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The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid Coverage
Project 2025 and other right wing plans seek major cuts to Medicaid, which insures 1 in 5 Americans.
As Hezbollah Regroups, the Endgame of Israel’s War on Lebanon Remains Unclear
The US is scrambling for a way out of the Lebanese quagmire — including by reviving hopes for a Gaza ceasefire.
Voter Turnout Surges in Swing States Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Researchers say the disaster relief process is likely influencing both how voters show up to vote and who they vote for.
Encampment Ban Heightens Risks for Miami’s Unhoused During Hurricane Milton
As storms displace thousands, what commitments are made to ensure shelter for those in need?
More Than 100 Republicans Are Running on Anti-Trans Platforms This Year
Anti-trans rhetoric isn’t limited to high-profile races — it’s appearing in local legislative and school board races.
Biden’s Apology Energizes Push for Truth Commission on Indian Boarding Schools
A survivor of the boarding schools says the apology mattered, but it’s what happens next that truly “tells the tale.”
Ahead of the Election, Immigrant Rights Advocates Are Preparing for the Worst
Coming months will surely bring more heartache and confusion for immigrant communities, regardless of who is president.
These Swing Districts Will Determine Who Controls the House of Representatives
Only a small number of congressional races are considered toss-ups going into November.
Florida Abortion Ballot Measure Will Have Region-Wide Consequences, Doctors Say
Amendment 4 would restore abortion rights in Florida, breaking the solid wall of abortion bans across the South.
Time Is Running Out for the Senate to Confirm Biden’s Federal Judges
The right already has its eyes on judicial appointments not yet filled by the Biden administration.