Human Rights/Racial Justice
Monday, July 4, 2022
Groups Follow Anti-Democratic Movements as US Celebrates July 4th
This July 4th marks nearly 250 years since the United States declared its independence, setting the country on a path to establishing its democracy…
Friday, July 1, 2022
ID AARP Grant Winners Include Anne Frank Memorial
Three projects in Idaho have been selected to receive grants from the AARP Community Challenge. Among them is the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in …
NM Latino Families Urged to Initiate End-of-Life Discussions
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…
In Spirit of Juneteenth, NV Community Groups Demand Climate Action
Members of Nevada's African American community say they're channeling the spirit of Juneteenth to fight for environmental justice. Church-affiliated …
Higher Latino COVID Death Rates Spur Interest in End-of-Life Options
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illness or tragedy strikes…
Income Programs' Differences Show Equity is Key
By Katie Fleischer for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …
New Activity in ND Redistricting Lawsuits about Tribal Lands
July 1 is the next scheduled hearing date for a pair of lawsuits tied to North Dakota's redistricting process. The legal issue is political …
Doula Certification Could Help Address Health Disparities in CT, Advocates Say
Connecticut is moving forward with efforts to create a certification program to help make doula care more accessible in the state. Doulas support …
'Public Health Emergency': Protecting Youth from Gun Violence
Congress continues to debate possible changes to the nation's gun laws after the recent school shooting in Texas. In the meantime, efforts move …
Celebrations Mark 2nd Nationwide Juneteenth Independence Day
The 95-year-old Texan known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth" will celebrate this weekend, as she has for the past nine decades, but with the added …
Thwarted Attack on ID Pride Tip of Ramped-Up Extremist Activity
The arrests of 31 white supremacists outside of a Pride festival in North Idaho shook the country over the weekend. It's only part of a larger uptick …
Equity, Environmental Justice Critical to NM Infrastructure Spending
A new report outlined how state officials can use money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address environmental justice, an …