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Ukrainians Are Facing a Food and Medicine Supply Crisis
For those who require insulin or other prescription drugs, the situation is a matter of life and death.
Judge Halts Family Investigations in Texas Under Abbott’s Anti-Trans Directive
District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued an injunction Friday against investigations of transgender children's parents.
The Russian People Are Not the Russian Government, Activists Remind Us
Russian antiwar activists are calling for massive protests even in the face of repression.
Democrats Fail to Get D.C.’s Cannabis Legalization Approved by Congress
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen claims Republicans were “ready to shut down the government” over the issue.
Lawsuit Alleges 3 Lawmakers, Part of Trump Electors Plot, Cannot Run for Office
Ten residents — plus a brewing company — are suing in hopes that the three Republicans will be deemed ineligible to run.
The 2020 Census Undercounted Native Americans, Black and Latinx People
Inaccurate census counts of non-white populations can lead to even further voter disenfranchisement.
Democrats Unveil Bill to Tax Big Oil’s Profits and Send Checks to the Public
The bill comes as oil and gas companies are raking in profits and spending tens of billions on buybacks and dividends.
Texas Plans to Execute an Abuse Survivor Based on a Coerced Confession
Melissa Lucio's conviction hinges on a late-night confession and misrepresentations of trauma.
Trump Is Asking His Fans to Pay for New “Trump Force One” Plane
“Do you want to see the new Trump Force One?” the email asked, with a link to a site that asks for monthly donations.
130+ World Leaders, Nobel Laureates, Scientists Call for End to Vaccine Patents
Marking two years since the WHO's pandemic declaration, a letter urges rich countries to stop blocking a patent waiver.