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Here at CounterPoint, we sort through the 24/7 fire hose of news to try to bring attention to under-heard voices of reason. We’ll continue to do that, but it’s just as important to celebrate good news whenever we can. We’re so grateful to activist Jennifer Hofmann and her Americans of Conscience volunteers for their dedication to turning bad news into positive action.
Here’s a recent sample:
- People from South Sudan and Cameroon living in the U.S. can remain without threat of deportation for an additional 18 months.
- The U.S. government is not allowed to separate families entering the country under so-called “zero tolerance” policies, and families separated under the previous administration can apply for parole, work permits, and a special asylum process.
- In an effort to acknowledge historical harm, researchers investigate the forced assimilation of Indigenous children in present-day Colorado.
- SCOTUS upholds the Executive Branch’s authority to narrow the focus of immigration enforcement from the broad terms of the previous administration.
- AL’s new, more fair congressional map is approved by SCOTUS.
- NV improves ballot access for disabled voters, incarcerated voters, and residents of Native American reservations.
- The manufacturers of all ten drugs selected under the IRA’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program sign agreements to participate in the program.
- SCOTUS declines to hear a challenge to NY’s rent-control law, likely preserving it and preventing rate hikes.
- President Biden issues a proclamation to observe Oct. 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples Day.
- CA Attorney General Rob Bonta sues anti-abortion pregnancy centers over false advertising of unethical procedures.
- CA: With the aim of creating data-driven safety solutions, the state requires transit agencies to survey riders on their experiences with harassment.
- CO prohibits family courts from ordering children to participate in “reunification programs” that isolate them from a trusted caregiver.
- CT’s law banning the open carrying of firearms and implementing other gun safety measures goes into effect.
- GA will remain a member of the interstate election compact ERIC.
- MN residents can now apply for driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status.
- The San Diego and Los Angeles County public libraries join the Books Unbanned initiative.
- Princeton University offers free tuition and room and board for most students from families earning less than $100,000.
- Abortion rights organization Free & Just uses billboards and sky banners to spread the word that NE residents are being jailed under the state’s abortion ban.
- The bipartisan election integrity group Keep Our Republic expands into WI.
- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network launches “Neighbors, Not Strangers,” a storytelling initiative highlighting that newcomers to the U.S. are community members to be welcomed.
- Nearly 70 countries at the United Nations sign a treaty to protect international seas.
- Narges Mohammadi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for the rights of women in Iran and for human rights and freedom for all.
- Pope Francis calls for world leaders to take bold steps to reverse climate change.
- Thanks to conservation efforts, global rhinoceros numbers increase to 27,000.
