Inequalities

Kentucky Students Sue State Over Education Shortfalls, Citing Broken Promises and Widening Inequalities

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Frankfort, Ky. – In a renewed push to address educational deficits, Kentucky students and the nonprofit group Kentucky Student Voice Team have taken a pivotal step by launching a lawsuit against state education leaders. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County, claims that Kentucky’s education system has not lived up to constitutional standards set by a landmark 1989 state Supreme Court decision. The 1989 ruling, known as Rose v. Council for Better Education Inc., declared the state’s public school system “constitutionally deficient.” This historic decision catalyzed the Kentucky Education Reform Act, reshaping education funding distribution, setting … Read more

Ohio Legislator Advocates for Revising HIV Criminalization Laws, Citing Increased Social Inequalities

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Columbus, Ohio – A controversial issue in Ohio is catching the attention of lawmakers and advocacy groups: criminal laws associated with HIV transmission. These laws, some say, not only perpetuate stigmatization but also foster significant health disparities among the population. According to certain legal experts and activists, this could have deeper societal repercussions. The current legislation in Ohio mandates that individuals with HIV must disclose their status to potential sexual partners. Failure to comply can lead to felony charges, irrespective of whether the virus was actually transmitted. Critics argue that these punitive measures are based … Read more