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abortion-rights
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Is Literally Taking Us Back 160 Years!' Biden Roasts Trump For Claiming Abortion Working Very Brilliantly' In States

President Biden criticizes Trump for undermining abortion rights and pushing state-level regulations, emphasizing the importance of federal protection for women's rights. [ more ]
Kqed
3 weeks ago
Law

California Proposes Law to Allow Arizona Doctors to Perform Abortions Amid Ban | KQED

Conservative states limiting abortion rights while others protect them. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme court hears rightwing challenge to emergency abortion care in hospitals live

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the Biden administration's requirement for hospitals to perform abortions in emergencies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

US supreme court to hear arguments in key case on emergency abortion care

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Emtala law's application in emergency abortions, impacting abortion rights under conservative majority. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump declines to endorse national abortion ban, says limits should be left to the states

Trump believes abortion limits should be decided by states, not a national ban.
He supports the idea that individual states should determine abortion laws. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Says States Should Decide Abortion, But Critics Note He'd Sign a Nationwide Ban

Trump supports state-by-state abortion decisions.
Contradiction between Trump's stance and majority public opinion on abortion. [ more ]
moreabortion-rights
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Two Lawsuits, in Texas and Idaho, Highlight Fight Over Emergency Medicine Law

Pressure on Supreme Court to settle federal law pre-empting state abortion bans. [ more ]
donald-trump
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Anti-Abortion Groups Deeply Disappointed' Over New Trump Statement for Not Supporting a Federal Ban

Trump supports state laws over federal ban on abortion, acknowledges Supreme Court's role in decision. Mixed reactions follow statement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

What the Civil Fraud Ruling Means for Trump's Finances and His Empire

Donald Trump found liable for civil fraud
Trump penalized nearly $355 million plus interest [ more ]
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Truthout
5 days ago
Medicine

New Doctors Are Avoiding Residencies in States With Abortion Restrictions

Medical students consider state abortion laws in residency decisions. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Seattle Children's Hospital reach settlement on trans care

Texas Attorney General settled with Seattle Children's Hospital regarding information on gender-affirming care for trans youth in Texas. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Medicine

SCOTUS weighs strict abortion ban against emergency care law

The Supreme Court will decide on cases related to abortion regulations and emergency medical care, with implications for federal protections and state laws. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Austin

In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders

Texas has implemented laws limiting protests against Israel, creating challenges for students and employees. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 12.14.23 - Austin Monitor

The City Council of Austin, Texas is facing a deadline to end the Seaholm TIRZ, which critics argue is not a good use of property taxes.
The Council is also voting on reducing parkland dedication requirements and changing city code to comply with new state laws. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Assessment Map: May 2024 Update

Maine passes transgender sanctuary bill making it safe for trans people, while Idaho and Alabama face increased risks with anti-trans bills. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Law

5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion Ban

The case before the Supreme Court questions Idaho's near-total abortion ban violating federal law on emergency care, potentially affecting multiple states and raising broader legal implications. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Law

Florida: Six-week abortion ban to take effect DW 04/01/2024

The Florida Supreme Court upheld a 15-week abortion ban signed by Governor DeSantis.
The decision now paves the way for a six-week ban on abortions in Florida. [ more ]
Privacy professionals
Electronic Frontier Foundation
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Americans Deserve More Than the Current American Privacy Rights Act

Federal bill may freeze consumer data privacy protections, urge for improvements in the American Privacy Rights Act. [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Ad Industry Urgently Needs Consistent Privacy Standards | AdExchanger

Standardization in privacy compliance is crucial due to the increasing regulations at both state and federal levels.
Regulators are emphasizing the need for proactive compliance and swift enforcement in the realm of data privacy. [ more ]
Therecord
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

State privacy laws have been crippled by big tech, new report says

Weak privacy laws in the tech industry
No states received an 'A' grade [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
Education

Which states are restricting, or requiring, lessons on race, sex and gender

Blue states focus on teaching Black or Native American history, red states restrict certain race-related concepts.
States shift focus to regulating teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Florida school requires parental consent for pupils to listen to Black author's book

Florida school faces backlash for requiring written consent for students to engage with a Black author's book.
Schools in Florida are implementing permission slips to comply with state laws restricting discussions on race, gender, and sexual orientation. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Nebraska Republicans May Take the One Electoral Vote Biden Needs Most

States can allocate electoral votes as they wish within one-person, one-vote principles.
Maine and Nebraska have unique systems giving electoral votes based on congressional districts. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
San Francisco

Neighboring San Jose cities face development woes along borders - San Jose Spotlight

Residents struggle with powerless appeal over fast-tracked housing development under SB 35.
City officials are limited in preventing large developments on the city's border due to state laws. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Sacramento, other California cities would have to conserve far less water in new rules

Gov. Newsom signed 92% of new laws, including a ban on gas leaf blowers. Water conservation rules in California have been eased, leading to less long-term savings. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Selling Weed, but Making It Fashion

Ms. Heyman launched Edie Parker's line of cannabis accessories, inspired by midcentury design.
She aimed to create cannabis products that are treated like bar accessories, considered, playful, and meant to be displayed. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Business intelligence

As Congress lags, states have taken the lead in regulating the emerging AI industry

States are taking the lead in regulating the artificial intelligence industry
Congress has been slow to pass laws regarding AI regulation [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Health

Insurance Companies Flout State Laws Made to Safeguard Cancer Treatment Access

Health insurers are refusing to cover expensive treatments, despite state laws requiring them to do so.
CAR-T therapy, a cutting-edge treatment for cancer, is being denied to patients by insurance companies.
State legislators have passed laws to ensure access to critical medical care, but insurers are still finding ways to avoid paying for expensive treatments. [ more ]
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