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State Legislators Proposed 306 Bills Targeting Trans People in the Past 2 Years
Lawmakers in more than half of U.S. states have sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care.
Police Units Formed by Republicans to Find Widespread Voter Fraud Come Up Short
Experts say election police units are formed to place a chilling effect on the voting process.
Democrats Will Push Electoral College Reform in Final Weeks of House Control
Polling shows that most Americans support the proposed changes, but more want to end the Electoral College altogether.
Peet’s Workers Are Filing to Unionize, Joining Massive Cafe Union Wave
If successful, they would be the first to unionize at the over 330-location chain.
With Biden’s Support, Democrats Push Assault Weapons Ban After Deadly Shootings
Biden said last week that it is “sick” that the U.S. still allows the sale of semi-automatic weapons.
Trump Hosts Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Kanye West, Holocaust Denier Nick Fuentes
Trump claimed he “didn't know” who Fuentes was prior to the meeting and has refused to denounce his antisemitic views.
Trump Demands Election Loser Kari Lake Be “Installed” as Arizona Governor
Lake still hasn't conceded the race, but some of her allies are falsely claiming that the election was fraudulent.
“Congress Must Stand With Rail Workers,” Sanders Says Ahead of Potential Strike
Meanwhile, a House Republican from Pennsylvania said Sunday that Congress will intervene to stop a nationwide strike.
New Law Expands Recourse for Survivors of Sexual Assault Behind Bars in New York
An analysis of DOJ data finds “60% of all sexual violence against inmates is perpetrated by jail or prison staff.”
Post “Roe,” Advocates Fear for the Future of Contraceptive Self-Determination
A climate of misinformation and fear has people feeling they are making their contraceptive choices under duress.