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New Yorkers to Vote on Measure That Protects Abortion, Bans Discrimination
The amendment reflects a rising recognition of the interconnectedness of the attacks on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Expiration of Pandemic Aid Threatens to Deepen Child Care Crisis
The imminent end of cash infusions for child care could cause staff layoffs, increased tuition and programs to shutter.
Activists Call for Protests of Iowa Governor’s Anti-Abortion Special Session
Iowa's six-week abortion ban is currently blocked by a judicial injunction.
Watchdog Files FCC Complaint, Demands Local Fox News Station Lose Its License
The local station “sowed discord” by “repeatedly airing false information about election fraud,” the complaint alleges.
Lawsuit Uses SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling to Go After Legacy Admissions
“Harvard’s practice of giving a leg-up to the children of wealthy donors and alumni…must end,” said one advocate.
Watchdog Urges Biden to Abandon Any Plans to Supply Ukraine With Cluster Bombs
A new report details civilian harm and suffering caused by the use of cluster bombs throughout the war on Ukraine.
More Than 700K Ohioans Sign Ballot Initiative to Protect Abortion Rights
If passed, the initiative would undo a trigger law that restricts abortions after around six weeks.
Houston Sues State of Texas Over “Death Star” Law Minimizing Local Governments
The law regulates localities on a myriad of issues, from rules on construction to how cities can respond to disasters.
At Least 45 Percent of US Tap Water Contaminated With PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
So far, the scale of contamination in local water systems and private wells outpaces detection and cleanup efforts.
New Campaign Aims to Unseat House Republicans Who Have Sabotaged Debt Relief
The campaign will target more than a dozen Republican-held seats in battleground districts ahead of the 2024 elections.