Four of five states in the midterms voted to remove language from their constitutions that allow state prisons to require incarcerated people to work.
As details about Griner’s release continue to emerge, The 19th spoke with Russia expert Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon about her case and the significance of her release.
These nonpartisan groups point to the COVID-19 pandemic and the end to a federal right to abortion as reasons more medical professionals are getting civically engaged.
The bipartisan legislation requires access to medical and mental health services and bans solitary confinement in the third trimester.