Rights

Election Front Runner Ducks the Abortion Rights Debate – Here’s What You Need to Know

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the atmospheric river keeping her indoors during the week, KFF Health News correspondent Molly Castle Work in Los Angeles took the opportunity to dive into new story ideas and catch up on the mid-aughts classic “Veronica Mars.” In today’s edition, we’ll take a look at the Republican playbook for states like California, and how one Democrat is boosting his national image ahead of a potential White House bid in 2028. …

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Pension Rights of Retirees at Risk: How De-risking Shifts Financial Burden onto Workers

DETROIT, MI – Companies in the United States have been shifting their pension obligations to insurers, lessening their own financial risk while leaving former employees to bear more of the burden. This trend, known as pension de-risking or pension stripping, has raised concerns about the potential impact on retirees nationwide. Corporate de-risking involves transferring the responsibility for delivering retirement income promised by defined benefit pension plans to insurance providers, private equity funds, or other financial …

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American Porn Actor Visits Former U.S. Embassy in Tehran Amid Iran’s Women’s Rights Crackdown

TEHRAN, Iran – A contentious recent visit to Iran by an American porn actor has sparked intense criticism from both within the country and abroad. The actor, Whitney Wright, gained attention for her public support of Palestinians, particularly during Israel’s war on Hamas. Her visit to Iran included a stop at the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, a site steeped in history and political tension. Despite the potential legal risks, Wright documented her time in …

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Disability Rights Advocate Takes on Social Security Administration with Overpayment Dispute

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Pamela Burpee, a 58-year-old resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has lived her entire life with a rare congenital disorder called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), which affects the structure of her joints and muscles, requiring her to use a wheelchair. Despite these challenges, Burpee has always strived to maintain her independence and has been working since the age of 16. However, in 2019, she became a double-amputee due to a rare bone infection, resulting …

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