Equality

Massachusetts Senators Take Stand for Equality, Voting to Strike Down Outdated Laws Criminalizing Love and Sexuality

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Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state senate has made a significant step towards modernizing its legal system by passing a bill aimed at striking down outdated laws from its statute books. Although the US Supreme Court ruled anti-sodomy laws as unconstitutional in 2003 and Massachusetts has recognized same-sex marriage since 2004, certain sections of state law still contain discriminatory restrictions on consensual sexual interactions among adults, according to state lawmakers. These archaic laws not only criminalize sodomy and “unnatural acts,” but also include penalties for using religious terms such as the “Holy Name of God” … Read more

Ofer Cassif Joins Lawsuit Against Israel, Defends Principles of Justice and Equality

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JERUSALEM, Israel – Ofer Cassif, a member of the Hadash-Ta’al party, announced on Sunday his intention to join a lawsuit against Israel at The Hague. Cassif argued that his constitutional duty is to Israeli society and all its residents, rather than a government that promotes ethnic cleansing and even genocide. Cassif further stated that those responsible for leading South Africa to the International Criminal Court were the ones harming the country and its people, not him and his associates. He emphasized his commitment to fighting for the existence of a moral society, condemning the pursuit … Read more

Fighting for Equality: Tracking Feminist Milestones in the Fight for Equality

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Madison, WI (AP) – A recent report in Ms. magazine reveals that millennials born between 1989 and 1999 are more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree compared to Gen X women. This finding also indicates that the wage gap has slightly narrowed for millennial women. The report presents positive progress in terms of education and income equality. In addition to educational advancements, the report highlights significant milestones in the fight for reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a Reproductive Freedoms tour that will start on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in Wisconsin. This … Read more