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Arizona Lawmaker Details Harrowing Abortion Ordeal on State Senate Floor
State laws “interfered” with Eva Burch's ability to get an abortion, the state senator said.
Biden Calls on Netanyahu to Jointly Develop “Alternative Plan” to Rafah Invasion
Mustafa Barghouti discusses Israel’s latest military actions, the status of the ceasefire negotiations, and more.
ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts
Internal records reveal the man recently found dead at a privately run ICE prison spent nearly four years in solitary.
LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Inclusive Curriculum Law Enacted in Washington
“This will instill so much hope in the lives of kids,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman said.
Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s Felony Disenfranchisement Laws Moves Forward
Virginia's expansion of felony disenfranchisement violates an 1870 federal statute, the lawsuit contends.
New Federal Rules for Native Remains and Artifacts Give Power to Tribes
The rules apply to public universities and museums, as well as private institutions that have received federal funds.
Critics Decry Trump’s Downplaying of “Bloodbath” Comments
Examined alongside other violent rhetoric he's employed, Trump's comments are deeply troubling, commentators say.
Canadian Parliament Resolution Calls for Ending Arms Exports to Israel
Canada exported an estimated $28.5 million worth of military equipment to Israel in the three months after October 7.
Indiana Law Could Endanger Tenure for Professors Who Speak Out Against Racism
The law “is clearly racist,” said David Greene Sr., president of University Alliance for Racial Justice in Indiana.
As a Social Worker, I Know Oregon’s Recriminalization of Drugs Impedes Treatment
Oregon’s move to recriminalize drugs sets people up to fail. We need evidence-based help beyond treatment alone.