More than 200,000 signatures were gathered to qualify a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights into the Nevada Constution. (Photo courtesy of Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom) Policy, politics and progressive…
JUNE 25, 1933 Activist and author James Meredith with his recently published 30th book, “Man on a Mission” at his Jackson home, Monday, July 25, 2022. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi…
Connecticut colleges and universities are expanding their capacity to admit students into nursing degree programs. Albertus Magnus College and Eastern Connecticut State University are set to launch bachelor’s degrees in…
The Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Montgomery, Alabama, seen on January 24, 2023. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) A federal judge Monday began a hearing on…
An abortion rally in downtown Nashville took protesters on a route to the state Capitol and the federal courthouse. (John Partipilo) In Arizona, the state’s highest court upheld a Civil…
Lauren McBride, director of People and Culture at Rhino Foods (left), chats with Luong Nguyen in the company’s cafeteria in Burlington on Tuesday, June 11. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger BURLINGTON…
GOV. MAURA HEALEY disclosed early Tuesday morning that she sent aides to the country’s southern border to put out the word that Massachusetts emergency shelters are full. “This trip is…
Fernando Hermida drives to Orlando, Florida, to attend a medical appointment for HIV care on May 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Laura Bargfeld) Policy, politics and progressive commentary CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four…
North Carolina lawmakers discussed legislation to legalize medical marijuana. Photo: Getty Images On a 36-10 vote, the North Carolina Senate passed sweeping legislation Monday evening that would allow for the…
Now-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo campaigns in Lansing on Aug. 27, 2022. | Allison R. Donahue The deposed former head of the Michigan Republican Party wants a judge to reinstall…