Politics

Sometimes it’s all about a little recognition.

The Women’s Health Protection Act would guarantee the right to abortion services in the U.S.

The bill took its first step to passage as it succeeded through the state’s Senate.

The majority of Thomson Reuters independent shareholders vote in favor of a proposal to have the company investigate human rights abuses of its work with ICE.
 

Washington state allows adults to receive a free marijuana joint when they receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

The bill, introduced by Baton Rouge Rep. Larry Selders, passed unanimously through both of the state’s legislative chambers.

During an early vote on June 9, the bill was passed with 62 out of 84 Congress members voting in favor. 

The joint statement comes after President Joe Biden declared the DOJ’s decision is “inconsistent” with his administration’s values. 
 

Overall vaccine hesitancy is trending down, but Latinos still represent a smaller minority of those getting the jab.

Pressure is mounting across the state for its congressional reps to back the immigration reform.

A Berks County judge ruled on June 7 that the case could move forward against Berks County Commissioners for cracking a deal with ICE without public input.

Beyond the veil of diplomacy, the future of Guatemalans forced to migrate to the U.S. rides on a solution.

After taking part in a Summer for the history books, these leaders are trying to do more for their communities once in office.

Florida instituted a ban on transgender women and girls from sports teams on the first day of the month, as West Virginia faces a court challenge.

“I think what we’re really trying to show is that working with ICE in any way shape or form is really bad for business.” - Mijente’s Jacinta Gonzalez.

As COVID-19 cases and deaths shrink in Puerto Rico, the island plans to reopen bars and clubs, welcoming patrons to establishments operating at a 50% building capacity.

Demonstrators blocked a highway in Puerto Rico to show out against impositions forced by the privatization of PREPA.

Nearly two years since first being reported missing, Bridgeton, New Jersey has taken a new approach as they continue the search to find her, guided first by building trust. 

Hall’s shooting by police has entered the discussions around both police violence and anti-Asian hate.

The New York State Senator is closing in on completing a major legislative victory for workers across the state.

Puerto Rico continues to lack the adequate infrastructure funding necessary to build back from catastrophes, and the consequences have been deadly.
 

Administrations since President Clinton’s have had AAPI initiatives, but Biden’s comes amid a major uptick in hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the end of the policy in a memo sent to agency heads on Tuesday, June 1.

The Youth Powered Anti-Violence Agenda calls for the funds to be allocated from Philly’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act.

After Texas Democrats broke quorum Sunday night, they set a precedent for Biden and Democrats in Congress on how to proceed.