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Two abortion stories, two decades apart, fuel a special election in Alabama
Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands is running on repealing Alabama’s abortion ban and sharing her own story in a competitive March 26 election.
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Florida’s rule against updating gender on driver’s licenses may violate federal law
Democrats in Congress and several legal experts believe that Florida’s rule likely takes the state out of compliance with the Real ID Act.
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Missouri doulas give up wages to serve women on Medicaid. Legislators hope to fix that.
Doulas and birth centers are considered part of the solution to Missouri’s ‘unacceptable’ maternal mortality crisis. But current law makes it difficult to help mothers most in need.
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Biden announces $6 billion in student debt relief for public service workers
An estimated 78,000 teachers, firefighters and nurses are among the group of borrowers who will see their debts canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Republican Eric Hovde blamed societal problems on single moms in his first Senate bid. Will he do it again?
Hovde is challenging Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a Wisconsin race that could help determine Senate control.
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Many people now rely on telehealth to access abortion pills — but the Supreme Court could change that
Next week, the court will hear arguments in a case that could restrict the use of mifepristone, which a growing number of Americans get without an in-person appointment.
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‘I’m in the room, I’m on the court’: Minnesota’s first Black chief justice talks about the importance of representation
Natalie Hudson spoke with The 19th about the changing face of leadership in her state, and the importance of making space for yourself.
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The Amendment: Behind the Trump Indictments with Melissa Murray
In this episode of The Amendment, legal expert and co-host Melissa Murray joins the show to cover the latest developments surrounding the Trump indictments.
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Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping
The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.
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Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say
Two recent reports detail the challenges they face and provide a roadmap for services that acknowledge their intersecting identities.