Social Justice
Thursday, July 17, 2025
NM's 'Good Trouble' protests honor John Lewis, denounce Trump
New Mexico demonstrators will join nationwide protests today to oppose policies of the Trump administration. The "Good Trouble Lives On" nonviolent …
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Advocates urge Utahns to cause 'good trouble' on National Day of Action
Civil rights activists are urging Utahns and thousands of other people across the country to cause "good trouble" today in the name of protecting Amer…
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Report: Cuts to clean energy will cost Colorado $7.3 billion in GDP
More than $7 billion in Colorado's GDP and 9,600 jobs are projected to be lost under President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill which cu…
WI nonprofit uncertain how Medicaid cuts will affect clients with disabilities
A Wisconsin nonprofit serving people with disabilities is waiting to hear if federal changes to Medicaid will affect their clients and caregivers…
Poll: Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on immigration
Some 15 community and faith-based organizations gathered again this week outside the Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora where longtime Denver …
Report: Colorado women face significant pay gap
Women from Colorado and other states who earned bachelor's degrees within the past seven years get paid an average of 18% less than similarly-educated…
Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate effects predicted for LGBTQ+ in IL
Advocacy groups are speaking out about how they believe congressional cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately affect caregiver LGBTQ+ communities in …
Former WI mayor: Potential Medicare cuts would worsen aging crisis
A former Wisconsin mayor said the new federal budget will only worsen the current aging crisis families like hers have already been facing. Analysis …
Ohio project helps older adults access medical care beyond county lines
A new AARP grant is helping older adults in Marion County access medical care they cannot find close to home. The $15,000 award is part of AARP's …
Ohio mayor says rising rents drive 'hidden homelessness'
As housing costs continue to squeeze Ohio families, Youngstown's mayor warned out-of-state landlords are pushing many out of their homes, undermining …
Ohio manufacturer warns federal rollbacks could stall EV progress
Ohio's fast-growing electric vehicle sector could face serious setbacks if proposed changes to federal clean energy tax credits move forward…
Civil rights group sues to block TN’s 'anti-harboring' law
A Tennessee immigrant-led group and other advocates are suing the state over a new law they said unfairly targets people who offer shelter to undocume…