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Military Plans to Investigate GIs for “Symptoms” of Being Trans
The court filing signals a shift from targeting openly trans troops to potentially investigating those who are closeted.

Trump Demands Apology From Maine Gov. Janet Mills for Defending Trans Women
The two had a heated exchange over an executive order banning trans women and girls from playing in women's sports.

Billionaires Advance Fossil Fuels at “Energy Super Bowl” in Houston
Hundreds of climate activists protested the conference’s display of billionaire power and celebration of fossil fuels.

Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections
Bills have been introduced in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey this session.

Canada Is Poised to Become a Partner in the US Assault on Immigrants
Canada is rapidly militarizing its borders as a sweetener deal to placate Trump and dodge the worst of his tariffs.

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown
The near-total abortion ban in Texas has already been deadly. A criminalizing crackdown will make mortality rates worse.

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Portland Is Showing How Immigrant Solidarity Can Resist Trump’s Agenda
As ICE raids ramp up across the country, the Asylum Seeker Solidarity Collective is building trust through mutual aid.

Puerto Rico Faces New Threats to Abortion Rights
Abortion is legal on the island, but a new wave of anti-abortion advocates are pushing restrictions, with some success.

Trump’s Billionaire Commerce Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Social Security
Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that only “fraudsters” would complain if their checks don't arrive this month.

Israel Bombs Gaza’s Only Cancer Hospital as Genocide Continues to Escalate
Israel has already killed at least 700 Palestinians since it ended the ceasefire this week, including 200 children.