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Candice Norwood
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First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge
Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions.
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Congress punished Rep. Rashida Tlaib. It sent a chilling message to Palestinian Americans.
The censure of Tlaib reverberated among a minority community that feels ignored, and confirmed their worst fears — that their opinions are not important and their lives do not matter.
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Missouri becomes the 14th state with a majority-women supreme court
Abortion and gender-affirming care for trans youth could be among the issues the court faces.
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Incarceration rates for Black men and women have been declining since 2000. Reform efforts are helping.
Despite recent policy changes, the imprisonment rate among Black people remains the highest, and researchers say political trends may put progress in "jeopardy."
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Why it's 'necessary' for young Latinas to see their stories reflected in movies and television
From “Real Women Have Curves” to “One Day at a Time,” Latina women have been in front of the fight for representation in coming-of-age films.
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Incarcerated people endure sweltering heat and freezing cold inside ill-equipped facilities
Temperature extremes heighten preexisting physical and mental conditions, especially for incarcerated women.
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Teenagers’ detention at Angola prison has brought new attention to Louisiana’s fractured juvenile system
An ongoing legal fight to move youth out of the state’s most notorious adult prison highlights a system plagued by budget cuts, staffing shortages and abuse for years.
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How podcasts about R. Kelly played a pivotal role in elevating Black survivors’ stories
Briana Barner spoke with The 19th about the role podcasts play in elevating racial and gender justice, and where the media stands currently on its depictions of Black women and girls.
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Politicians' efforts to undermine courts often target the Black women challenging their political agenda
The treatment of Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis and North Carolina Justice Anita Earls highlight a power struggle over state and district courts.
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Decades after state institutions shut down, their history could shape the country’s approach to prisons
Decarceration efforts led to the closure of psychiatric hospitals and large facilities that warehoused people with disabilities. Activists against mass incarceration can learn from the past.