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House GOP Pushes Bill Targeting Food Assistance for the Poor
The legislation would impose more harsh work requirements on certain recipients amid growing food insecurity.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Leave
Illinois law now allows workers to accrue paid leave to use “for any reason of the employee’s choosing.”
Black Student Sues School After Teacher Assaulted Her for Not Reciting Pledge
Federal precedent and South Carolina state law stipulate that students are not required to recite the pledge.
Bill Could Disenfranchise Descendants of Enslaved Africans on Island in Georgia
The bill, passed without input from Sapelo Island's Geechee residents, could further erase their history and lineage.
“Another Massive Climate Disappointment”: Biden Slammed for Oil Project Approval
The Willow project, as proposed by ConocoPhillips, has been dubbed a “carbon bomb” by climate advocates.
Texas Judge Sought to Hide Abortion Pill Hearing From Public to Prevent Protests
The highly unusual move is the latest in far right judges’ current streak of judicial activism.
Pence Slams Trump for Jan. 6 in Untelevised Speech But Refuses to Testify to DOJ
Pence is expected to compete for the GOP nomination against Trump in 2024.
Iowa Is Set to Become Eighth State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Families with trans children are considering leaving the state if the governor bans gender-affirming care for youth.
Plastic Waste That Gets Dumped on Poor Countries Is Massively Underestimated
The authors of a new analysis highlight the public health and environmental risks that the plastic exports pose.
Following Bank Collapses, Sanders Calls for Repeal of Trump-Era Deregulation
We can’t pursue more socialism for the rich and “rugged individualism” for everyone else, Sanders said.