rights groups

Sudanese soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces unit are shown south of Khartoum, Sudan, on June 29, 2019. The U.S. imposed sanctions Sept. 6, 2023, on a Sudanese Rapid Support Forces paramilitary commander for acts of violence and human rights abuses committed by his troops in their conflict with Sudan's army.

World News

Dozens die from a drone attack on an open market in Sudan as rival troops battle

12:22am September 11, 2023

by The Associated Press

More than 55 others were wounded in the attack in Khartoum's May neighborhood, where paramilitary forces battling the military were heavily deployed, the Sudan Doctors' Union said in a statement.

Planned Parenthood plans to spend at least $45 million backing candidates in local, state and national races who support abortion rights.

National

With Abortion Rights On The Line, Planned Parenthood Announces 2020 Push

6:37am October 09, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

The abortion-rights group says the goal of the $45 million campaign is to unseat President Trump as well as elect candidates at all levels who support abortion rights.

An ACLU pin is seen during a private dinner in Los Angeles in February.

National

Minority Advocacy Groups Feel Left Out of National Efforts, Funding

8:46pm March 14, 2017

by Akinyi Ochieng

Despite the support of local donors, some small, minority-led immigrant rights groups express frustration at not being included in the latest national organizing campaigns.