Human rights organizations emphasize the issue of police violence towards demonstrators

Human rights organizations emphasize the issue of police violence towards demonstrators

A preliminary analysis conducted by Amnesty International USA indicates that at least 20 colleges and universities have utilized excessive police force against pro-Palestinian protesters. Among these institutions, 17 have employed chemical irritants, while 11 have resorted to kinetic impact projectiles, such as rubber and plastic bullets. The analysis has also revealed that at least 10 … Read more

Judge cites voter-approved reproductive rights amendment in striking down Ohio abortion ban

Judge cites voter-approved reproductive rights amendment in striking down Ohio abortion ban

“ The most extensive of Ohio’s abortion restrictions laws was invalidated by a county judge on Thursday. The judge stated that the amendment passed by voters last year, which guarantees reproductive rights, makes the so-called heartbeat law unconstitutional. The enforcement of the 2019 law, which prohibited most abortions once cardiac activity is detected as early … Read more

Beyoncé to join Kamala Harris in Houston for abortion rights event – sources | Beyoncé

Beyoncé to join Kamala Harris in Houston for abortion rights event – sources | Beyoncé

Beyoncé is set to make an appearance alongside Kamala Harris in Houston on Friday, as reported by various media outlets. This high-profile collaboration solidifies the support for Harris from two of the most popular musicians in the world, following Taylor Swift’s endorsement last month. Their endorsement could prove to be a crucial asset in mobilizing … Read more

Opposition leaders from Venezuela awarded the EU’s prestigious human rights prize

Opposition leaders from Venezuela awarded the EU’s prestigious human rights prize

BRUSSELS (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have been awarded the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced Thursday. Machado ran as the democratic opposition candidate in Venezuela’s disputed 2024 presidential election, but she was disqualified by the government, so González … Read more