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5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut
Primaries in the Upper Midwest on Tuesday will set the stage for two major governor's races, as Republicans in Wisconsin and Minnesota select their nominees to take on those states' Democratic incumbents in November.
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Drag queen storytime in England promotes compassion and inclusion. British far-right extremists are importing US hate against them
An ordinary red-brick library in the southern English town of Reading is an unlikely backdrop for the latest front in the battle for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. But last week -- in scenes later repeated across the country-- Covid-19 conspiracists and far-right supporters lobbed homophobic and transphobic slurs at parents and children to try to stop the kids from meeting drag queens.
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Members of the Supreme Court pose for a group photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 23, 2021. Seated from left: Associate …
Published on July 28, 2022
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The inside story of how John Roberts failed to save abortion rights
Chief Justice John Roberts privately lobbied fellow conservatives to save the constitutional right to abortion down to the bitter end, but May's unprecedented leak of a draft opinion reversing Roe v. Wade made the effort all but impossible, multiple sources familiar with negotiations told CNN.
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His Name Is George Floyd
George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was blocked by Senate Republicans last year. The struggle continues in communities large and small.
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A truly massive interest rate hike is now on the table
Central banks have made clear that after a sluggish start, they're serious about putting a lid on inflation. Now, as prices soar even faster than expected, they're weighing increasingly drastic options.
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Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Aims to End Food Deserts
the new community-driven effort launches to improve healthy food access in low-income neighborhoods
Samuel Newman opened the Little Red Box, a 800 sq-ft retail location as a ‘third place’ for the neighborhood for food access.
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'A recipe for a lot of suffering': How abortion bans may strain the red states
The central paradox of the abortion debate is that the red states racing to outlaw or severely limit the procedure may be the places least prepared to deal with the practical consequences of the new restrictions. And that, experts project, could mean significantly more infant and maternal deaths and childhood poverty in states that, as a group, already rank at the bottom on those critical outcomes for kids and families.
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Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy that originated under the Trump administration.
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First on CNN: Georgia state GOP lawmakers file motion to quash subpoenas to appear in front of special grand jury investigating Trump
An attorney representing subpoenaed members of Georgia's General Assembly has filed a motion with the Superior Court of Fulton County asking to quash subpoenas for at least two GOP state lawmakers to appear as witnesses in front of the special purpose grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn election results.
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Attorney Don Samuel has filed a motion with the Superior Court of Fulton County asking to quash subpoenas for Sen. William Ligon, Lt. Gov. Geoff …
Published on June 29, 2022
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Supreme Court says states can be sued for discriminating against veterans
The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans.
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The Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling on June 29 that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits brought under a federal law …
Published on June 29, 2022
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July Program Highlights - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The new season of “All Rise” picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.
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Supreme Court's decision on abortion could open the door to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other major rulings
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
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Abortion law Q&A: How a Supreme Court opinion in a blockbuster case could impact abortion rights
Within weeks, the Supreme Court will issue an opinion in a blockbuster abortion case that will give the conservative majority the opportunity to reverse the court precedent enshrining a right to the procedure.
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Justices spar over how Roe reversal puts precedents on gay rights and contraceptives at risk
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
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#BreakingNews: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
he Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
