We hear a lot about the US Supreme Court — its rulings on important cases, the justice appointment process, and ethical issues — but what about the many state supreme courts? All 50 states (plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico) have one.
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’re probably aware of the recent attacks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) policies. But what is DEI, how does it really impact us and our democracy?
In honor of the Mirabal sisters, and in an effort to raise awareness of and end violence against women, in 1999, the UN General Assembly designated November 25 as the
Mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medication abortion, is under attack in the federal courts. At stake are the rights of women and people who can become pregnant to access one of the most common, effective, and safest forms of abortion.