXCLUSIVE: School District Changes Tune On Race-Based Student Group Amid Federal Civil Rights Probe
EXCLUSIVE: School District Changes Tune On Race-Based Student Group Amid Federal Civil Rights Probe Reagan Reese on May 2, 2023 A Vermont school district modified its guidelines for its race-based …
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High School Offering Race-Segregated Math Classes Slapped With Civil Rights Complaint
High School Offering Race-Segregated Math Classes Slapped With Civil Rights Complaint Reagan Reese on May 1, 2023 An Illinois high school offering several math courses restricted to students based on …
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The Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter and Theresa’s Fund honored Sen. Anthony Bucco for his work in advocating for the rights and safety of domestic violence survivors.
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Explainer-Biden 2024: His record so far on the economy, immigration, civil rights
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jeff Mason, Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Incumbent President Joe Biden entered the 2024 election race on Tuesday with something he didn’t have two-and-a-half years ago: …
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Professors Walk Out Of Ceremony Honoring Republican State Senator Who Sponsored ‘Parent’s Bill Of Rights’
Professors Walk Out Of Ceremony Honoring Republican State Senator Who Sponsored ‘Parent’s Bill Of Rights’ Alexa Schwerha on April 26, 2023 Multiple University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) faculty members …
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EU sanctions more individuals, telecom firm over rights violations in Iran
by Reutersby ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on eight Iranians and a mobile telecommunications provider in its latest effort to target individuals and organisations it holds responsible for …
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Blue State Teachers Union Trained Educators To Combat ‘Attacks’ From Parental Rights Group
Blue State Teachers Union Trained Educators To Combat ‘Attacks’ From Parental Rights Group Reagan Reese on April 20, 2023 A Pennsylvania teachers union held a spring conference that offered educators …
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BlackRock Slapped With Civil Rights Complaint For Allegedly Racist Hiring Practices
BlackRock Slapped With Civil Rights Complaint For Allegedly Racist Hiring Practices Jason Cohen on April 19, 2023 America First Legal Foundation (AFL), a conservative nonprofit, filed a federal civil rights …
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DR. JOSEPH BURGO: Are Trans Rights Activists Victims — Or Bullies?
DR. JOSEPH BURGO: Are Trans Rights Activists Victims — Or Bullies? Dr. Joseph Burgo on April 14, 2023 As bills banning surgery and drugs for gender dysphoric minors come before …