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CA Struggles to Locate Victims of Forced Sterilization for Compensation Program
At least 600 people who have been forcibly sterilized in the state are now eligible for compensation.
House Republicans Attempt to Block Poultry Regulation Opposed by GOP Megadonor
Republican megadonor Ron Cameron owns a massive poultry company that has been working to kill the regulation.
Proposed PFAS Regulations Ignore Major Source of Drinking Water Contamination
Certain “precursor” compounds can transform into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances when subjected to right conditions.
Minnesota Democrats Pass Major Pro-Union, Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Bill
“This bill is a big damn deal,” said state Sen. Erin Murphy.
DC Police Officer Indicted for Sharing Sensitive Jan. 6 Info With Proud Boys
Lt. Shane Lamond of the Metro Police Department had been privately communicating with the Proud Boys since 2019.
These Sisters Fight to Keep Their Community From Becoming a “Sacrifice Zone”
Jo and Joy Banner are fighting to preserve the health and history of St. John the Baptist Parish amid industry threats.
Report: Archives Has Proof Trump Knew He Couldn’t Declassify Docs on His Own
Trump has wrongly claimed, several times, that he could declassify documents just by thinking about doing so.
Labor Officials: Iowa GOP’s Child Labor Bill Would Violate Federal Law
Proposals like allowing children to work in meat coolers violate federal child labor safeguards, officials say.
Hospitals in 2 States Broke Law When Denying Abortion to a Miscarrying Patient
The Biden administration says failing to act violates a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care.
3 Tennessee Teens Overdosed and 2 Died. Now the Survivor Is Charged With Murder.
Overdose deaths continue to rise, but harm reduction advocates say criminalizing drug use won’t save lives.