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Activists Call for Protests of Iowa Governor’s Anti-Abortion Special Session
Iowa's six-week abortion ban is currently blocked by a judicial injunction.
New Law Aims to Protect Pregnant Workers, But Our Safety Knowledge Falls Short
Experts say not enough is known about which work circumstances and chemical exposures are dangerous for pregnant people.
Oregon Legislature Advances Ballot Question on Ranked-Choice Voting
Two states currently have ranked-choice voting for statewide elections. That number could double by next fall.
Almost 7 Million People Are Predicted to Lose Medicaid Due to “Technicalities”
Of the 15 million expected to lose coverage, nearly 7 million may lose it solely due to clerical or logistical problems.
SCOTUS Ruled in Favor of Voting Rights. Southern Black Voters Made That Happen.
The pro-democracy movement is alive and well in the South, fighting every attempt to drag us back to the Jim Crow era.
Doctors and Hospitals May Face Malpractice Lawsuits for Denying Abortion Care
Experts predict providers who refuse patients abortion care under state bans will face a wave of malpractice lawsuits.
Wyoming Judge Blocks State’s Ban on Abortion Medication
No other state has an explicit ban on abortion medication, which is the most-used abortion method in the U.S.
FL Org Gathers Signatures for Ballot Measure to Undo State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban
The proposal would allow abortions up to the point of “fetal viability,” generally recognized as 24 weeks of pregnancy.
1 Year After “Roe” Overturn, Most Americans Say Ruling Has Been Bad for Country
Eight in ten Americans oppose the new standard created by the Supreme Court because it removed a constitutional right.
California Schools Urged to Create Heat Plans on a Warming Planet
A new policy brief offers a series of recommendations on how schools become more heat-resilient.