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19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The lawsuit challenges a Health and Human Services declaration last week that bars providers from Medicare and Medicaid.
Japanese American National Museum Is Standing Up to Trump’s Attacks on History
“I just don’t believe for a second that museums can be neutral,” the museum's president and CEO said.
Climate Protesters Face Greater Risk of Crackdown Amid Rising Authoritarianism
A new study found that vilifying protesters in public and through the media has been key to state repression tactics.
In Prison, Holding Handwritten Cards Is a Rare Joy. Illinois Is Taking It Away.
When mail is digitized, it becomes sterile – no longer a precious handwritten card that smells like my gramma’s perfume.
Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal
The change has brought hope to some who fear dying in prison, while others worry it won't save them from such a fate.
ICE Documents Expose Plan to Hold 80,000 People in Warehouses
“They want to build a network of concentration camps,” said one critic.
Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump’s Department of Education
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
Trump Admin to Begin Garnishing Wages for Defaulted Student Loans in January
Wages could be garnished as early as 30 days after borrowers receive notice.
Trump Admin Quietly Bans Veterans’ Abortion Care, Even for Rape and Health Risks
“Trump and his allies won’t stop until they’ve imposed a national abortion ban,” said a reproductive rights advocate.
Coal Miners Were Poised to Win Key Safety Protections. Then Trump Showed Up.
After courting coal miners during his campaign, Trump has left a trail of broken promises.