Tag: rights
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Hong Kong’s jailing of 45 democracy activists sparks criticism from foreign governments, rights groups
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong were sentenced to jail for up to 10 years on Tuesday, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups. Beijing defended the decisions. The democracy advocates were among 47 people charged under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition…
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Abortion rights support didn’t always translate into Harris support —CBS News poll analysis
Note: Exit poll percentages may have updated since this post. In the 2024 election, 10 states had abortion-related measures on the ballot — and Americans voted in favor of protecting abortion access in seven of them. But support for these ballot measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights a hallmark of her…
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Voters decide on abortion rights in 10 states
Voters decide on abortion rights in 10 states – CBS News Watch CBS News Voters in 10 states voted on enshrining reproductive rights in their state’s constitution. “CBS Mornings Plus” co-anchor Adriana Diaz breaks down the results. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now…
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How states voted on reproductive rights in the 2024 election
How states voted on reproductive rights in the 2024 election – CBS News Watch CBS News Voters weighed in Tuesday on abortion access through ballot measures. Here’s a look at the results as of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
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Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects
Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
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Jury clears former Kentucky officer of violating civil rights of Breonna Taylor’s neighbors in deadly raid
A federal jury cleared a former Kentucky police officer on Friday of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor‘s neighbors in a deadly raid in 2020, but remained deadlocked on a second federal charge against Brett Hankison. The jury elected to continue to deliberate the charge on Friday night, the Associated Press reported, which alleges Hankison…