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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France politics

Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting change, and why does it matter?

Deadly violence erupted in New Caledonia after a constitutional amendment on voting rights raised concerns over Indigenous Kanak representation. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why

The California Supreme Court is considering whether to allow a ballot measure requiring voter approval for tax increases.
The 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act' faces opposition from Democratic officials and labor leaders.
The initiative aims to make California more business-friendly by implementing stricter tax increase approval processes. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus? DW 04/21/2024

Debate sparked in Russia over reintroducing death penalty post-terror attack in Moscow. [ more ]
www.democracynow.org
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Doctors and Organizers Fight to Preserve Abortion Access as AZ Upholds 1864 Ban

Arizona Republicans blocking abortion law repeal
Reproductive justice advocates fighting against criminal penalties for abortion providers in Arizona [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

Florida Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, but Voters Will Get to Weigh In

Florida Supreme Court overturned privacy protections for abortion, allowing bans after six weeks.
Court allowed voters to decide on expanding abortion access through proposed constitutional amendment. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
3 months ago
France politics

President Macron Seals Historic Amendment, Guarantees Abortion As Constitutional Right In France - Towleroad Gay News

France added the right to abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.
President Macron aims to extend abortion rights in Europe. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France politics

Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting change, and why does it matter?

Deadly violence erupted in New Caledonia after a constitutional amendment on voting rights raised concerns over Indigenous Kanak representation. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why

The California Supreme Court is considering whether to allow a ballot measure requiring voter approval for tax increases.
The 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act' faces opposition from Democratic officials and labor leaders.
The initiative aims to make California more business-friendly by implementing stricter tax increase approval processes. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus? DW 04/21/2024

Debate sparked in Russia over reintroducing death penalty post-terror attack in Moscow. [ more ]
www.democracynow.org
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Doctors and Organizers Fight to Preserve Abortion Access as AZ Upholds 1864 Ban

Arizona Republicans blocking abortion law repeal
Reproductive justice advocates fighting against criminal penalties for abortion providers in Arizona [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Law

Florida Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, but Voters Will Get to Weigh In

Florida Supreme Court overturned privacy protections for abortion, allowing bans after six weeks.
Court allowed voters to decide on expanding abortion access through proposed constitutional amendment. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
3 months ago
France politics

President Macron Seals Historic Amendment, Guarantees Abortion As Constitutional Right In France - Towleroad Gay News

France added the right to abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.
President Macron aims to extend abortion rights in Europe. [ more ]
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HuffPost
6 months ago
Media industry

This Documentary Shows The Huge Stakes Of Fighting For A Free Press

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma fought for years to restore and codify free press protections, culminating in a landmark achievement in 2021.
Of the 574 federally recognized Native tribes, the Muscogee Nation is the only one with the right to a free and independent press enshrined in its tribal constitution.
The documentary 'Bad Press' chronicles the high stakes fight for press freedom in the Muscogee Nation and won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression at the Sundance Film Festival. [ more ]
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