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July 8, 2023


The Supreme Court Controversy

 Calls to Reform the Court


Gender Inequality in Housing

UK New Housing Project Designed for Women


States News

Domestic Violence Victims Face Eviction

Houston Sues State To Maintain Power

Louisiana Moms to Get Pregnancy Expenses

Massachuetts New Voters Via Medicaid

The Supreme Court Controversy


Court Accountability Sought


There are growing calls for reform of the Supreme Court. Proposals range from creating an ethics code to expanding the court to stripping its jurisdiction. One of the most popular options would also be among the most transformative. This paper by The Conversation explains how such a reform would work.

Supreme Court Term Limits

Staggered 18-year terms would bring regular turnover to the bench. The result would be a Court that better reflects prevailing public values.

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Global News


Gender Inequality in Housing


Access to safe and secure housing is an issue for many people around the world, especially women in ethic and other minority groups.


One UK borough is tackling this inequality with a radical new social housing block, designed for, and available only, to women.

Britain is building its first women-only apartment block - here's why

Women are discriminated against in the rental market. This UK housing project seeks to support the most vulnerable - but it's not without its detractors.

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State News


As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via medicaid applications StatesNews



In post-Roe Louisiana, mothers will soon be able to recover half of pregnancy expenses from fathers StatesNews


A whole lot of risk: Alabama's domestic violence victims need more resources StatesNews


Study shows sharp increases in maternal deaths over two decades StateNews


In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies NPR


Domestic Violence survivor lost rent control, faces eviction MissionLocal


"Long overdue': Whitmer signs bills advocated for by sexual assault survivors MichiganAdvance


A head of new age verification law, Pornhub blocks access in Virginia VirginaMercury


Why many judges in WA won't order abusers to turn in guns

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Policy, rural care gaps hurt Alabama women's access to health care StatesNews


Recent expansion of NVDRS to include all 50 states. CDC


Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities' power TexasTribune


State Legislation Tracker: Major developments in sexual and reproductive health Guttmacher

For Your Information

What is the difference between nationalism and patriotism TheConversation


What does the recent literature say about medicaid expansion?: Impact on sexual and reproductive health KFF


Coast Guard hid sexual assault probe from Senate for years, committee letter says Politico


Sign your library up for National Voter Registration Day EveryLibrary

What's Happening In Our Corner


These organizations listed on our website are offering workshops, virtual classrooms, new programs, updates on their initiatives, valuable resources, and news you can use.


C.A.L.M. - The new resource to address microaggressions. Get tools to correct the situation, prevent further mental distress, and help to create a more equitable world. This program is offered by Active Minds in 1,000 schools, workplaces, and communities. ActiveMinds

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