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A policy group in Detroit is asking Canadian politicians to back up words with actions when it comes to abortion access for U.S. citizens in this country. 

Michigan is considered a battleground state in the fight for access to abortions

Black women spoke of their needs for secure paid parental leave, safe child care facilities and reproductive justice as Supreme Courts opinion looms.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The president noted that shortly after the enactment of Texas law S.B. 8 and other laws restricting women’s reproductive rights, he directed his Gender Policy Council and the White House Counsel’s Office to prepare options for an administration response to the continued attack on abortion and reproductive rights, under a variety of possible outcomes in the cases pending before the Supreme Court.  The post Democrats Demand Vote to Codify Abortion Law first appeared on Black...

The leader’s action came after a leaked Supreme Court document revealed that the justices had decided to strike down the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Many carried signs with messages like My body my choice and Abortion is a human right after a draft opinion on Roe v. Wade galvanized abortion supporters.

Both Benson and Nessel were first elected in 2018. They are seeking their second terms in November.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – Florida State Women’s Basketball prepares for its final regular season game at Pitt on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. The game will air on the ACC Network. FSU head coach Sue Semrau has another matchup with a member of her coaching tree in Lance White as the Seminoles (15-12, 9-8) and Panthers (11-17, 2-15) play in a key game. Semrau has built a strong coaching tree, with eight assistant coaches and players whom have become collegiate bask...

A new initiative is trying to elect the first ever Black woman or nonbinary person to serve as Michigan's governor, U.S. senator and mayor of Detroit.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – Florida State Women’s Basketball (6-3) hosts Houston (5-5) on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in what is Youth Basketball Night at the Tucker Center on ACC Network Extra. Kids wearing their youth league or school’s jersey can purchase tickets for just $3. There will also be a special visit from Santa Claus up until the start of the second half, and fans have a chance to enter to win an Amazon Echo Dot at the FSU Marketing table located on the concourse. Forme...