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Iowa Judge Blocks Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban
“The current state of the law” protecting most abortion rights “remains, at least for the time being,” the judge said.
Georgia Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Quash Investigation
Trump sought the court order ahead of an expected indictment regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Texas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Is Driving Physicians to Leave the State
In recent months, many patients -- including adults -- have lost access to care as providers leave Texas.
Democrats Are Pushing for a George Santos Censure Vote
Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on the issue before the August recess.
Kentucky Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Takes Effect as Injunction Is Lifted
It is “an extremely difficult moment for Kentucky's trans youth,” said Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky staffers.
Billionaire Cut His Tax Bill by Taking Justice Clarence Thomas on Yacht Trips
"This has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.
AOC Condemns UPS for Refusing to Pay Workers Fairly in Rally With Teamsters
“This shouldn’t even be a fight,” she said while pointing out UPS’s record profits.
Since “Dobbs” Ruling, Native People Face a Web of Obstacles to Reproductive Care
In addition to external constraints, many tribal governments appear reluctant to actively fight for abortion access.
GOP Advances Education Cuts That Could Remove 220,000 Teachers from Classrooms
“If left to their own devices, Republicans would gleefully take public education to the graveyard,” said one Democrat.
Climate Change Is Turning the Ocean Green
More than half of the planet's oceans have experienced color change over the last 20 years.