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Rather Than Sitting Silently, These Heroes Raised Their Voices To Fight For Better Health Care In West Virginia Jails
Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi

Rather Than Sitting Silently, These Heroes Raised Their Voices To Fight For Better Health Care In West Virginia Jails

John, Earl, Joshua, Heather, and Donna all experienced significant barriers when trying to access the medical or mental health treatment they required while incarcerated in West Virginia’s regional jails. Rather than sitting silently and enduring this poor medical care, they raised their voices to fight for better care for themselves and everyone in the jails. Their words, like their commitment in this case, reflect the passion they have brought to this work from day one.

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Three Brave Content Moderators Take On Facebook On Behalf Of Thousands In Historic Class Action
Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi

Three Brave Content Moderators Take On Facebook On Behalf Of Thousands In Historic Class Action

Selena, Gabriel, and Erin represented a class of over 14,000 content moderators who were denied protection against severe psychological and other injuries resulting from viewing objectionable postings while working on behalf of Facebook through third-party agencies. The role and plight of content moderators is endemic across the social media landscape. All of us need to monitor and support them.

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Love in Activism
Social Justice, Activism, Spirituality Ashley LaFranchi Social Justice, Activism, Spirituality Ashley LaFranchi

Love in Activism

The May 24 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas elementary school has shaken up the country, sparking intense debates where both sides of the political spectrum rose up in anger and fear. Whether it is anxiety about sending one’s kids to school or the panic of many who believe their second amendment rights will be taken away, there is a common thread of fear that underlies the country and political landscape.

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