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Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protections have been halted for government workers in Texas.
The ruling raises concerns about the impact on pregnant workers' rights and laws passed with proxy votes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Tories hire coordinator to get expat supporters to vote in general election

The Conservative party has hired an overseas voter registration coordinator to mobilise supporters who live abroad to vote in target seats.
The job description suggests that the coordinator will focus on increasing Tory support in key electoral contests known as 80:20 contests, which the party needs to win. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

A New Republican Mom Wants to Change House Rules for Postpartum Voting

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna is pushing for new mothers in Congress to be allowed to designate a colleague to cast votes on their behalf after giving birth.
Despite her initial opposition to proxy voting, Luna's personal experience with childbirth and medical complications has led her to advocate for this change in the male-dominated institution. [ more ]
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