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Black women say an Amtrak project threatens their Baltimore neighborhood’s homes — and children
Residents have worked hard to revive historic Reservoir Hill. A federally funded railroad project could jeopardize their progress and their health, according to a civil rights complaint.
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Two years after Roe’s overturn, there are more abortions in America — but they’re harder to get
Abortion has become more diffuse, thanks to the rise of telehealth and abortion pills. Both are under fire in the courts and state legislatures.
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Supreme Court upholds law barring those with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms
At issue was a 1994 federal gun control law, and whether it conflicted with a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.
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Planning parenthood for incarcerated men
An innovative sex-ed curriculum in Southern California is teaching incarcerated men about consent, birth control, and dismantling masculinity.
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Democrats, worried about future of medication abortion, push to repeal Comstock Act
The legislation addressing the 1873 anti-obscenity law is part of an effort to keep abortion and other reproductive issues front and center for voters.
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‘You represent us’: What it’s like to lobby for abortion rights from a red state
Personal stories have taken center stage in reproductive rights advocacy. The 19th shadowed three women who took their stories to the Hill — and hoped their Republican lawmakers would listen.
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Lack of child care is preventing small businesses from growing, survey finds
Owners are struggling to retain employees who can’t find affordable or quality care. They want candidates to address the issue this election cycle.
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One state radically boosted new teacher pay — and upset a lot of teachers
Under a new law, all Arkansas teachers earn more money but now districts face another set of problems.
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The Amendment: Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For with Jamelle Bouie
In this episode of the Amendment, we’re celebrating Juneteenth with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. Errin and Jamelle break down the history of the holiday.
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A school shooting in Tennessee sparked activism — and now frustration
Tennessee joined eight other states in allowing school employees to carry guns on K-12 campuses. Students and educators worry it could do more harm than good.