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Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session
How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast
Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Renée Good's Mom Wanted Trump to Protect Her Family. Her Daughter Was Killed by ICE.
Hinojosa Hates the Culture War
Today in Supreme Court History: September 25, 1981
Support Global Voices’ Spotlight: Big Tech and Authoritarianism
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The governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare in Mississippi. Where is the money going?
Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression
The Toxicology Report on 2 Dead Students Isn't Back. But the Kratom Panic Is Already Here.
My boomer mom’s cheap online shopping habit drives me nuts
My boomer mom’s cheap online shopping habit drives me nuts
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Marshall Ramsey: Farming and fuming
Mississippi attendance law brings new rules for student absences
Former Capitol Police officers testify in their manslaughter trial
Sierra Club report: Clean energy efforts fail to make the grade in Mississippi
US Rep. Trent Kelly running for top GOP spot on House Armed Services Committee
US Rep. Trent Kelly running for top GOP spot on House Armed Services Committee
Iranian American Organization Sues Trump to Demand End to War on Iran
Democrat Files 26 Impeachment Articles Against Trump Over War, ICE, Corruption
DHS Claim of 16K Noncitizen Voters in Nevada Falls to 0 After State Inquiry
Poll: Approval of Socialism at Record High as Capitalist Principles Hit New Lows
The Billionaire Tax Could Be Defeated by 2 Other Tax Measures — Here’s How
Pesticide Linked to Cancer Pollutes 25 Percent of US River and Stream Miles
Processing Error Could Disenfranchise Tens of Thousands of Voters in Texas
Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Iran War Powers Resolution — Again
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Candidates for Hinds district attorney spar over corruption, dysfunction and jail crowding
Candidates for Hinds district attorney spar over corruption, dysfunction and jail crowding
Abortion Is on the Ballot Again as Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve
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The Center Square3h
Analyst: School phone bans fail to address deeper issues
(The Center Square) – As more states ban phones in K-12 classrooms to reduce distractions and improve student engagement, an analyst says these policies do not address the deeper academic problems fac
The Center Square3h
Texas adds 159,000 jobs over the year, leads U.S. in growth
(The Center Square) - Texas continues to lead the U.S. in job growth, adding 159,400 jobs over the year for an annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the national rate by 0.7%, according to the latest
The Center Square4h
U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri congressional map
(The Center Square) — The U.S Supreme Court blocked a Missouri congressional map favoring Republicans from going into effect for a third time.
The Center Square4h
Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state's hungry families
(The Center Square) – Approximately $15 million of California’s taxpayer money is shoring up the federally-run Local Food Purchase Assistance Program after the federal government made cuts.
Common Dreams7h
Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ad Violates the Hatch Act
A television ad boosting the image of President Donald Trump, which was paid for by government funds, violates laws prohibiting the use of government resources for propaganda, the Hatch Act, and other
Common Dreams7h
Following SCOTUS Ruling, Common Cause Vows Immediate Legal Action Against Any Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters Using Flawed System
Common Cause condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling today allowing the federal government to continue using the flawed SAVE system.
Global Voices7h
Movement from behind your gadget
Online vs offline protest, how effective it is?
Common Dreams8h
SCOTUS Greenlights the Misuse of Social Security Data
The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, in response to today’s Supreme Court decision greenlighting the use of Social Security data for determining voter el
Reason Magazine7h
Anthropic's "Supply Chain Risk" Designation Stemmed from Its Refusing to Agree to Contract Terms, Not Its Speech
From Judge Gregory Katsas, joined by Judge Neomi Rao, in today's D.C. Circuit decision in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War:
Reason Magazine8h
As Police Misuse Flock Cameras, 2 Senators From Opposite Parties Demand More Oversight
It seems that automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are constantly in the news.
ProPublica10h
Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
A Colorado manufacturer of a popular brand of marijuana vapes warned dispensaries last week that it is recalling products due to contamination by methylene chloride, a chemical the Environmental Prote
Reason Magazine11h
Anthropic's Claims Over Its "Supply Chain Risk" Exclusion by Department of War Rejected
Some excerpts from today's long majority opinion by Judge Gregory Katsas, joined by Judge Neomi Rao, in today's D.C. Circuit decision in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War:
The Conversation5h
In ‘NAZA,’ Israeli whistleblowers’ revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza reflect a longer history of Palestinian isolation
There’s a powerful scene in Moroccan-French-Israeli filmmaker Simone Bitton’s 2004 documentary “Wall,” which tells the story of the construction of the West Bank barrier, a 448-mile – or 721-kilometer
Inside Climate News6h
Climate Crisis Is No Longer a ‘Distant Warning,’ UN Leader Says
This week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York featured pleas for urgent action on climate change, with heads of state and Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the window for actio
The Conversation7h
Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center
Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account?
The Conversation8h
Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security
Amid the chorus of voices calling for a slowdown in AI advancement and more government regulation and oversight of the technology, one prominent contrarian voice stands out: that of Donald J. Trump.
Yale Climate Connections4h
Nolo traerá inundaciones, fuerte oleaje y vientos a Hawái; Gonzalo se forma en el Atlántico
Las tormentas del Atlántico serán de corta duración, mientras que los potentes huracanes del Pacífico persisten y el noreste de Estados Unidos se enfrenta a una intensa tormenta nor’easter.
Mongabay6h
How new is the first ‘new-to-science’ cat discovered in more than 100 years?
Scientists have described a species of tiger cat that was previously unknown to science. From Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests, it is the first discovery of a living novel cat species in more than
Yale Climate Connections7h
Nolo to bring flood, surf, and wind to Hawaii; Gonzalo develops in the Atlantic
Atlantic storms will be short-lived, while powerful Pacific hurricanes persist and the Northeast battles a potent nor’easter.
Mongabay8h
NGOs call on Vantara to end all wild animal imports permanently
A coalition of 27 global wildlife conservation and animal welfare organizations urged Vantara to permanently end all wild animal imports. The billionaire-run zoo in India, funded by the philanthropic
Federal Reserve6h
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Investigate Midwest8h
Your access code for our data center conversation is inside
Andy and Tammy Orem will join Investigate Midwest and UpRoot for a virtual conversation about their family’s experience, the community response and what they want more people to understand about what’
Reason Magazine6h
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional
What started as a "narrow constitutional exception" now "threatens to swallow the protection it was meant only to qualify," according to an amicus brief filed last week by the Cato Institute asking th
Chalkbeat7h
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay on school integration sparks a reckoning for parents and education advocates
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Chalkbeat9h
Indiana releases ILEARN results for individual schools as state preps new accountability system
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The 19th News10h
The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
These Texas advocates call themselves “lionesses” for a reason: They say backing down is not in their nature.
Reason Magazine3h
Lightning Strikes Thrice
The sun is setting shortly and I'm on the go, so my comments about the Missouri order will be brief.
Reason Magazine7h
College Founded by 'Christian Nationalist' Pastor Claims Religious Discrimination by Zoning Officials
A small Christian college founded by controversial, self-described "libertarian theocrat" and "Christian nationalist" pastor Doug Wilson claims in a new lawsuit that officials in Moscow, Idaho, are us
Reason Magazine8h
"I Will Not Stand for Being Jerked Around … by Any Lawyer Who Practices Before Me"
From Judge Colleen McMahon in Freeman v. Deebs-Elkenaney (S.D.N.Y.) Monday:
Reason Magazine9h
Texas Court Refuses to Enforce Pakistan Court's Divorce Judgment, in $100M-Marital-Community-Asset Case
From Azhar v. Choudhri, decided today by the Texas Supreme Court:
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