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Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization
States are weaponizing unrelated laws – or even rejected bills – to police pregnancy.
Hegseth Says Ceasefire “Not Over” as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats
The Trump administration has tried to paint the current naval warfare near the Strait of Hormuz as defensive.
Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US
Tens of thousands are being hit with the fees, which advocates say are an intimidation tactic to force self-deportation.
Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can’t Run for a Third Term
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, all four nominees refused to confirm the Constitution bars a third Trump presidency.
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds
The lack of competitive seats compared to past years is likely the result of partisan gerrymandering.
Temporary Supreme Court Stay Restores Mail Access to Mifepristone for 1 Week
A court had previously blocked an FDA rule allowing telehealth prescriptions for the abortion drug.
In New Escalation, US Attempts to Force Open Strait as Iran Fires on Boats
Tehran indicated it viewed US efforts to escort boats out of the Strait of Hormuz as a “violation of the ceasefire.”
Louisiana, State With Highest Poverty Rate, Considers Jailing Unhoused People
The bill has been called “one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country” by housing justice advocates.