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Sanders Says Democrats Must End Filibuster to Protect Abortion Access
If the GOP can end the filibuster for anti-Democratic reasons, Democrats can do so to protect abortion access, he said.
Senate Expands Police Presence for SCOTUS in Response to Peaceful “Roe” Protests
Protesters have gathered in front of justices' homes in response to news that the court is set to undo Roe v. Wade.
Nobel Laureates and Former World Leaders Push Biden to Fund Global COVID Fight
“Billions of people are being ignored as many parts of the rich world turn away from them,” the experts warned.
Child Care Workers and Parents Unite to Demand Livable Wages and Affordable Care
Child care workers and the families they support declared a nationwide “strike” on Monday.
Scientists Say Earth Has 50-50 Chance of Hitting 1.5°C by 2026
The World Meteorological Association warned that political leaders are failing to rein in fossil fuel use.
Minnesota Lawmaker Proposes Eradicating Funding for Early Childhood Education
The societal impacts and benefits of early childhood education have been widely acknowledged.
After “Roe” Leak, Clarence Thomas Moaned That Supreme Court Is Being “Bullied”
Thomas’s comments sparked ire among abortion rights supporters, who pointed out his glaring hypocrisy.
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.