Tag: Social issues
Thousands cross Mexico’s southern border despite new efforts
<p>FRONTERA COROZAL, Mexico — On the day this week that Mexico imposed new measures to shut down migrant crossings at its southern border, some...
Report: Money key to reverse pandemic losses for poor
UNITED NATIONS — More than 60 international agencies are calling for immediate financing to put gains for developing countries back on track after the...
In likely California recall, energizing Latino voters is key
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's Latinos, who have borne the brunt of coronavirus deaths and the pandemic's economic toll in the state, are a critical...
Florida city fires employee over legal medical marijuana use
<p>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida city has fired a top information technology manager for smoking marijuana — even though he been authorized...
Column: Trans athletes a non-issue but discrimination real
<p>All around the country, states are rushing to approve laws to address a supposed problem that, in reality, doesn’t actually exist. </p>
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AP Interview: Serie A trying to get it right on anti-racism
ROME — A botched anti-racism campaign launch involving a painting of apes. Consistent failures to punish clubs whose fans direct monkey chants at black...
Editor sidelined after medical journal racism podcast outcry
<p>The top editor at the Journal of the American Medical Association has been sidelined amid outcry from Black physicians over a tweet and podcast...
Ruling denying adoption by same-sex Nebraska couple reversed
<p>OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday reversed a ruling by a lower court judge who denied a same-sex couple’s petition to...
Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked
LONDON — Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated.
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