Survivors and advocates call for the trauma of gender-based violence to be recognized as a wound
DISCLAIMER: This story contains graphical content that readers may find distressing. Lula Dembele was sexually assaulted and raped between the ages of three and four. Key points: Survivors and advocates call for trauma in response to gender-based violence to be recognized as injury Advocacy group launched 16-day social media activism campaign They want funding for […]
Monstruous Scot’s 17-year campaign of terror and violence ends in convictions
A monster who has committed multiple rapes, sexual assaults and acts of violence over a span of nearly 20 years has been convicted of multiple offenses by the High Court in Edinburgh. Garry Martin, 51, of Kirkcaldy, was convicted after a trial that ended on Monday, November 22. The series of charges against Martin include […]
Campaign flyer lawsuit seems settled
Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Southern New Mexico rancher Scott Chandler has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed, saying political consultant Jay McCleskey and a now-defunct political action committee circulated letters lies about him during a 2016 campaign. McCleskey announced the settlement and Chandler admitted Tuesday that he negotiated the settlement with McCleskey’s […]
Former Newport Mayor David S. Gordon dies at 83
Friday, November 19, 2021 O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home Enlarge + David Gordon, the highly respected former Newport mayor and retired banker, died on November 18, 2021 at the age of 83. He bravely won battles against lung cancer and lymphoma, but brain cancer came unexpectedly and quickly claimed his life. Married for 56 years, he leaves […]
Democratic Representative Butterfield to retire, new district being launched
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) – United States Representative GK Butterfield announced Thursday that he won’t seek re-election, another blow to Democrats looking to retain a House majority next year and win what is expected to be North Carolina’s closest congressional race. Butterfield, 74, former head of the Congressional Black Caucus, has represented several rural counties […]
Foreign Minister launches campaign to fight sexual violence in conflicts around the world
Liz Truss will lead a new global agreement to condemn the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war as a “red line” on par with chemical weapons. The UK will host a world summit next year to unite the world around action to prevent sexual violence in conflict. Foreign Minister announces women […]
Worrell wins in Dorchester District 4
Brian Worrell COURTESY PHOTO Political newcomer Brian Worrell claimed victory in Boston District 4 on election night, taking a decisive victory over his competitor Evandro Carvalho, former assistant attorney and state representative. Worrell is the only black man elected to Boston City Council this next term. Arrived at the end of the evening with 7,442 […]
Allegations of abuse cast a shadow over Sean Parnell’s Senate campaign
The contentious custody dispute has revealed more details about the allegations Parnell’s wife Laurie Snell has made against him. She alleged that Parnell strangled her and injured their children. Parnell has denied the allegations, which match the allegations Snell made in 2018 during an abuse protection order hearing she sought against him. Snell also said […]
Elizabeth Warren unveils bill to force former lawmakers to shut down campaign accounts
On Thursday, Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) introduced a bill targeting so-called “zombie” campaign accounts, in an attempt to reduce corruption in Washington. Zeroing Money to Buy Influence After Election Act (ZOMBIE) would require legislators close campaign accounts and leadership PACs after six months if they do not plan to run for […]
Hunts give to help children; UA honors the elders
Leaders and supporters of the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County gathered on October 12 at the location of their future home on Gene George Boulevard in Springdale to announce that the JB and Johnelle Hunt family have made a major donation of $ 3 million to support the Healing the Future campaign. The $ […]