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Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism
Sen. Dick Durbin’s adherence to the blue slip rule has allowed Republicans to hinder the judicial confirmation process.
Nebraska Republican: Abortion Ban Needed to Ensure Dominance of White Population
The lawmaker's remarks make explicit the deep ties between white nationalism and abortion bans.
One of Russia’s Loudest Antiwar Voices Has Been Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Vladimir Kara-Murza also advocated for personal sanctions against powerful Russians accused of human rights abuses.
New Memphis Program Would Arrest Kids for Playing Music, Dancing, Selling Candy
This program is “a recipe for more incarcerations and police killings of Black teens,” says Moms Demand Action.
Trump Lawyer Tries to Get Access to Identities of Anonymous Jury
The judge overseeing Trump’s trial ruled that the jury would be anonymous over the risk of harassment and retaliation.
Fossil Fuel Giants With Most Emissions Paid $1.18 Billion to CEOs in Last Decade
The soaring CEO pay shows how “the profit motive is incompatible with solving the climate crisis,” an activist said.
Over 400 Transphobic Bills Have Been Proposed Since the Start of 2023
Twenty-nine anti-trans bills have already become law this year -- more than twice as many as in all of 2022.
Judge Slams Trump’s Last-Minute Attempt to Delay Rape and Defamation Trial
The judge suggested Trump could face more indictments and blamed the former president for the media frenzy.
With Feinstein Replacement Effort Obstructed, Dems’ Path Forward Is Unclear
A dozen Biden judges are awaiting a vote from the evenly split Senate Judiciary Committee.
Washington Becomes Sixth State to Pass Shield Law Protecting Trans Residents
LGBTQ advocates say that laws protecting trans health care in safe haven states could prove to be lifesaving.