In the battle over books, Nashville library's response? 'I read banned books' cards
As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card.
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Stacey Abrams is asking people to donate to abortion funds, not just her campaign
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate pivoted her fundraising after the Supreme Court draft opinion leaked. "We can only win this fight by uniting and doing the work together," she said.
U.S. would lag behind global abortion access if Roe v. Wade is undone, advocates say
Human rights organizations say there is an international trend toward expanding abortion access, as countries such as Mexico and Argentina have worked to decriminalize the procedure.
How the reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact the transgender community
Rights groups are afraid that reversing Roe v. Wade could have consequences for same-sex marriage, access to contraception, and transgender rights. And now they're mobilizing.
How one book influencer championing Black authors is changing publishing
Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates an account for Penguin Random House dedicated to celebrating Black writers.
Judge accepts plea deal in Derek Chauvin's civil rights case
The judge in the civil rights cases of four former police officers in the killing of George Floyd said that he has accepted Derek Chauvin's plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years.
Demands grow for a white officer in Michigan to be charged in Black motorist's death
Activists are calling for charges against Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya following a scuffle after a traffic stop.
Abortion law could soon be in the hands of states — creating new issues
NPR's A Martinez speaks with NYU Professor of Law Melissa Murray about efforts in some state by lawmakers to keep patients from seeking abortion care across state lines, and other issues.
News brief: Supreme Court leak, Georgia primaries, kids and the war in Ukraine
Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
2,000-year-old bust from the Roman empire discovered in Texas thrift store
It's unknown how the bust, which was selling for $35, ended up at the store in Austin. Odds are it was originally taken from a German museum during World War II.