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This Is Why Missouri Currently Doesn’t Allow Pregnant Women To Be Legally Divorced

Mar 2, 2024

A Missouri lawmaker has introduced a bill aiming to clarify the state’s laws regarding divorce, particularly when one spouse is pregnant. The issue has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the current policy unfairly controls pregnant women and may potentially trap them in abusive marriages. While Missouri law does not explicitly prohibit finalizing divorces for…
Alyce Clarke Makes History: First Black Woman Honored with Portrait in Mississippi Capitol

Feb 19, 2024

Former Mississippi Representative Alyce Clarke, the first Black woman to serve in the state’s legislature, now has her portrait prominently displayed in the Mississippi Capitol, marking a historic moment for representation in the state’s political history. During a ceremony on Tuesday, Clarke, an 84-year-old Democrat from Jackson, was honored as her oil painting was unveiled…

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