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The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of a Texas inmate who spent more than half of his life in solitary confinement. According to Reuters, 54-year-old Dennis Wayne Hope sued Polunsky Unit prison officials several years ago, claiming he was forced to spend 22 to 24 hours a day inside a 9 feet long and 6 […]
The Supreme Court has declined to block a $6 billion student loan debt settlement involving for-profit schools and vocational institutions accused of misconduct. According to NBC News, not-for-profit Everglades University, as well as the for-profit institutions Lincoln Educational Services Corp. and American National University, challenged the settlement, which was approved by U.S. District Judge William Alsup in November, claiming Education Secretary […]
Latto is partnering with Planned Parenthood to support abortion rights in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. “We already know who’s going to be hurt the most by these ridiculous abortion bans,” Latto said in a statement. “Black women, Brown women, the LGBTQ+ community, and communities with low incomes. Because of this country’s […]
Pro-choice advocates have secured a crucial victory. According to the Associated Press, Kansas residents flocked to the ballot box Tuesday to protect abortion access in the state. About 59 percent of voters rejected a proposed amendment that would’ve reversed a 2019 Kansas Supreme Court ruling that determined Kansans have the right to terminate a pregnancy. The […]
Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh reiterated his stance on abortion rights last week during an anti-choice fundraising event that took place in Plymouth, Michigan. “I believe in having the courage to let the unborn be born,” Harbaugh said at the Plymouth Right to Life event, per ESPN. “I love life. I believe in having a loving […]
Just two days after the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to outlaw abortion, Megan Thee Stallion spoke out against the decision while performing at the Glastonbury Festival. The rapper called out her home state while onstage during her set Saturday night. “Texas [is] really embarrassing me right now,” she said. “I wanna have it […]
Olivia Rodrigo dedicated a performance of Lily Allen’s 2009 single “Fuck You” to U.S. Supreme Court justices during her Glastonbury set on Saturday. “Someone that I absolutely adore is here today,” Rodrigo told the audience before bringing Allen, whose song was featured on her second album It’s Not Me It’s You, to the stage. As […]
Former president Donald Trump hosted a rally at The Adams County Fairgrounds in Quincy, Illinois on Saturday. He was in the state to support Congresswoman Mary Miller’s re-election in Illinois’ 15th congressional district. After Trump offered his support, Rep. Miller made her remarks, calling the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade a “historic victory for […]
A Republican senator drew widespread criticism this weekend after citing an historic racial segregation ruling amid reactions to the Supreme Court’s horrifying decision on abortion. As previously reported, former POTUS Barack Obama addressed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in a statement shared to social media on Friday. Per Obama, the Supreme Court […]
Hours after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, Lizzo took to Twitter and announced that she’s teaming up with Live Nation to make a significant donation to Planned Parenthood. “I’m pledging $500k from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood,” she wrote. “Live Nation agreed to match— to make it 1 MILLION dollars.” Lizzo continued, “The most important […]
