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Wisconsin GOP Candidate for Congress Fined for Bringing Loaded Gun to Airport
Derrick Van Orden, who was at the Capitol on January 6, is running for an open congressional seat in western Wisconsin.
Poll: Most Americans Want Congress to Pass a Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
The poll corroborated previous findings that a majority of Americans want “Roe v. Wade” to stay as it is.
Mississippi Governor Leaves Open the Possibility of Banning Some Contraceptives
On two separate TV programs over the weekend, Tate Reeves tried to avoid talking about potential bans on contraception.
Pipeline Company Targets Individual Tribal Members in Court Battle for Line 5
Enbridge's lawsuit takes an adversarial stance against members of the Bad River Ojibwe tribe.
Protesters Plan Sit-Ins Outside Manchin and Sinema’s Offices Over Filibuster
“Arizonans and West Virginians are coming together to take on our obstructionist senators,” the organizers stated.
California May Soon Face Surge of Out-of-State Abortion Patients
If Roe is overturned, then the nearest abortion provider for 2,923 percent more women would be in California.
First Quarter of 2022 Sees Record $1 Billion Spent on Lobbying
While the health industry dominated overall, the top spender of 2022's first quarter was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
McConnell Suggests GOP May Pursue Federal Abortion Ban If “Roe” Is Overturned
Abortion rights advocates warned that a legislative ban is possible if Republicans retake Congress in the midterms.
Lula Officially Launches Campaign to Unseat Far Right President Bolsonaro
Lula served as Brazil's president from 2003 to 2010 and departed office with a striking 83 percent approval rating.
Starbucks Broke the Law More than 200 Times in Campaign to Bust Buffalo Union
“This complaint fully unmasks Starbucks' facade as a 'progressive company,'” said Starbucks Workers United.