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No One’s Access to Abortion Is Guaranteed — No Matter Where You Live
Living in a “blue state” does not guarantee the availability of abortion care to everyone who needs it.
COVID Vaccine Before or During Pregnancy Lessens Risk of Passing Harm to Fetus
Polling data indicates that many pregnant individuals are being influenced by false claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
Amid Backlash, RNC Scraps Plan to Name Trump Presumptive GOP Nominee
Trump needs 1,215 delegates to become the presumptive nominee — so far, he has just 32.
Chicago City Council Delays Voting on a Ceasefire Resolution
A city of Chicago’s size calling for a ceasefire would undoubtedly impact public discourse around Israel’s war on Gaza.
After SCOTUS Rejected His Final Appeal, Alabama Executes Man With Nitrogen Gas
“Tonight, Alabama caused humanity to take a step backwards,” Kenneth Smith said in his final statement.
25 GOP Governors “Stand With Texas” in Defying Supreme Court at Border
Meanwhile, Reps. Greg Casar and Joaquin Castro have called on Biden to take federal control of the Texas National Guard.
Study: Half of Renters Paid Unaffordable Rates in 2022, a Record High
Since 2001, median rents have risen by 21 percent — while renters’ incomes have only increased by 2 percent.
More Than Half of Americans Don’t Have Enough Savings to Cover $1,000 Expense
More than one in five Americans have no emergency savings fund set up at all.
Campaign to Demonize Palestinian Advocacy Shows Cracks at Columbia and in Courts
The double standards have become stark as leaders fail to condemn a chemical attack against a Columbia ceasefire rally.
Half of Young People Say Israel Is Committing Genocide Despite Strong Media Bias
The poll findings are a powerful show of young peoples’ support for Palestinian rights despite widespread repression.