Arizona LWV wins lawsuit for voter rights. New U S Gender Policy Council.

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June 1, 2023

Protecting Democracy

Arizona LWV defends voters' rights

U S Addresses Gender-Based Violence

Gender Policy Council Identifies Strategies

States News

Child labor regulations

Family Reunification Camps

Cash apps that trap women in debt

Abortion law challenges

Protecting Democracy

Arizona LWV vs. Lions of Liberty LLC, et al

The League of Women Voters of Arizona has settled their case against Melody Jennings and her organization. The litigation is an important victory for voters' rights, and this resolution will protect voters from intimidation in the future.

The federal court issued an order barring defendants from confronting, photographing, doxing voters, and carrying guns and wearing body armor near a dropbox.

League of Women Voters of Arizona vs. Lions of Liberty LLC, et al.

Overview Background Announcement of Case Settlement May 21, 2023 The League of Women Voters of Arizona has settled their case against Melody Jennings and her organization, formerly known as Clean Elections USA. This litigation is an important victory for voters' rights, and this resolution will protect voters from intimidation in the future.

U S National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

Gender Policy Council identifies seven strategic pillars

While the plan is focused specifically on federal action, it is designed to be accessible and useful to public and private stakeholders for adaptation and expansion.

The National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

May 25, 2023, The White House released the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action. The White House Gender Policy Council will develop the first U. S. government-wide plan to prevent and address sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence.

State News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's long-running scandals and legal battles TxTribune

LWV Florida sues state of Florida for restricting and penalizing voter engagement efforts LWV

Colorado to limit court use of Family Reunification camps

Propublica

Judge halts South Carolina's new stricter abortion law until state Supreme Court review AP

Will California crack down on cash apps that trap women in debt? Fuller Project

More women sue Texas, asking court to block state law AP

Spousal rape loophole continues in Ohio OhioCapJournal

Colorado kids, teens who visit emergency rooms in mental health crisis Colorado Sun

More states line up to serve free school meals to kids Stateline

Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion NPR

Lewiston, Maine housing co-op high efficiency buildings a model for green development StatesNews

Vermont's 1st-in-nation shield bills includes Medicaid abortion AP

Iowa governor signs law to loosen child labor regulations IowaPR

Global News

Digital rights are women's rights

Op-ed: Digital rights are women's rights | UN Women - Headquarters

Digital inclusion and literacy are critical factors for the well-being and success of women and girls, opening new avenues for learning, earning and leading, at the same time as giving rise to profound new challenges and compounded gender inequalities. This past year alone, 259 million more men than women were online.

For Your Information

Yes, you should ask if someone has guns in the home. Here's how. JohnsHopkins

Colorado enacts law establishing statewide rape kit tracking system EndBkLog

How states broadband offices are using initial dollars from Capital Project Fund Pew

Domestic Violence, homelessness and children's education NCHE

Podcast on Crimes Against Women. The intersection of domestic violence and mass shootings. PCAW

Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to U S cities TheConversation

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Using Uber: Safety Net Project gives tips about safety and privacy when using Uber. NNEDV

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