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Alabama Governor Signs Bill Granting Immunity to IVF Patients and Providers
“This is the temporary fix,” one lawmaker said.

Arizona AG Subpoenas Republicans Involved in Trump’s “Fake Electors” Plot
It's unclear for now whether charges will be filed against the fake electors or other Trump 2020 campaign team members.

Mark Robinson’s Extremism Highlighted in New Ad From Democrats
Robinson has described the LGBTQ community as “filth,” and has called for a total abortion ban in the state.

New Report Finds Rural US Hospitals Struggling to Stay Open and Cutting Services
Small-town hospitals in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility have fared better than those in states that didn’t.

Sanders: The US Has Leverage to End the Gaza Crisis Because It Funds the War
He pointed out the hypocrisy of criticizing Netanyahu's war while providing him another $10 billion to continue the war.

Report: US Has Secretly Sent Israel Over 100 Weapons Shipments in Last 150 Days
This amounts to one arms shipment every 1.5 days.

Most Americans Want the US to Stop Sending Weapons to Israel, Poll Finds
Only 27 percent of respondents say they agree with the US’s current arms transfers to Israel.

Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas
The move could set a precedent that would chip away at pregnant workers’ rights in the workplace.

Critics Say GOP’s Budget Blueprint Is a Thinly Veiled Ploy to Slash Key Programs
“A vote for the GOP budget is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare,” Social Security Works said.

Maryland Senate Passes Bill That Would Codify Access to Gender-Affirming Care
“This is an incredibly strong law and I urge the Maryland House to swiftly pass this measure,” one LGBTQ+ advocate said.