Tag: Social issues
An unusual coalition as Supreme Court rules for immigrant
<p>WASHINGTON — An unusual coalition of Supreme Court justices joined Thursday <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-863_6jgm.pdf">to rule in favor of an immigrant fighting deportation</a> in a case...
Omaha students face discipline for Floyd death reenactment
<p>OMAHA, Neb. — Some Omaha high school students could face discipline for reenacting inside the school building the arrest and killing of George Floyd...
Judge seeks answers for jail’s Ghislaine Maxwell treatment
NEW YORK — A judge ordered the government Thursday to explain why guards repeatedly flash light into Ghislaine Maxwell’s cell overnight, an action her...
Man charged with threatening Iowa governor cites free speech
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa man charged with leaving a threatening voicemail telling Gov. Kim Reynolds she should be “hung for treason” defended...
Black cemeteries are reflection of deep segregation history
<p>CHICAGO — As a child, Linda Davis and her mother broke clay pots over the gravesites of their ancestors, allowing the flowers in them...
‘I’m still exhaling’: Swing-state voters on Biden’s 100 days
<p>ELM GROVE, Wis. — Standing on the sidelines of her son's soccer practice in this <a href="https://www.elmgrovewi.org/31/Our-Community">upscale suburb</a>, Laura Hahn looked skyward for answers...
UConn student arrested after swastika painted on building
STORRS, Conn. — A UConn student has been charged with a hate crime after police say he painted a swastika on a campus building...
Protester files suit accusing Louisville officer of battery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man who says he was repeatedly punched by a police officer while protesting police brutality has filed a lawsuit.
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Kobach signals intent to run for Kansas attorney general
<p>TOPEKA, Kan. — Polarizing conservative Kris Kobach has appointed a treasurer for a run for Kansas attorney general, a strong signal that he plans...
Indiana ‘abortion reversal’ bill signed by governor
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Doctors in Indiana would be required to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions about a disputed treatment for potentially stopping the abortion process...