Month: October 2023

Laphonza Butler Will Be The First Black, Openly LGBTQ+ Woman In The Senate Or HouseLaphonza Butler Will Be The First Black, Openly LGBTQ+ Woman In The Senate Or House

The California Democrat, who is the president of EMILY’s List, is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pick to finish out Dianne Feinstein’s Senate term. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laphonza-butler-black-lgbtq-senator-california_n_651adb01e4b0521d3236f3e8

Judge Blocks Provisions In North Carolina’s New Abortion Law, Nearly All Restrictions Still RemainJudge Blocks Provisions In North Carolina’s New Abortion Law, Nearly All Restrictions Still Remain

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-blocks-abortion-north-carolina_n_6519c30fe4b0b443172f8306