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Judge temporarily blocks Tennessee city from enforcing ban on drag performances on public property
On October 16, 2023 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked city officials in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from enforcing an ordinance designed to ban drag performances from taking…
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First it was Covid. Now abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ laws are complicating business travel.
Some corporate travel planners and HR leaders are quietly working to address a growing set of risks to employees as post-pandemic business trips pick up. By Harriet Baskas On October…
Read MoreGeorgia agrees to pay for gender-affirming care for public employees, settling a lawsuit
By Jeff Amy On October 19, 2023 ATLANTA (AP) — The state of Georgia will start paying for gender-affirming health care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees…
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Mental health among Afghan women deteriorating across the country, UN report finds
By Rahim Faiez On September 19, 2023 ISLAMABAD (AP) — The mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago,…
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A Chinese #MeToo journalist and an activist spent 2 years in detention. Their trial starts this week
By Ken Moritsugu On September 19, 2023 BEIJING (AP) — After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist active in the #MeToo movement will go on trial this week, along…
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Israel-Gaza: UN chief urges ceasefire; humanitarian supplies given green light to enter enclave
On October 18, 2023 Speaking in Beijing, Mr. Guterres said that a ceasefire would “provide sufficient time and space” to realize two essential appeals which he made earlier this week:…
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Rice announces final report from university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice
By Andrew Bell On October 6, 2023 HOUSTON – (Oct. 6, 2023) – The Rice University Board of Trustees and Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced the release of the final report from…
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Economic empowerment, racial justice event planned for Muskegon Heights
By Skyla Jewell-Hammie On October 20, 2023 MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The heart of Muskegon Heights is about to witness an “extraordinary convergence of purpose” this weekend, officials say, as…
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Dyslexia support proposals are back in the Michigan Legislature
By Hannah Dellinger On October 16, 2023 Four bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature this month would aim to better identify and teach students with dyslexia, and jumpstart reform initiatives…
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