Autism advocates celebrate release of first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
Originally Published: 12 JAN 26 00:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 26 14:47 ET (NCS) — Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she observed one thing acquainted about her…
Pentagon moves to turn independent military outlet into a ‘mouthpiece,’ advocates warn
By Brian Stelter, NCS (NCS) — The Trump administration is exerting political strain on Stars & Stripes, the independent military newspaper that informs US servicemembers worldwide. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell…
Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she seen one thing acquainted about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversize headphones, similar to hers. The…
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Jerusalem — They known as themselves the “Women in Red.” Dressed in crimson robes and white caps, they marched with faces downturned in silent protest towards Israel’s government in the…
Their children depend on CBD to treat epilepsy. The government funding bill will cut off their therapy, advocates say
Lisa Smith’s 14-year-old daughter, Haley, had run out of choices. She was having roughly two dozen seizures a day and had tried “17 or 18” totally different pharmaceutical regimens, totally…
Broadview ICE facility: Advocates allege ‘inhumane’ conditions at Chicago-area facility in new lawsuit
Chicago AP — Illinois advocates sued federal authorities Friday over alleged “inhumane” conditions at a Chicago-area federal immigration facility. Attorneys with the ACLU of Illinois and the MacArthur Justice Center…
Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP – First Of All with Victor Blackwell
Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP – First Of All with Victor Blackwell – Podcast on NCS Podcasts 5 Good Things: This…