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
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
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
In Iran, a restorer brings back to life famed Cadillac Sevilles once assembled in the country
A restorer in Iran is bringing back the Cadillac Sevilles once assembled in the country
2023-06-24 14:59
Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution
2023-06-24 14:20
Native Hawaiian drag queens in Las Vegas showcase islands' gender-fluid heritage
The concept of gender-fluidity -- or “mahu” -- has existed in Hawaii for hundreds of years and is the hallmark of a culture that allows space between the concepts of male and female
2023-06-24 13:28
Librarian gathering in Chicago includes training to battle book bans in communities and schools
The American Library Association's annual meeting conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are expected to discuss topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship and ensuring information access and the freedom to read
2023-06-24 13:24
What the Titanic submersible saga and the Greek migrant shipwreck say about our reactions to tragedy
The saga of a lost submersible that had gone into the depths of the ocean to see the Titanic wreckage rippled across the national and global conversation
2023-06-24 09:15