Record numbers of Native American women in Congress, LGBTQ+ protections in Italy, renaming Rhode Island
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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a surge in the number of Native American women elected to the US Congress, a new bill in Italy aiming to protect LGBTQ+ people, and Rhode Island’s decision to rename the state and remove historic links to slavery.
Italy’s lower house of parliament passes bill protecting LGBT+ and female communities
The anti-discrimination bill considers violence against women and LGBT+ people a hate crime, with those found guilty of such attacks risking longer prison terms.
A French startup has discovered a way to recycle single-use face masks
With huge numbers of PPE entering landfills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Plaxtil are eager to minimise their harmful impact on the environment.
Yemeni women are empowering themselves by founding their own businesses
With conservative attitudes still frowning upon women working outside the home, these new organisations challenge traditional perceptions of femininity and promote conversation around women’s rights.
Chicago has devised a number of innovative solutions to the challenges of outdoor dining
Citizens were invited to submit ideas on how to keep the hospitality industry running over the course of winter, with many restaurants unable to seat customers inside.
Indigenous community-led approaches are protecting the Amazon’s biodiversity
By preserving the culture, heritage and language of Indigenous peoples, vital information is passed between generations and provides effective and low-cost guardianship.
