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House Republicans Threaten Government Shutdown in Push for Anti-Trans Policies
These policies encompass bans on pride flags and the defunding of children’s hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Birmingham Hospital System Pauses IVF Treatments After Alabama Court Ruling
“We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted,” a statement from UAB read.
Women Speaking Up About Sexual Abuse Behind Bars Face Retaliation in California
Despite highly publicized arrests and promises of change, sexual abuse and retaliation continue at the prison in Dublin.
Montana Reinstates Ban on Gender Marker Changes for Birth Certificates
Montana is rated as one of the most dangerous states for transgender people.
AOC Slams Biden Over Report He’s Considering “Outrageous” Sweeping Asylum Ban
“Doing Trump impressions isn’t how we beat Trump,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Rafah Residents Call Latest Israeli Attacks “One of Their Worst Nights Yet”
Airstrikes destroyed a mosque and several houses as aid groups warn of a looming famine.
LA City Crews Toss State-Funded Narcan From Encampments as Overdoses Soar
Unhoused residents and their advocates say that the sweeps kill people, often by destroying property needed to survive.
2023 Had More Major Work Stoppages Than Any Year Since 2000, BLS Finds
Over 450,000 workers were involved in major stoppages in 2023, nearly triple 2022’s cohort of workers who striked.
Republican House Rep. Andrew Ogles on Gaza: “We Should Kill Them All”
Rep. Andy Ogles made the remark in response to an advocate who brought up Israeli forces killing Palestinian children.
Israel Fired on UNRWA Food Convoy in Gaza After Approving Its Aid Route
Attacks on aid convoys and those waiting for aid come as Gaza as a whole faces the threat of famine.