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 Current Social Justice Issues In Wyoming State Legislation Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice November 21, 2025 Identify the proposed bill by its specific number, LB###, and provide a summary of the proposed legislation. Where applicable and appropriate, this should include a summary of the problem experienced by the population affected by your choice of legislation.  I am from Wyoming. I decided to choose a bill that was proposed in Wyoming. The bill I chose is HB0064 - Chemical Abortions - Ultrasound Requirements. “This bill summarizes that at least 48 hours before a pregnant woman procures the drugs necessary for a chemical abortion (an abortion completed through the use of a drug or medication to terminate a pregnancy that can be confirmed through conventional medical testing), the pregnant woman must receive an ultrasound.” ( wyoleg.gov ). There were many bills this year that addressed the topic of abortion. As we all have...

 Reflections on Religion & Spirituality  Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney  SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice  Dr. Jody Van Laningham  November 14, 2025  What stood out to you from the information about religious diversity in the United States population -- cite some new information you learned, some facts that are surprising to you, or information you find to be especially important. (Be specific and cite the source of the information from the course materials.)  What really stands out about religious diversity in the United States is how it serves as a living reflection of the nation’s complex history and cultural evolution. Imagine walking through a city where you might pass by churches of various Christian denominations, including Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox. “Christian 81%, 55% Protestant; 26% Catholic.” (Canvas PowerPoint 2025).  Alongside synagogues, mosques, temples, and places of worship for many other faiths. T...