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Abortion Bans Could Exacerbate the US’s Already High Rate of Preterm Births
States that restrict abortion have fewer maternal care providers than states with abortion access.
Report Reveals Tape of Trump Pressuring Georgia Official to Overturn Election
Trump urged then-Georgia House Speaker David Ralston to push for a special session to reverse Biden's win.
Opponents Slam Government Approval of $31 Billion Railroad Merger
Amid recent rail disasters, critics warn the move will cost jobs, threaten safety, reduce competition and raise prices.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Republican lawmakers in Arizona have attempted to ban critical race theory three times so far.
Will Harvard’s New President Act to Confront the University’s Legacy of Slavery?
Harvard has historically fought tooth and nail to retain control over the images of enslaved people in its possession.
ACLU Sues US for Using Military-Grade Helicopters to Quell George Floyd Protests
In June of 2020, the National Guard deployed two military helicopters against protesters in D.C.
Honduran Activists Are Protesting “State of Emergency” That Suspends Civil Rights
Activists say the measure implemented as part of a “war on extortion” actually amounts to a criminalization of poverty.
Sanders Says “Much More” Must Be Done After Insulin Maker Announces Price Cuts
Novo Nordisk is planning to cut its insulin prices by up to 75 percent, but it will still remain unaffordable for many.
Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills
Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.
Warren Introduces Bill to Repeal 2018 Dodd-Frank Rollback in Wake of Bank Crisis
The bill would once again ensure that mid-sized banks like Silicon Valley Bank face stricter oversight.