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Texas AG Ken Paxton Asked Agency to Compile List of Trans Residents in the State
“Nothing good ever comes out of the government creating a list of people from a marginalized community,” a critic said.
Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Are Laying a Groundwork to Escape Oversight From Courts
Conservatives are trying to make it so that their abortion bans, among other things, aren’t subject to court rulings.
NAFTA’s Imposed Poverty Paved the Way for Mexico’s Informal Work Economy
Roughly 60 percent of people employed in Mexico are informal workers with no safety net.
DACA Deal for “Dreamers” Appears to Be Fizzling as Texas GOP Pulls Back Support
Democrats fear no progress will be made in the next legislative session when Republicans will have control of the House.
Climate Crisis Is Profoundly Disrupting Conditions in the Arctic, New Study Says
The Arctic is getting rainier and seasons are shifting, with broad consequences for people, ecosystems and wildlife.
DeSantis Demands Study of COVID Vaccines
Without providing specifics, DeSantis made unfounded insinuations of “wrongdoing” by those who created the vaccines.
Climate Groups Decry Schumer’s Plan to Force Vote on Manchin’s “Dirty Deal”
Environmentalists say the permitting bill would expedite harmful fossil fuel projects and weaken environmental laws.
“The Death Penalty Is Immoral”: Oregon Governor Commutes All Death Row Sentences
“Justice is not advanced by taking a life,” Democratic Gov. Kate Brown said.
McConnell Blames Trump for Poor “Candidate Quality” in Senate Midterm Races
The Senate Minority Leader said Trump's endorsements in GOP primaries hindered the party in the general election.
Musk Pledged $6B to Solve World Hunger But Gave It to His Own Foundation Instead
Instead of giving the money to charity, Musk likely “donated” the money for tax-dodging purposes.