President Biden Holds Virtual Meeting With Governors On Protecting Access To Reproductive Health Care

Abortion Access A Federal Priority Says President Biden

In his opening remarks, Biden said he would use the federal government's full power to oppose state-level efforts to restrict…
by Anoa Changa
07.01.22
Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn-In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

Civil Rights Leaders Rejoice As KBJ Sworn In

Civil rights and community leaders rejoiced as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th Supreme Court justice. 
by NewsOne Staff
06.30.22
Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn-In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

KBJ Sworn In As First Black Woman On…

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman and only the third Black person to ever sit on the highest court in…
by Bilal G. Morris
06.30.22
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After Roe, Maternal Health Concerns

According to the CDC, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
by Shannon Dawson
06.28.22
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Netflix Docuseries 'Amend' Is Good For A Rewatch

While the entire Netflix series is an eye-opening discussion, Episode Four, entitled "Control," is about the fight for women's rights…
by NewsOne Staff
06.27.22
OP-ED School police officer, Tiffany Wiggins - Baltimore, MD

Police-Free Schools Are Critical To Reproductive Freedom

The fight for abortion access is also deeply tied to abolition.
by Briana Perry and Cierra Kaler-Jones
06.26.22
Anti-Abortion Organizations Hold Candlelight Vigil Outside Supreme Court

Defending Bodily Autonomy

The glee and excitement at the Supreme Court removing constitutional protection from a fundamental right should alarm us all.  
by Anoa Changa
06.27.22
Supreme Court Issues Opinions On Redistricting And Racial Bias In Jury Selection

Unlawful Maps Might Be Used Despite Redistricting Challenges

The U.S. Supreme Court recently barred federal courts from requiring states to fix their newly adopted but unlawful congressional maps…
by Henry L. Chambers Jr.
06.04.22
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State Supreme Courts Lacking In Diversity

Despite comprising over 40 percent of the U.S. population, people of color are only 18 percent of all state high…
by NewsOne Staff
05.21.22
National Rallies For Abortion Rights Held Across The U.S.

Nationwide Rallies Galvanize Fight To Protect Abortion

Groups challenged the potential dismantling of the decades-old law protecting the right to decide whether to have an abortion.
by Shannon Dawson and Anoa Changa
05.16.22
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WATCH: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Calls Out Clarence Thomas

"This runaway Supreme Court majority and Clarence Thomas are trying to abuse and bully the American people," Jeffries said.
by NewsOne Staff
05.11.22
MoveOn Activists Call For The Impeachment Of Justice Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas' Hypocrisy On Protecting The Court's Integrity

The Supreme Court may act like some disinterested body making academic decisions on legal theory, but the justices are very…
by Anoa Changa
05.08.22
Texas Governor Abbott Campaigns For Reelection In Houston

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Wants Supreme Court To…

Gov. Greg Abbott said during an appearance on the Joe Pags show that Texas might consider challenging a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court…
by Zack Linly
05.05.22
Senate Moves Ahead With Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination

U.S. Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination

The U.S. Senate has confirmed  Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman and only…
by Bilal G. Morris
04.09.22
Senators Meet With Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Lindsey Graham Is Full Of It

Graham just voted to confirm Jackson last year for another judicial position with a lifetime appointment.
by Anoa Changa
04.04.22
Justice Thomas Attends Forum On His 30 Year Supreme Court Legacy

Democrats Call On Clarence Thomas To Resign

Democrats want Clarence Thomas to resign from the court or recuse himself from any proceedings attached to the 2020 election.
by Zack Linly
04.06.22
Senate Luncheons SOTU

Mitt Romney Still Undecided On Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senator and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he's still on the fence on Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the…
by Zack Linly
03.29.22
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Republican Senators Repeat Disinformation During Confirmation Hearing

It's one thing to disagree with and clarify points of contention with a given nominee. It Is entirely different to…
by Anoa Changa
03.23.22
BLSA students rallying for Ketanji Brown Jackson

SCOTUS Nomination Gives Black Law Students 'Hope'

A new generation of Black lawyers showed up to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation alongside Black public defenders and…
by Anoa Changa
03.22.22
Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For Ketanji Brown Jackson To Be Supreme Court Justice

KBJ's Confirmation Hearing Highlights Importance Of Public Defenders

By attacking public defenders, Republican Senators at Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing are attacking the guidance and supervision of the…
by Anoa Changa
03.22.22