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Child Gun Deaths Rose 50 Percent in Just 2 Years, Research Finds
The data underlines just how bad the U.S.’s gun violence problem is — and suggests how much worse it could get.
Trump Appeal of Pence DOJ Testimony Ruling Will Likely Fail, Experts Say
Trump’s strategy of using executive privilege claims to block Pence’s testimony is “a surefire loser,” one critic said.
3 States Are Stockpiling Abortion Pills After Far Right Court Ruling
Democratic governors are positioning their states as abortion havens as right-wingers attack access.
Let’s Confront Ideas of “Normality” — They Are Rooted in Racism and Ableism
Racism is the ideology that works to subordinate specific people, while ableism is the means for achieving that goal.
Senate Democrats Will Hold Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Amid Thomas Scandal
The lawmakers told Chief Justice John Roberts that they will consider legislative action if he doesn’t act on Thomas.
Biden White House Rejects Progressive Demands to Ignore Abortion Pill Ruling
Should the ruling be upheld, the entire FDA approval process could be placed at the mercy of right-wing judges.
1 of 2 Black Lawmakers Expelled by Tennessee Republicans Reappointed to Position
One Nashville councilwoman said the vote sends “a strong message that we will not tolerate threats to our democracy.”
Tax Break Will Help Towns in Coal Country and Beyond Transition to Clean Energy
Inflation Reduction Act gives an economic boost to communities dependent upon, and polluted by, fossil fuel industries.
Trans Teen Calls Out Right-Wing Reporter for Publishing Story Without Consent
The reporter allegedly mischaracterized the teen's story in an article defaming a Missouri gender clinic.
Talkspace Is a Business First and a Mental Health Resource Second, Critics Say
This model of mental health care impacts therapists and their working conditions as much as the patients they care for.