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“Assisted” Outpatient Commitment Advocates Manufacture Consent Via Manipulation
There is a battle currently raging to convince the few states without involuntary outpatient commitment laws to give in.
Bernie Sanders to Big Three Automakers: “Time for You to End Your Greed”
“The CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis ... have got to understand: they cannot have it all,” Sanders said.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Acquitted on All 16 Impeachment Articles
The vote is a major win for Paxton, but he still faces a federal investigation and state charges.
Missouri Closes Trans Health Clinic, Taking Page Out of Anti-Abortion Playbook
Missouri's restriction on clinics serving trans youth bears a striking resemblance to liability laws targeting abortion.
California Health Workers Could Soon Secure Nation-Leading $25 Minimum Wage
The bump would help about 40 percent of California’s health workers, earning them on average an extra $10,352 a year.
If Signed, CA’s Latest Shield Law Would Offer Strongest Abortion Protections Yet
SB 345 offers new protections to abortion providers, patients and those who support survivors of domestic violence.
GOP Attacks on DOJ Are About Ensuring the Rule of Republicans, Not Rule of Law
The Republicans’ attacks on the DOJ are cynical attempts to defend Trump from accountability.
Three-Quarters of Americans Back Plan to Negotiate Drug Costs Through Medicare
Only 6 percent of Americans said they disagreed with the federal government negotiating drug costs.
Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired for Displaying Rainbow Autism Symbol
The display featured two rainbow images for autism awareness.
Warren Demands Review of Contracts With Musk Amid Actions Against Ukraine
Critics questioned whether Musk's actions had violated the Logan Act.