Tag: Social issues
Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now
The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and...
Lutherans elect Megan Rohrer first transgender bishop
<p>(RNS) — The Rev. Megan Rohrer was elected bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Sierra Pacific synod on Saturday (May 8), becoming...
Youngkin leads after 1st round in Virginia GOP governor race
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin led the field after a first round of balloting from Virginia Republicans choosing a gubernatorial nominee,...
California’s governor: Rebates of up to $1,100 per household
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of poor and middle-class Californians would get tax rebates of up to $1,100 under a proposal unveiled Monday by Democratic...
California’s governor: Rebates of up to $1,100 per household
<p>SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of poor and middle-class Californians would get tax rebates of up to $1,100 under a proposal unveiled Monday by Democratic...
US unions file first trade labor complaint against Mexico
MEXICO CITY — U.S. and Mexican unions on Monday filed the first labor complaint against Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact.
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UK lawyer fined for defying Heathrow court ruling embargo
<p>LONDON — A British lawyer and climate campaigner was fined 5,000 pounds ($7,070) on Monday after being convicted of contempt of court for a...
Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom
JERUSALEM — When Samira Dajani’s family moved into their first real home in 1956 after years as refugees, her father planted trees in the...
Man charged with stabbing 2 Asian women pleads not guilty
SAN FRANCISCO — A man charged with stabbing two women of Asian descent at a San Francisco bus stop last week pleaded not guilty...
Youngkin leads after 1st round in Virginia GOP governor race
<p>FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin led the field after a first round of balloting from Virginia Republicans choosing a gubernatorial nominee,...