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Idaho’s Abortion Ban Is Impacting Routine Care for Seniors and Kids
Three years after “Dobbs,” states that were already struggling with physician shortages say they’re getting worse.
Forest Protectors Launch Tree Sit and Lawsuits to Stop Ecocidal Logging in WA
Forest protectors are defending mature forests from logging after dam removal and restoration on the Elwha River.
As Death Toll Rises in TX Floods, DOGE Cuts May Have Set Victims Up for Disaster
Texas officials laid blame on faulty forecasts by the National Weather Service, whose expert staff was gutted by Trump.
Trump Admin Quietly Accelerates Massive Crude Oil Project on Colorado River
Trump is using emergency powers to rush environmental review of a crude oil railway along the already-endangered river.
Red States Follow DOGE’s Lead, Slashing Services to Fund Giveaways to the Rich
A handful of states are using DOGE initiatives to push ahead with cuts conservatives have been wanting for decades.
EPA Suspends Over 140 Employees for Signing Letter of Dissent
The decision has been widely criticized as a violation of the employees' First Amendment rights.
Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program’s Finances
The bill will accelerate depletion of Social Security and Medicare's trust funds by a year, according to an analysis.
Volunteers Train to Monitor ICE Raid Escalations in Los Angeles
Volunteers keep watch with the aim of alerting the community to any Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Calls to GI Hotlines Rise as Service Members Consider Defying Trump’s Orders
Conscientious objector applications surge under Trump as military members fear becoming “the saber that he’s rattling.”
Republican Lawmaker Dumped Medicaid-Related Stock Before Voting to Gut Program
Elizabeth Warren said Robert Bresnahan protected his stock portfolio while ripping away health care from 17 million.