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Democrats Reintroduce Federal Trans Bill of Rights Amid GOP Attacks
The bill declares the federal government has a duty to protect trans and nonbinary people from discrimination.
Canadian Police Arrest Indigenous Protesters in Clash Over Pipeline Construction
Land defenders say the pipeline's construction and policing violates both Wet'suwet'en and Canadian laws.
Trump Indicted on Criminal Charges in NY as 3 Other Investigations Continue
Trump has become the first former president ever to face criminal charges, with more potentially on their way.
Texas Pushes Draconian Drag Ban Bills Amid Unprecedented Assault on Trans Rights
Drag performers donned bright pink wigs and makeup to testify against anti-trans bills at the Texas Capitol this week.
Week After UN Report Warning of Climate Disaster, GOP Passes Huge Pro-Oil Bill
The sweeping bill contains a litany of provisions long lobbied for by the oil and gas industry.
19 Protesters Arrested as Kentucky Republicans Override Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
“Trans kids are under attack,” protesters chanted during debate on the bill. “What do we do? Stand up fight back!”
West Virginia Health Providers Plan New Clinic to Circumvent State Abortion Ban
“We told y’all we weren’t going back!” said one reproductive justice activist in the state.
Montana Bill to Narrowly Define Sex Is Most Expansive Yet, Experts Say
It would effectively prevent trans and gender-nonconforming people from being protected by anti-discrimination laws.
Bush-Nominated Judge Strikes Down Free HIV, Cancer Screenings in Major Ruling
The decision is a huge blow to the Affordable Care Act.
Missouri GOP Seeks to Eliminate All Funding for Public Libraries in State Budget
Missouri Republicans’ proposal may violate the state constitution.