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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.
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.