Peace/Non-Violence
Monday, May 6, 2024
Ohio student protestors say their movement is gaining momentum
After hundreds of Ohio students gathered at Kent State University over the weekend to protest the conflict in Gaza, on the 54th anniversary of …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism
Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …
Monday, May 6, 2024
'Food for All Oregonians' aims to extend food benefits to immigrants
Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …
Campus protests opposing war in Gaza grow across CA
Massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing at universities across California, with classes canceled at the University …
2023 tax receipt breaks down nation’s spending priorities
As many Wyomingites await their 2023 federal income tax refunds, a new National Priorities Project report breaks down how the money they won't get …
ACLU of TX concerned about arrests at pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas says it is monitoring protests at college campuses, after almost 60 students protesting the Israeli-…
MI Indigenous group uses art to show solidarity with Palestinians
Some Indigenous groups in Michigan want to draw parallels to their own historic struggles and those of Palestinians in Gaza and they are doing it thro…
IN Rape crisis center opens to reduce assault cases, heighten attention
The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these …
In politics, women candidates bear brunt of hateful threats, harassment
Wisconsin women have made progress in closing gaps when it comes to being elected to public office. But some voices worry the movement might slow …
Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears
Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new …
Kentucky determined to support its domestic violence shelters amid federal cuts
As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky's domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers …
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…