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Republican on Elections Commission Faces Removal for Rejecting Trump’s Lies
Margaret Rose Bostelmann has faced the wrath of the Wisconsin GOP for defending the integrity of the 2020 election.
Teens Are Being Left to Detox From Opioids Without Medication
Most areas of the U.S. lack facilities that offer medically managed withdrawal for patients under 18.
Study: Police Drug Seizures Raise Overdose Risk
2022 saw 109,000 drug overdose deaths and it is projected to surge to 165,000 by 2025.
Texas Judge Halts Abortion Ban for Risky Pregnancies
Judge Mangrum grants temporary injunction on Texas ban for risky pregnancies, Supreme Court appeal follows.
Federal Court Rules Against Jim Crow-Era Disenfranchisement Law in Mississippi
“It's just as unconstitutional today as it was when it was enacted,” ACLU national legal director David Cole said.
Employer Debt Traps Violate Workers’ Rights, Federal Regulators Say
Labor advocates say employer-driven debt is a form of illegal union-busting, and regulators appear poised to crack down.
Ocean Surface Temperatures Break Global Record Set in 2016
The average daily global temperature of the ocean's surface is expected to rise even further as El Niño strengthens.
Atlanta Mayor’s Office Files for Stay on Federal Stop Cop City Injunction
A federal lawsuit extended the petition deadline and opened the process to DeKalb County residents.
Republicans Are Making It Harder to Pass Citizen-Led Ballot Measures on Abortion
Abortion advocates say the current anti-ballot measure efforts are taking on a renewed pace and ferocity.
WV Governor Send National Guard to TX to Support Inhumane Border Policy
The mission, which will cost West Virginians $600,000, was widely condemned by immigrant advocates.