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Workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are advocating for better protections against extreme heat, including access to water and cool break rooms. They claim that management has ignored their requests, leading to unsafe working conditions. This is part of a larger movement by airport workers to address unfair work environments and low wages. North Carolina has unveiled a plan to reduce homelessness among formerly incarcerated individuals and provide housing services for incarcerated veterans by 2030. The state also aims to improve access to mental and physical health care during and after incarceration. There is a proposed 1-cent sales tax to fund rail and road infrastructure in Mecklenburg County, but Republican leaders have shown a preference for road projects over rail initiatives. Public transit is particularly important for people of color, who rely on it for transportation to work. Lastly, there is a push for hospitals in North Carolina to join a medical debt relief program to address the state's $4 billion in medical debt, which disproportionately affects communities of color. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the issue of medical racism and neglect faced by Black women during pregnancy, using the personal experience of a Charlotte paralegal, Amirah McCree, as an example. The article emphasizes the need for improved healthcare for Black mothers and highlights the growing awareness of this issue. It also briefly mentions other topics such as the strategic plan to improve prisoner reentry in North Carolina, the boycott by faculty and staff members at Saint Augustine's University due to unpaid wages, and the state's plan to reduce homelessness among formerly incarcerated individuals and provide housing services for incarcerated veterans by 2030. Additionally, there is a proposed 1-cent sales tax to fund rail and road infrastructure in Mecklenburg County, with a preference for road projects by Republican leaders, despite the importance of public transit for people of color. Lastly, there is a push for hospitals in North Carolina to join a medical debt relief program to address the state's $4 billion in medical debt, which disproportionately affects communities of color. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores various issues in North Carolina, focusing on the experiences of Black mothers facing medical racism during pregnancy and childbirth. It highlights the story of Amirah McCree, who felt unsupported during the delivery of her child. The article also discusses other topics such as unpaid wages at Saint Augustine's University, a strategic plan to improve prisoner reentry services, collaboration between municipal governments for transit legislation, demands for protections against extreme heat by airport workers, and efforts to reduce homelessness among formerly incarcerated individuals. Additionally, it mentions a proposed sales tax for infrastructure funding and a program to address medical debt relief. Lastly, it mentions a federal judge's ruling to include presidential candidate Cornel West on the November ballot. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the concerns of welfare groups regarding the insufficient funding provided in the budget for community legal services. Despite recommendations for more funding, the budget only allocated a small portion of the suggested amount. This lack of funding puts community legal services at risk of collapse, prompting them to appeal to the attorney-general for assistance. The article also mentions the Coalition's stance on climate action and its potential impact on voters. Additionally, the article discusses the precarious situation faced by organizations like the Welfare Rights Centre in NSW, which heavily rely on philanthropic funding that is set to expire. These organizations provide vital specialist services, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in matters related to social security law. The sector is awaiting government support, but if funding is delayed until 2025, many centers may be forced to close or reduce their programs. [Extracted from the article]

Black Voters Matter and Growing Real Alternatives Everywhere have introduced Saturday warrant clinics in North Carolina to address the issue of low-level offenses leading to major consequences, including jail time. These clinics aim to bridge the gap between the court system and the community, providing a lifeline for those unable to attend court during the week. The clinics have already helped about 250 people resolve their issues and are instrumental in alleviating the backlog in court systems. The groups plan to extend this model to other states, customizing each clinic to meet the specific needs of the community it serves. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on key judicial officials advocating for East African countries to collaborate on using technology for better dispensation of justice, addressing issues like prison congestion and case backlog, and improving collective jurisprudence.

The article focuses on former D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine receiving the Servant of Justice Award from Legal Aid DC for his dedication and achievements in ensuring equal access to justice.

The article focuses on the works of civil rights activist David Damian Figueroa to empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers by improving their living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety and access to justice. It mentions that farmworkers challenges include immigration status, lack of housing, unjust wages.

The article explains the importance of justice based on the Biblical book of Deuteronomy and the fight for access to justice.

The article discusses the unequal access of legal services for low-income individuals in New York, and notes the allegations of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo related to the tacking of legal-aid costs by legislators to unrelated criminal defense.

The article reports on modification of individual application system by Turkish government meant for access of an individual to top courts of Turkey. Topics discussed include decision of Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that led to release of journalists from jail who were convicted of aiding an armed terrorist organization, views of Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ regarding efforts of Justice Ministry of Turkey to make the process more effective and obligations of constitutional courts.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Democrats in Senate Reject Pick by Obama" in the March 6, 2014 issue.

A calendar of events for the Santa Fe community in New Mexico for March 2014 is presented, including Backyard Astronomy at the Planetarium on March 6, Celebration of Salt of the Earth at the Boardroom on March 27 and Access to Justice Free Legal Fair at the Genoveva Chavez Center on March 29.

The article reports that according to a report by the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) sexual crime victims face difficulty in getting justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report states that judicial decisions are often not implemented and cost proceedings is not affordable. It highlights that women are rejected by the community and so require courage to file cases in courts.