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Today in History: June 7, Supreme Court rejects contraceptive ban in Griswold v. Connecticut
Stamford Advocate· 3 days agoToday is Friday, June 7, the 159th day of 2024. On June 7, 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Griswold v. Connecticut, struck down, 7-2, a Connecticut law used to prosecute ...
Today in History: June 5, Robert F. Kennedy assassinated
Stamford Advocate· 3 days agoIn 1794, Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited Americans from taking part in any military action against a country that was at peace with the United States. In 1950, the U.S.
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
Stamford Advocate· 1 day agoU.S. trade authorities said Tuesday they have filed a labor complaint with Mexico over allegations that a Volkswagen auto plant in central Mexico unfairly fired union activists. The U.S. Trade ...
16-year-old slammed stolen car into Waterbury police cruisers during traffic stop, officials say
Stamford Advocate· 7 days agoA 16-year-old car theft suspect slammed a stolen SUV into police cruisers and another vehicle after...
Planned Parenthood asks judge to expand health exception to Indiana abortion ban
Stamford Advocate· 1 day agoAbortion providers are asking an Indiana trial judge this week to broaden access to abortions under...
Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens
Stamford Advocate· 3 days agoToday is Monday, May 27, the 148th day of 2024. On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic ...
Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
Stamford Advocate· 6 days agoArizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a...