Human Rights/Racial Justice
Monday, October 2, 2023
'Tsunami' of AZ Latino youth vote expected in future elections
The state of Arizona played a crucial role in 2020 and 2022 elections. Experts predict that won't be any different in 2024. President of Voto …
Advocates bring attention to racism rooted in farming across NC
Advocates are drawing attention to systemic racism in farming across North Carolina and the nation. The National Farm Worker Ministry is hosting its …
Missouri community healthcare centers face 340B uncertainty
While large hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers battle over drug costs, Missouri community health centers see themselves as collateral damage…
NV organization calls for greater Latino engagement in politics
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and one Nevada organization wants Latinos to realize the power they can have when they are more politically engaged…
Why Israeli politics matter in NYC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…
NY rallies for Jewish democracy as Netanyahu meets UN
Protests have heightened in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins the United Nations General Assembly today. Sonya Meyerson-…
Backers hope IL 'no cash bail' makes justice equitable, less expensive
A set of controversial reforms to Illinois' cash bail system went into effect this week, changing a decades-old system of holding people in jail …
Report Offers Ways to Reduce Jail, Prison Populations in NC
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
TX Joins Momentous Effort to Register Young Voters of Color
The annual National Voter Registration Day returns tomorrow, and a Texas organization has a goal of registering 1,200 new young voters from diverse …
Immigration Advocates Host National Day of Action Rally
Immigration advocacy groups are calling on New Yorkers to join them in Foley Square at noon today. It's a National Day of Action to call attention to …
Advocates Seek Better Land Access for Marginalized Farmers
With the new Farm Bill debate scheduled for later this month, advocates are calling on lawmakers to write new policy into the measure to ensure more …
New Poll: Most Voters Oppose Impeaching WI Supreme Court Justice
Following last spring's election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a …