Human Rights/Racial Justice
Friday, September 22, 2023
NY rallies for Jewish democracy as Netanyahu meets UN
Protests have heightened in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins the United Nations General Assembly today. Sonya Meyerson-…
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Backers hope IL 'no cash bail' makes justice equitable, less expensive
A set of controversial reforms to Illinois' cash bail system went into effect this week, changing a decades-old system of holding people in jail …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Report Offers Ways to Reduce Jail, Prison Populations in NC
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
TX Joins Momentous Effort to Register Young Voters of Color
The annual National Voter Registration Day returns tomorrow, and a Texas organization has a goal of registering 1,200 new young voters from diverse …
Immigration Advocates Host National Day of Action Rally
Immigration advocacy groups are calling on New Yorkers to join them in Foley Square at noon today. It's a National Day of Action to call attention to …
Advocates Seek Better Land Access for Marginalized Farmers
With the new Farm Bill debate scheduled for later this month, advocates are calling on lawmakers to write new policy into the measure to ensure more …
New Poll: Most Voters Oppose Impeaching WI Supreme Court Justice
Following last spring's election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a …
Report Explores Ways to End Mass Incarceration in AL
After 50 years of mass incarceration, the U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% and now advocates are calling for its end in Alabama and …
Two CA Cities Repeal Crime-Free Multi-Housing Programs
In the past week, two California cities - Riverside and San Bernardino - have repealed most of their "Crime-Free Multi-Housing" programs, which were …
MN Faces Calls to Investigate Prison Conditions
Prison reform advocates in Minnesota continue to speak out following a lockdown at the correctional facility in Stillwater. People incarcerated …
Political Climate Drains Vital Donations for FL Immigrant Rights Advocacy
Groups aiding immigrants in building economic independence and pursuing citizenship are grappling with funding challenges exacerbated by anti-immigran…
Outdoor Workers in Missouri Suffering from Heat Exposure
By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by …