Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87
After a Hall of Fame career in the N.F.L., he pursued social activism and Hollywood stardom, but his image was stained by accusations of abuse toward women. NYT > Obituaries
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Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75
She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled. NYT > Obituaries
Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60
The Islamic boarding school she helped found offers a haven for transgender women in a country where discrimination can be acute. NYT > Obituaries
Lois Curtis, Whose Lawsuit Secured Disability Rights, Dies at 55
The Supreme Court decided in Olmstead v. L.C. that warehousing people with disabilities in mental institutions was discriminatory. NYT > Obituaries
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal abortion rights
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that enshrined abortion as a constitutional right in the U.S. for almost half a century. International: Top News And Analysis