Lida Khurami thought there was little remarkable about her life — until two years ago when it was ripped apart. “We did not have a special life, but it was a good life. We were happy,” Khurami, a journalist, said. “We had a place where we could sleep at night without fear or nightmares, next… Continue reading Female journalist flees Afghanistan after the Taliban targeted her
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Suspect in Oregon cinderblock cell kidnapping targeted sex workers in prior crimes, FBI believes
The man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a sex worker in Oregon is believed to have targeted sex workers in prior crimes, the FBI said Tuesday. Negasi Zuberi, 29, was arrested last month after a woman escaped a makeshift cinderblock cell where he allegedly kept her hostage, according to the FBI. The woman also… Continue reading Suspect in Oregon cinderblock cell kidnapping targeted sex workers in prior crimes, FBI believes
California county repeals water regulations that Asian Americans say targeted their community
Many Asian American activists and community members in Siskiyou County, California, are celebrating a win in their fight against local water regulations that they say have led to discrimination and restrictions on human rights. The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors repealed a pair of water ordinances last week that barred water trucks — defined as… Continue reading California county repeals water regulations that Asian Americans say targeted their community
Transgender rights targeted in executive order signed by Oklahoma governor
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday directed state agencies to use narrow definitions of “female” and “male,” in the latest attack on transgender rights in a state that already has laws targeting bathroom use, health care and sports teams for transgender people. Stitt signed the executive order flanked by women from the anti-trans group… Continue reading Transgender rights targeted in executive order signed by Oklahoma governor
Transgender Rights Targeted In Oklahoma Governor’s Executive Order
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday directed state agencies to use narrow definitions of “female” and “male,” in the latest attack on transgender rights in a state that already has laws targeting bathroom use, health care and sports teams for transgender people. Stitt signed the executive order flanked by women from… Continue reading Transgender Rights Targeted In Oklahoma Governor’s Executive Order