Judiciary - Page 575

March 7, 2023

AK commission to investigate only LGBTQ discrimination cases related to workplaces, reversing previous policy

An Alaska commission has reversed a policy that once promised equal protections for the LGBTQ in most categories of discrimination. Only workplace complaints will now be investigated

March 7, 2023

Walgreens under fire on Reddit for saying it won't sell abortion pills in 20 states: 'Thanks Republicans'

Some Redditors called for a boycott of pharmacy giant Walgreens after the company announced that it would no longer sell abortion pills in 20 U.S. states.

March 7, 2023

Supreme Court denies petition from Florida city to toss atheists' First Amendment suit over prayer vigil

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed atheists a temporary win by rejecting a the City of Ocala, Florida's request to toss a lawsuit over a prayer vigil.

March 6, 2023

Newsom blasted for declaring 'we're done' with Walgreens for restricting abortion pills: 'Utter hypocrite'

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., faced mixed reactions after announcing that California would review its relationship with Walgreens for following abortion restrictions.

March 6, 2023

Catholic Charities of Omaha employee sues over active shooter drill

Catholic Charities of Omaha employee Sandra Lopez is suing the organization for alleged failure to notify her that an active shooter drill was staged and no real danger was present.

March 6, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate March 21

Judges Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly have agreed to a March 21 televised debate in a competitive race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat that has garnered national attention.

March 6, 2023

Sudanese activists acquitted in intel agent's killing

A Sudanese court Monday acquitted eight pro-democracy activists of a military intelligence agent's murder. Sudan is currently experiencing unprecedented political unrest.

March 6, 2023

Biden urged to 'choose more worthy allies' after marching with Sharpton in Selma

President Biden marched alongside the Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson in calling for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, marking the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."

March 6, 2023

Michael Moore demands nationwide boycott of Walgreens for not selling abortion pill: 'Bigotry and misogyny'

Following Walgreens decision not to sell abortion pills in 20 states, liberal filmmaker Michael Moore called for a national boycott against the pharmacy chain.

March 6, 2023

Top 5 worst US cities to drive in are run by Democratic mayors

The top five U.S. cities with the worst traffic are also run by Democratic mayors according to a report in MarketWatch, and driver satisfaction is low.