Tag: rights
Ohio Is Voting on Whether to Establish Abortion Rights
The outcome is being closely watched by Democrats and Republicans looking to measure the strength of voter anger over the loss of federal abortion pro [...]
Supreme Court’s Devotion to Gun Rights Faces a Challenging Test
The justices will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether the government can disarm people subject to restraining orders for domestic abuse.
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Where Mike Johnson Stands on Key Issues: Ukraine, LGBTQ Rights and More
The new House speaker, an evangelical Christian, has a staunchly conservative record on gay rights, abortion, gun safety and more.
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Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users’ Fourth Amendment privacy rights
Cryptocurrency advocacy group DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has urged a United States court to consider the unique aspects of blockchain technology when e [...]
Universal Music Group enters partnership to protect artists’ rights against AI violations
Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a new partnership with social music creation platform BandLab Technologies on Oct. 18 to promote responsible pra [...]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Starts Group to Promote Abortion Rights
Mr. Pritzker’s organization, Think Big America, will support ballot measures to codify or restore abortion rights, seeking to elevate an issue that ha [...]
NBA on Netflix? Media rights fight could change industry
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dribbles against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Fina [...]
Streaming companies chase Spanish-language sports rights
Roberto Firmino of Liverpool shoots whilst under pressure from Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg m [...]
Abortion Rights Group Sees Mission Beyond ‘Pro-Choice,’ So It Has a New Name
NARAL Pro-Choice America is now Reproductive Freedom for All, as the post-Roe landscape reshapes the policy fights over abortion access.
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U.S. Approves $235 Million in Egypt Aid, Choosing Security Over Rights
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken overruled congressional restrictions on U.S. military aid tied to Egypt’s dismal human rights record.
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McDonald’s to start focus groups with owners as part of civil rights audit
A McDonald's restaurant near Times Square, NYC on July 29th, 2023. Adam Jeffery | CNBCMcDonald's will begin virtual focus groups with some owners and [...]
Apple secures rights to book on Sam Bankman-Fried for $5M: Report
Multinational technology company Apple has reportedly paid $5 million for the rights to author Michael Lewis’ upcoming book on former FTX CEO Sam Bank [...]
Ministers skip UN meeting on disability rights
The UK government says it will present its progress on disability rights to the UN in 2024 instead.
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Renters’ rights violations to be investigated
Since February, the CMA has been engaging with the government's Levelling Up department, and various consumer rights groups, including Citizens Advice [...]
No backsliding on workers' rights plans, says Labour's Angela Rayner
The deputy leader says the party remains committed to the plans, after it emerged it will consult on them.
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