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A year after Roe’s fall, fears of US abortion bans become reality

Many states have passed restrictions, and inequalities along racial and economic lines have widened – but there is hope

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights

A judge's ruling that struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to opponents of such laws

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Louisiana to vote on ballot measure establishing a state constitutional right to worship in October

In October, Louisiana voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide in the state constitution that “the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection.” Under the amendment, a legal challenge brought…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23, 2023

US dark-money fund spends millions to back Republican attorneys general

Concord Fund, linked to Federalist Society co-chair Leonard Leo, a lavish supporter of Republican Attorneys General Association

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023

A year since Dobbs, these are the many ways states are protecting abortion

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2023

DeSantis warps definition of freedom

Florida's Republican governor weaponizes "freedom" to crack down on his perceived enemies

Salon · Jun 23, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: What drove population changes last year in different race, ethnic groups in US

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The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Cannon signals trial in "Trump country"

“For years, it’s been a very conservative venue," Florida trial attorney says

Salon · Jun 23, 2023

New York could become the latest state to ban noncompetes

There's new energy from states around limiting these often-criticized agreements.

Axios · Jun 23, 2023

Americans dislike both Biden and Trump

But the “meh” vote normally favors the incumbent. The trick, one pundit says, is to tout Biden’s legislative accomplishments and remind people of all the terribly unpopular things Republicans have in mind.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023