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Abortion Bans Could Exacerbate the US’s Already High Rate of Preterm Births
States that restrict abortion have fewer maternal care providers than states with abortion access.
Honduran Activists Are Protesting “State of Emergency” That Suspends Civil Rights
Activists say the measure implemented as part of a “war on extortion” actually amounts to a criminalization of poverty.
Atlanta Was a Constitution-Free Zone During “Stop Cop City” Week of Action
Pressure is mounting against the planned police training center after a week of unprecedented police repression.
US Corporations Are Bringing Back Child Labor, With Help From GOP Lawmakers
Rather than offering wages attractive to adults, employers want lawmakers to push teens into dangerous jobs.
Tennessee’s New Anti-Drag Law Could Subject Performers to Up to 6 Years in Jail
Under the state law, performing publicly in drag is a misdemeanor, and “repeat offenders” could be charged with a felony.
The Struggle Against “Cop City” Has Decades-Old Roots in Atlanta
The city has a history of elevating business interests and wealthy white communities over Black and working-class folks.
Commodity Speculators Reap Record-Shattering Profits Amid Global Hunger Crisis
The industry not only benefits from extreme market volatility -- it’s contributing to major price swings, experts say.
Congressional Leaders Are Embracing Dark Money More Than Ever
Dark money groups are increasingly routing their contributions to super PACs aligned with congressional leaders.
NYT Responds to Criticism of Anti-Trans Bias by Silencing Its Own Reporters
The Times’s coverage reflects its commitment to a flawed version of objectivity that equates balance with accuracy.
Pentagon Prepares for Island Combat in the Pacific as US-China Tensions Rise
The U.S. has been securing new basing facilities and conducting large-scale combat exercises in the Western Pacific.