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Montana Is Poised to Become the First State to Hear an Anti-Trans Bill in 2025
House Bill 121 ranks among the most extreme bathroom bans in the US, targeting adult trans people in public buildings.
Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US
A new study finds the bulk of PFAS entering and exiting wastewater treatment plants is made up of fluorinated drugs.
House Passes Laken Riley Act — Critics Say It Dismantles Constitutional Rights
The bill “is carefully written to intentionally erode Constitutional protections,” one Democratic lawmaker said.
Israeli Forces Admit to Hiding Soldiers in Ambulance in West Bank Raid
The incident represents “a flagrant violation” of international law, a UN expert said.
Judge Aileen Cannon Temporarily Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump
Trump's lawyers have demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland withhold Smith's report entirely.
Sanders Vows to Work to Block Biden’s Proposed $8B Sale of Weapons to Israel
The announcement of the sale comes just weeks after Congress failed to block Biden’s proposed $20B weapons transfer.
McDonald’s Joins Growing List of Companies Scaling Back DEI Initiatives
McDonald’s follows Walmart and John Deere in reducing DEI commitments.
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Paper Censors Criticism of Owner Bezos
“I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at,” cartoonist Ann Telnaes said.
New Federal Rule Will Erase All Americans’ Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The rule may still face challenges, from credit reporting agencies and debt collectors, as well as from Trump.
American Historical Association Overwhelmingly Condemns Scholasticide in Gaza
A resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire and to form a committee to help rebuild Gaza’s educational infrastructure.