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Texas Judge Rules Some Bans on Abortion in State Are Unconstitutional
Texas's restrictive abortion bans are “inconsistent with the rights afforded to pregnant people,” the judge ruled.
Post-“Roe,” It’s More Important Than Ever We Still Fight for Procedural Abortion
Procedural abortion is basic reproductive health care that is safe, immediate and viable even past the first trimester.
Ohio Ballot Measure Results May Determine Fate of State’s Abortion Rights
Tuesday's vote will determine how many votes will be needed in November to codify abortion rights in the state.
Japanese Officials Decry So-Called Defensive Use of Nuclear Weapons
On the 78th anniversary of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima, several Japanese officials called for nuclear disarmament.
Republican on Elections Commission Faces Removal for Rejecting Trump’s Lies
Margaret Rose Bostelmann has faced the wrath of the Wisconsin GOP for defending the integrity of the 2020 election.
Confronting the Climate Crisis Requires Disruptive Action and Radical Healing
Disruptive climate activism is the single most effective way to intervene in the climate emergency.
Teens Are Being Left to Detox From Opioids Without Medication
Most areas of the U.S. lack facilities that offer medically managed withdrawal for patients under 18.
Study: Police Drug Seizures Raise Overdose Risk
2022 saw 109,000 drug overdose deaths and it is projected to surge to 165,000 by 2025.
Texas Judge Halts Abortion Ban for Risky Pregnancies
Judge Mangrum grants temporary injunction on Texas ban for risky pregnancies, Supreme Court appeal follows.
Voters Don’t Have a Voice in Governance. Citizen Assemblies Could Be the Answer.
What will it take for U.S. politicians to provide outlets for a consequential voice to citizens between elections?