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Far Right Israeli Minister Threatens to Attack West Bank Like Gaza Strip
Israeli forces and settlers have killed over 500 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7.
Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities
Without intervention, continuing heat waves will likely cause millions of babies around the world to be born preterm.
More Biden Officials Resign Over US Participation in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A total of at least nine Biden administration officials have resigned publicly so far.
Louisiana Banned Abortion Pills. It Also Faces a Maternal Mortality Crisis.
Instead of addressing sky-high rates of pregnancy-related death, Louisiana lawmakers criminalized abortion pills.
Critics Decry Justice Alito’s Refusal to Recuse on Key Court Cases
The calls for Alito’s recusal come amid reports of pro-Trump flags flying outside of the justice’s homes.
Texas GOP Platform States “Abortion Is Not Healthcare, It Is Homicide”
Reproductive rights advocates warn that the party may push the death penalty on those who obtain abortion care.
Texas Republicans Offer Up a Christian Nationalist, Anti-Democracy Platform
Voters in rural counties would be given expansive voting power, vastly outweighing voters in cities and suburban areas.
Texas AG Uses Consumer Protection Laws to Pursue His Political Targets
Ken Paxton has even used the laws to investigate out-of-state organizations connected to gender-affirming care.
Incumbent Democrat Who Voted to Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Texas Loses Primary
Shawn Thierry lost to Lauren Ashley Simmons, a queer union organizer endorsed by influential LGBTQ organizations.
Algeria Submits UN Security Council Resolution Calling for End to Rafah Siege
There is only a slim chance that the measure will pass, as the US has veto power in the Security Council.