Press release from Humboldt County Joint Information Center A tenth Humboldt County resident has died after testing positive for Covid-19. The man was in his 80s at the time of his death. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends for this loss,” …
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Read More »Polish women disrupt church services in protest of abortion ban
Sunday marks the fourth day of protests since Poland’s top court ruled on Thursday that abortion is unconstitutional due to a fetal defect – meaning the only circumstances in which termination is legal are in cases where rape, adultery or maternal life are in danger. Ignoring a ban on gatherings …
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