Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday passed a long-awaited bill to combat sexual violence, aimed at providing a legal framework for victims to seek justice in a country where sexual abuse has often been considered a private matter. A majority of lawmakers backed the bill in the plenary session of parliament, overcoming opposition from some conservative groups … Read more
CNN — As abortion rights advocates could score several victories across US states in the coming days, they are sounding the alarm over a bill from Oklahoma that would ban nearly all abortions that might be enacted into law. . Here are some of the moves this week in state legislatures and by heads of … Read more
CNN — History was made Thursday in the United States Senate. And neither Lindsey Graham nor Rand Paul could mind being on the floor for it. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the next Supreme Court justice by a 53-47 margin, with three Republicans joining all Democrats in voting for her. The vote paves … Read more
CNN — Republican-led states across the country have enacted a series of new restrictions on abortion, the rights of LGBTQ and transgender youth, and the discussion of critical race theory. Here’s a look at some of the legislation passed this session, where the bills are coming from, and what’s under consideration. The flurry of activity … Read more
CNN — Parents and teachers were shocked after an Indiana state senator introduced a bill requiring teachers to remain neutral when teaching about Nazism. And in less than two days, a coalition to defeat the bill was born. “Within 36 hours, we had organized more than a dozen community members and partners to testify against … Read more
CNN — The Georgia State Senate on Friday gave final approval to legislation that would allow eligible residents to carry a concealed weapon in public without a permit. The state’s Constitutional Carry Act, or SB319, was approved by the Senate on a 34-22 vote. The measure passed the House on Wednesday. The measure now heads … Read more
CNN — Young transgender athletes in Utah have been banned from competing on women’s and women’s sports teams after GOP state lawmakers on Friday overturned their Republican governor’s veto to enact the controversial measure. HB 11 had been vetoed earlier this week by Governor Spencer Cox, who questioned its necessity and stressed that it targets … Read more
US Senator Ron Johnson on Tuesday objected to transgender women participating in women’s sports and said “it’s scary” that they are allowed in women’s restrooms. After trans woman Lia Thomas’ NCAA title win last week infuriated Republican politicians across the country and sparked a national debate about the place of trans athletes in sports, the … Read more
hong kong CNN — Xi Jinping began his second term as president of China with a stark warning for Taiwan, an island he considers a breakaway province. “All deeds and tricks aimed at dividing the motherland are doomed to failure and will be condemned by the people and punished by history,” Xi said Tuesday at … Read more
CNN — Climate advocates are sounding the alarm ahead of Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday amid what they see as slow action on the climate crisis. Now that President Joe Biden’s climate bill is effectively dead, and with little momentum in Congress to revive it, these groups are pushing at the start … Read more