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Alaska Board of Education Passes Anti-Trans Resolution Without Public Notice
Democratic lawmakers in the state were only notified of the resolution after it passed.
Attempts to Ban Books Hit a Record High in 2022, New Report Says
According to the American Library Association, a record-breaking 2,571 unique titles were targeted last year.
Amazon Sued for Not Disclosing Collection of Customers’ Biometric Data
The plaintiff is requesting damages and an order requiring Amazon to comply with the law.
GOP Is Seeking Rich, Self-Funding Candidates as Party Is Outraised by Democrats
Both major parties have run self-funded candidates in the past, but the GOP is ramping up the practice.
A Police Killing Inside a Hospital: Ben Crump on Death of Irvo Otieno During Mental Health Crisis
Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old aspiring musician, was killed inside a mental health facility in Virginia on March 6.
Democrats Introduce Housing Is a Human Right Act
The legislation provides more than $300 billion for affordable housing and reducing homelessness.
Democrats in Wisconsin Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Rights in State
Wisconsin reverted to a draconian anti-abortion law from 1849 after “Roe” was dismantled.
Labor History Can Help Us Learn to Fight Like Hell
“It's so important for us to know this history,” says author Kim Kelly.
Child Labor Is on the Rise as Republicans See an Answer to Labor Shortages
Anti-immigrant policies and spiraling rates of poverty are driving thousands of children into the U.S. labor market.
Tucker Carlson Begs Biden to Block Manhattan DA From Issuing Trump Indictments
Carlson claimed the grand jury is biased, stating, without evidence, that its members are “overwhelmingly liberal.”