Tag: Human rights and civil liberties
US Catholic bishops meet amid divisions on Communion policy
When U.S. Catholic bishops convene virtually for a national meeting Wednesday, they will be divided ideologically as well as physically. They’re split over whether...
Human rights officials denounce Hungary’s anti-LGBT bills
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Leading human rights officials urged lawmakers in Hungary on Monday to reject legislation banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality or...
Guyana plans to rescind old law against cross-dressing
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana’s main transgender group on Monday welcomed plans by the parliament to rescind a law against cross-dressing, saying it has been...
Nonprofit pushes Chicago to build anti-racist arts community
CHICAGO — A Chicago nonprofit formed to highlight the lack of leaders of color within the city's arts and cultural systems has added a...
Groups ask judge to block Arkansas’ near-total abortion ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Abortion rights supporters asked a federal judge on Monday to prevent Arkansas’ near-total ban on the procedure from taking effect...
Florida gets another legal challenge to new elections rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two more groups sued Florida over its new restrictive elections laws Monday, adding to a growing chorus of voter rights advocates...
News executives protest Trump-era probe with Garland
WASHINGTON — Executives from CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post met Monday with Attorney General Merrick Garland to protest the Trump-era...
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
WASHINGTON — With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to...
Scotland back at last, takes on Czech Republic at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland's nearly quarter-century wait is about to end.
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GOP ramps up misleading attack on Democrats’ policing policy
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Minnesota Republican Tyler Kistner announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in April, he asked voters to ponder two...