In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rejection of Roe v. Wade, progressive men are being called on to raise their voices and become more active for abortion rights.
Author: Bill Keveney, USA TODAY
LA City Council racism scandal shows ugly side of creating political maps. Can redistricting reform help?
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Advocates say politicized references to child sex abuse, in concert with restrictive legislation, harm LGBTQ people, abuse survivors and youths.