Activists collaborate on workbook to advance women’s rights
Published: May 15, 2024
Women’s rights activists and authors Krishanti Dharmaraj and Soon-Young
Yoon have joined forces to produce a workbook aimed at empowering
individuals and organizations to champion human rights of women and
girls at the local level through legislation and implementation.
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Court reporter groups rally at State Capitol for fair pay
May 15, 2024Members of the Michigan Association of Freelance Court Reporters (MAFCR), Michigan Association of Professional Court Reporters (MAPCR), and Michigan Electronic Court Reporters Association (MECRA) gathered in Lansing on April 16 for an “Off the Record Rally” at the State Capitol to achieve an increase Michigan’s per-page rate, which is set by the legislature, and has not been increased in 38 years.
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