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Republicans Attack Abortion Rights Ballot Initiatives in Several States
At least 139 bills that would impact the ballot initiative process have been introduced in state legislatures this year.
Corporate Funders Dropped Insurrectionist Attorneys General. Now They’re Back.
Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot have all resumed funding the pro-January 6 Republican Attorneys General Association.
Pentagon Leaks Reveal UAE Lobbyists May Have Hidden Close Ties With Russia
In 2022 the United Arab Emirates spent over $36 million on lobbying in the U.S.
A New Bill in Oregon Could Criminalize Environmental Protest as “Terrorism”
The Democrat-controlled state could become the 20th in the U.S. to enact a so-called critical infrastructure law.
Tennessee Wants to Take Land From Black Residents to Benefit a Ford Plant
Eminent domain has long been used by the state to take land from Black communities for less than what it's worth.
New Documentary on Trump Operative Roger Stone Is a Damning Political Thriller
Christoffer Guldbrandsen’s “A Storm Foretold” ends with the Trump adviser expecting arrest for his role in January 6.
Workers Fighting Union-Busting May Have a New Legal Tool at Their Disposal
A class-action lawsuit against a California-based grocery retailer could set a new precedent against union-busters.
FDA Still Struggles to Inspect Foreign Drug Manufacturers After COVID Delays
A series of deaths linked to bacteria-tainted eyedrops produced overseas has raised alarm over a lag in FDA inspections.
PACT Act Faces Uphill Battle to Address Chemical Poisoning of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is unprepared for a flood of claims from veterans disabled by toxic exposure.
Chilean President Announces Plan to Slowly Nationalize Lithium Industry
Leftist President Gabriel Boric promised to share mining benefits with indigenous communities, but may face opposition.