North Carolina Republicans uphold abortion bill despite Democratic governor’s veto

[ad_1] North Carolina lawmakers Tuesday overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill in an effort to ban most abortions after 12 weeks. The Republican-dominated Legislature used a supermajority in back-to-back sessions in both chambers — the Senate and House.  “North Carolinians now understand that Republicans are unified in their assault on women’s reproductive…

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Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

[ad_1] Human rights organizations in Venezuela on Wednesday demanded the release of a prominent attorney and activist whose detention last week has heightened concerns over the government’s use of repression against real and perceived adversaries. The representatives of several rights groups expressed concern over Rocío San Miguel’s well-being and condemned her inability to access legal…

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