RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

human rights

Housing Is a Human Right — We Need To Recognize It

Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way. By Farrah Hassen | July 19, 2023 In the wealthiest country on the planet, too many people still lack access to housing. The pandemic…

What Rights Will The Supreme Court Roll Back After Roe?

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to an abortion, in a 6-3 decision. The court also overturned Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 case that in some ways…

THE GOP’S ‘PRO-LIFE’ VICTORY WILL MEAN MORE DEAD MOTHERS

Anti-choice states already have the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates. Women who choose to avoid pregnancy could instead face execution. By Mitchell Zimmerman | May 11, 2022 Assorted Ideas, Large & Small/The Roosevelt Island Daily News Under a Louisiana bill…