Civil Rights
Thursday, January 23, 2025
WA bill would expand automatic voter registration
A bill in Olympia would further expand Washington state's automatic voter registration process. Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, introduced Senate …
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas
State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 - so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline…
Monday, January 20, 2025
Tennesseans honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today marks the nationally recognized birthday of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a day for college students in Tennessee to …
Monday, January 20, 2025
TX women encouraged to honor MLK Jr. by exercising their rights
As the second week of the Texas legislative session gets underway, advocates want women and young girls to pay attention to bills that could impact …
Monday, January 20, 2025
NY, U.S. groups cautiously optimistic about Israel-Hamas ceasefire
New York and nationwide groups are cautiously optimistic about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Phase one involves a 42-day ceasefire and gradual …
Monday, January 20, 2025
Celebrating Dr. King and new beginnings in Ohio
Today, Ohioans come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events across the state celebrating his contributions to …
Monday, January 20, 2025
IN DNR seeks volunteers for MLK Jr. Day of Service
Today the nation honors the "drum major for peace" - the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader committed his life to equal …
Monday, January 20, 2025
NM voters urged to make a stand for free, fair, safe elections
The post-election period leading up to today's inauguration has been decidedly calmer than the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. But …
AZ sees jump in those interested in running for office post-Election Day
More than 12,000 people around the county have said they're interested in running for office since last year's election. And the share coming from …
MN legislative stalemate has potential to worsen voter trust
Minnesota's new legislative session begins tomorrow, but there are still unknowns over how much of it will actually get started. A political expert …
Economists cautiously optimistic about 2025 AR economy
Economists are optimistic about the Arkansas economy in 2025. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, the state has outperformed …
Women’s suffrage adds luster to WY Capitol’s historic status
Wyoming's State Capitol building has been a National Historic Landmark since 1987 and last month, the Department of the Interior updated the …