
A new Michigan law will automatically register people to vote when leaving prison
The law is the first in the nation and expands the Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.
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Jessie Simmons: How a schoolteacher became an unsung hero of the civil rights movement
Denials in work applications set Jessie up to fight an important battle for justice for Black educators at a time when many were being pushed out of the teaching profession.
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A California inmate donated his life savings to relief in Gaza — and then a GoFundMe campaign raised $100k for him
After decades of work for just 13 cents a day, this incarcerated man donated all of his money to support relief efforts in Gaza.
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A new study found the shift to EVs could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks
For the millions of children who live near highways, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles will improve their health — and the planet's too.
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For every transphobic comment this TikToker gets, he'll do the Macarena
This transgender TikTok creator decided to respond to his hate comments with a joyful approach: Dancing to the Macarena.
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Reneé Rapp's song about sexual assault has inspired fans to come forward — 'This happened to me.'
In a new interview, Rapp opened up about how one of her biggest songs off of her latest album is bringing her closer to fans.
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Nebraska invests $20 million in Malcolm X museum, honoring Black history icon
Legendary Civil Rights leader Malcolm X will be honored at the site of his birth and in the Nebraska Hall of Fame.
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Upcoming Foo Fighters one-night concert aims to raise awareness for affordable healthcare access
Foo Fighters will headline a benefit concert in Washington, D.C. on March 5, working with Power to the Patients to promote equitable access to healthcare.
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Check out the TikTok-viral tech that makes texting 911 more accessible
Gabriella Wong's viral speech highlights how outdated the American 911 emergency system is and how it can be changed with a groundbreaking new app.
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Olivia Rodrigo launches reproductive rights initiative alongside Guts World Tour
On the first night of her Guts World Tour, Olivia Rodrigo announced the Fund 4 Good, an initiative that will support the rights of women and girls.
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Discover the important history behind the country's newest national park
The Amache National Historic Site is the newest designated site of the National Parks Service, honoring a painful chapter of American history.
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