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Drag queens protest against Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag shows

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(TALLHASSEE, Fla.) -- Hundreds of drag queens and allies were expected to march Tuesday in protest of recent legislation that organizers say is attacking the LGBTQ community.The rally was expected to draw advocates statewide in Tallahassee Tuesday afternoon for a march to the state... Read More.

Protest to be held against Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag shows

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(TALLHASSEE, Fla.) -- Hundreds of drag queens and allies are expected to march Tuesday in protest of recent legislation that organizers say is attacking the LGBTQ community.The rally is expected to draw advocates statewide in Tallahassee Tuesday afternoon for a march to the state Capitol,... Read More.

Why some advocates say the water in Puerto Rico is not safe to drink

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) -- Some Puerto Ricans are worried about the safety of their drinking water.Over the last few decades, some residents and advocates on the island have become skeptical about the water that comes out of their faucet, deciding to drink only bottled... Read More.

Booming manufacturing industry affecting qualify of life in Puerto Rico, advocates say

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) -- There is a side of Puerto Rico that many Americans may not know about.The tropical paradise is best known for its colorful buildings, cobblestone-lined streets, lush forests and sun-drenched beaches. But hidden in plain sight are also signs of... Read More.

California floods put migrant community especially at risk, advocates fear

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- When California's Pajaro River flooded around midnight on March 11, breaching a levee, the neighboring area was urged to evacuate -- with many leaving around 1 a.m. carrying only the clothes on their backs, according to some of those forced to... Read More.

Afghans and advocates speak out after Taliban bans women from working with aid groups

Tuesday, February 21 by ABC News

(Afghanistan) -- Like many teachers, Salma cares for children that aren't biologically hers.As co-director of the Salam Cafe in Kabul, Salma was able to provide a refuge for some of Afghanistan's poorest children -- tens of thousands of whom have been forced onto the... Read More.

Hong Kong’s largest national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins

Monday, February 6 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- A landmark trial of 47 Hong Kong democracy advocates charged under a national security law began on Monday.The case -- at the core of China's crackdown in Hong Kong -- comes just as the city launches a massive campaign to lure... Read More.

Lizzo honors female advocates while accepting People’s Champion Award

Thursday, December 8 by ABC News

Lizzo is for the people.The "Good As Hell" singer was the recipient of The People's Champion award at the 2022 People's Choice Awards Dec. 6 and, after her mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson presented her with the accolade, she used the moment to highlight other female activists."I’m [going to]... Read More.

How abortion rights advocates say midterm elections could impact access in Arizona

Monday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Arizona abortion rights advocates have been fielding confusing abortion laws in the state for months. Now, those advocates say the midterm elections are critical for determining access to abortion in the state.Abortion providers in Arizona have been living in "legal limbo" since... Read More.

Kentucky abortion rights advocates fight ballot initiative

Thursday, November 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- About half the country has banned abortion sometime before viability and at least 14 states have ceased nearly all abortion services, since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights.Recent polling suggests this is not in... Read More.

Fetterman and Oz debate highlights ableism in politics, advocates say

Thursday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the Pennsylvania race for a seat in the U.S. Senate, Democratic candidate John Fetterman has had to continuously defend his ability to serve as he recovers from a life-threatening stroke.“Again, my doctor believes that I’m fit to be serving, and that’s... Read More.

Biden’s student debt relief in legal limbo, but advocates urge people to keep applying

Wednesday, October 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While a federal appeals court decision Friday opened the door to a potential setback for President Joe Biden's student debt relief program, legal experts and advocates for loan forgiveness tell ABC News they're not overly concerned, urging people to keep applying.But borrowers... Read More.

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Drag queens protest against Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag shows

Protest to be held against Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag shows

Why some advocates say the water in Puerto Rico is not safe to drink

Booming manufacturing industry affecting qualify of life in Puerto Rico, advocates say

California floods put migrant community especially at risk, advocates fear

Afghans and advocates speak out after Taliban bans women from working with aid groups

Hong Kong’s largest national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins

Lizzo honors female advocates while accepting People’s Champion Award

How abortion rights advocates say midterm elections could impact access in Arizona

Kentucky abortion rights advocates fight ballot initiative

Fetterman and Oz debate highlights ableism in politics, advocates say

Biden’s student debt relief in legal limbo, but advocates urge people to keep applying

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