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N.Y. Fast Food Workers Win; Wis. Abortion Bill Signed

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● July 25, 2015

A New York government panel will recommend that the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour for employees of fast-food chain restaurants. Also this week, Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill outlawing non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Caitlyn Jenner Honored; Sandra Bland Found Dead in Jail

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● July 18, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner was given the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Also this week, Sandra Bland was found dead in a Texas jail cell.

Texas Clinics Remain Open; Afghan Ruling Reversed

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● July 4, 2015

The Supreme Court allowed nine Texas abortion clinics to remain open. Also this week, an Afghan appeals court quashed death sentences imposed on four men for their part in the mob killing of Farkhunda Malikzada.

Two Big SCOTUS Wins; Texas Limits Cancer Screenings

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● June 27, 2015

The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the United States and upheld a key section of the Affordable Care Act. Also this week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a budget proposal that will effectively prevent Planned Parenthood from providing cancer screenings.

Abortion Law Rejected; S.C. Victims Mostly Women

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● June 20, 2015

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from North Carolina to revive an ultrasound-related requirement for getting an abortion. Also this week, six of the nine people killed in a Charleston, S.C., shooting were black women.

Barnard Changes Policy; Chinese Group Shut Down

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● June 6, 2015

Barnard College will now be accepting transgender women. Also this week, a Chinese women's rights organization has been forced to shut down permanently because of mounting pressure from authorities.

Pregnancy Centers Reined in; U.K. Poverty May Grow

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● May 30, 2015

The California Assembly has passed legislation requiring crisis pregnancy centers to provide comprehensive information about reproductive health care options. Also this week, a coalition of charities has warned that the U.K. risks widening gender inequality because of austerity policies that disproportionately affect women.

N.Y. Targets Nail Salons; House OKs Abortion Ban

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● May 16, 2015

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has decided to crack down on the mistreatment of workers in nail salons. Also this week, the U.S. House voted to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.