‘How dare they?’: Kamala Harris condemns abortion bans one year after Roe fell
US vice president Kamala Harris has condemned states that have implemented full abortion bans, one year since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. Roe V Wade was a historic ruling for abortion rights in America, but the law was reversed in 2022, allowing individual states to write their own legislation on abortion. Harris recalled a conversation she had with her husband, prompting her to ask, ‘How dare they?’ of US states that have written full abortion bans into law.
2023-06-25 05:20
Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conference
The American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read
2023-06-25 03:58
Aitch leaks 2023/24 Man Utd home kit on stage at Glastonbury
Rapper Aitch wears 2023/24 Manchester United home kit on stage at Glastonbury three days before official release.
2023-06-25 03:17
What does the right to abortion in America look like now?
In 1973, the US Supreme Court ruled that the decision to terminate a pregnancy was up to the individual, not the government. Roe V Wade became a landmark decision for abortion rights in America, enshrining a layer of legal protection for women. But in 2022, that law was reversed, allowing individual states to create their own laws in relation to abortion. One year on from the decision to overturn Roe V Wade, The Independent looks at the current abortion rights situation in the United States of America.
2023-06-25 02:46
A group promoting healthy food choices asked a Georgia baseball team to change its name. Here's how the Macon Bacon responded
A group of plant-based activists urged the Macon Bacon baseball team in Georgia to change their name to promote healthier food choices.
2023-06-25 02:18
One year later, the Supreme Court's abortion decision is both scorned and praised
Activists and politicians are lauding and bashing the Supreme Court ruling one year ago that led to massive changes in abortion access and law across the U_S_ After years of calling for change, it's now anti-abortion groups who are praising the status quo, saying the end of Roe v_ Wade has “saved countless lives.”
2023-06-24 22:48
Jennifer Lopez stuns in capes and bodysuits for Vogue Mexico cover shoot
Lopez chose a black bodysuit with a matching cape and boots for the cover photo, using a chair as a prop to show off the outfit
2023-06-24 21:16
Kamala Harris found her voice on abortion rights in the year after Dobbs. Now she's making it central to her 2024 message
Vice President Kamala Harris was fed up.
2023-06-24 20:16
When is Kourtney Kardashian's due date? Reality TV star's cryptic 'fruity' post has fans looking for clues
Fans of Kourtney Kardashian think the celebrity mom has revealed her due date
2023-06-24 19:21
US activists rally one year after Supreme Court allowed abortion bans
By Julia Harte Abortion rights supporters and opponents will hold dueling rallies around the U.S. on Saturday, the
2023-06-24 18:18
UK village marks struggle against US Army racism in World War II
The village of Bamber Bridge in northwestern England is marking the 80th anniversary of what’s now known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge
2023-06-24 15:17
Rage giving prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say
The windfall of donations that abortion access groups received following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade one year ago hasn't lasted
2023-06-24 15:17