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In Kentucky, LGBTQ Student Clubs Go Underground as SB 150 Goes Into Effect
One mother sought to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at her local school until Kentucky's “Don't Say Gay” bill came along.
Legal Battle Over Native Fishing Rights Heats Up in Alaska as Salmon Disappear
While tensions over salmon management in Alaska aren’t new, they’ve been exacerbated by recent marine heat waves.
Growing Number of States Extend Health Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants
Eleven states and Washington, D.C., are expanding health insurance programs to cover over 1 million immigrants.
Record-Breaking Heat, Wildfires and Storms Globally Linked to Climate Change
In 2023, record-high sea temperatures increased hurricane intensification, raising the risk of more destructive storms.
Controversial Line 5 Pipeline Gains Key Permit Despite Indigenous Opposition and Environmental Concerns
Enbridge Energy secures key permit to build a new section and tunnel underneath, sparking controversy and legal battles.
Threats Rise as Courts Decide Trump’s 2024 Ballot in Maine, Colorado
“Democracy and peace will triumph over tyranny and violence,” said Colorado Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
Biden Again Bypasses Congress to Sell More Arms to Israel
“Do they think not enough Palestinian children are being orphaned or killed in Gaza?” asked one journalist.
South Africa Initiates Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice
South Africa called on the court to declare that Israel has breached its obligations under the UN Genocide Convention.
Newly Uncovered Documents Reveal the FBI’s Campaign Against Bob Dylan
The US impulse toward repression didn't die with the Cold War, as current attempts to suppress support for Gaza show.
Alabama Among States With Most Severe Restrictions on Accessing Bodycam Footage
Alabama's restrictions on body-camera footage often bars families of those killed by police from seeing what happened.