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Law That Made “Sex Work Industry More Dangerous” Upheld in Court
The legal challenge to FOSTA alleged that the law chilled constitutionally protected speech.
Trump Officials Held Meetings Over Concerns President May Incite Nuclear War
Trump aides took the unprecedented step of convening “every top leader” in DHS to discuss his worrying rhetoric.
Investigation Finds Thomas Has Benefited From Ultrawealthy Network for Decades
The group has been described as “the true aristocracy of America.”
Oklahoma Official Says Lessons on Tulsa Race Massacre Shouldn’t Discuss Racism
The comments came the same weekend that a state judge dismissed a lawsuit from survivors of the massacre.
EPA’s Proposed Rule on “Forever Chemicals” Wouldn’t Cover Majority of PFAS
The rule accounts for only a tenth of the toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used by manufacturers.
Greek Coast Guard Tried to Cover Up Role in Migrant Shipwreck, Analysis Says
The investigation suggested that the Greek coast guard's efforts to tow the ship may have caused it to capsize.
Court Reinstates Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care for Trans Youth
This is the first time that federal judges have allowed a ban on gender-affirming care to fully take hold.
Reps. Omar and Jacobs Move to Stop Biden From Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Unexploded cluster bombs have been known to kill civilians for generations after conflict is over, the reps emphasized.
7 GOP Attorneys General Threaten Target, Calling LGBTQ Merchandise “Obscene”
The letter is the latest attack in a concerted right-wing effort to target companies that support LGBTQ pride.
OECD Secretly Lobbied Against Law Requiring Corporations to Disclose Tax Records
The club of wealthy nations strong-armed Australia's government into gutting a bill targeting corporate tax evasion.