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Mastriano Called for Prosecuting Abortion as Murder. He’s Not the Only One.
Criminal penalties for abortion are widely unpopular, but that hasn't stopped Republicans from pursuing them.
Former Regulators Are Shaping California’s Net-Zero Plan as Corporate Lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
Liz Truss’s Overturn of Fracking Ban in the UK Is Sparking Grassroots Resistance
Anti-fracking organizers in Britain are planning blockades and say they’re ready to “pull out all the stops.”
Medication Abortion Is Not Enough to Solve the Abortion Access Crisis
The intense focus on medication abortion post-"Roe" risks leaving behind people for whom it isn’t a feasible option.
The Poor Are Being Doubly Hit by Inflation and Policies to Combat Inflation
Global food insecurity has doubled since early 2020 amid high inflation, and the Fed is driving up housing costs.
Dark Money School Groups Are Trying to Buy the Midterm Elections for the GOP
Dark money threatens to sway the 2022 elections, from school boards to Congress.
1 in 4 Women Has a Family Member in Prison
Those that remain at home are left shouldering the economic and emotional burden of the family.
Private Equity and Hedge Fund Industries Pour Over $347 Million Into Midterms
Senators Sinema, Manchin and Schumer are among the top recipients of private equity and investment industry money.
The War on Terror’s Detention and Torture Practices Have Not Gone Away
The failure to end secret and arbitrary detention affords impunity for states and state-backed actors to deny justice.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.