Civil Rights
Monday, February 6, 2023
Group Continues Calls for Better Legislative Rules in PA
While the Pennsylvania House is still out of session and won't resume until late February, the public and advocacy groups are voicing their concerns…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Survey: Students Want More Diverse, Inclusive Curriculum
CORRECTION: YouthTruth surveyed more than 28,000 high school seniors from the class of 2022 and the class of 2019 in 19 states, including New York…
Palestinian Advocates Praise New Fact Sheet on Religious Discrimination
Groups fighting for Palestinian rights are praising a new fact sheet on religious discrimination from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for …
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…
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…
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…
TX Lawmakers Consider Bills to Restrict, Expand Voting in 2023 Session
By nearly every measure, voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare, but that isn't stopping the Texas Legislature from considering dozens of bills this …
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 …
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 …
Enhancing Trust in Arizona Elections Post-2022 Midterms
Election watchdog groups are taking a closer look at the 2022 midterms and how they influenced voters' overall trust in the election process in Arizon…
AP African American Studies Course Blocked in FL Schools
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rejected plans to expand an Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high schools…
ND Enters Fray Surrounding Content Ban for Libraries
North Dakota is expected to see continued debate in the coming weeks over a plan to ban certain items from public libraries. While the plan has its …