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Texas Attacks Don’t Change the Law, But They Still Endanger Trans Youth
Trans health care remains legal in Texas. But what people think the law says matters.
Warren Expresses Concern Over Transition to Restarting Student Loan Payments
Many borrowers may not be notified in time that payments are slated to restart, lawmakers wrote.
Dark Money Is Behind “Women’s Groups” Attacking Biden’s Supreme Court Pick
Dark money groups are continuing their fight to dominate the institution by attacking Jackson’s appointment.
House Committee Expands Inquiry Into Trump’s Destroying, Hiding of Documents
The committee requested the information to better understand the extent of Trump’s destruction of federal records.
Big Oil and Conservatives Are Using Russia’s Conflict to Call for More Drilling
It took big oil cronies less than 24 hours after Russia invaded Ukraine to call for more drilling.
Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson to Replace Breyer on Supreme Court
As a candidate for president, Biden promised, two years ago to the day, to nominate a Black woman to the court.
Texas Families With Trans Kids Are Wondering If They Should Leave the State
The Texas attorney general's directive threatens families' right to seek gender-affirming care for their trans children.
Critics Blast Biden Rebrand of Trump’s Medicare Privatization Scheme
The program constitutes a “backdoor privatization of Medicare,” said one progressive advocate.
Antiwar Activists in Russia and Ukraine Are Calling for an End to Militarism
Antiwar activists in Russia and Ukraine say they face repression from police and right-wing nationalists.
Manchin Reportedly Backing Corporate-Friendly Michelle Childs for Supreme Court
Labor groups and progressives have raised concerns about Manchin’s reported preferred candidate, J. Michelle Childs.