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KS trans bill may include genital checks

The passage of the anti-trans bill into law “breaks my heart,” said Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

In DeSantis' shadow, Florida Democrats fight to be relevant

Things are so bad for the Florida Democratic Party that the arrests of its party chair and Senate minority leader could be seen as a positive

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Kansas lawmakers send bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors to governor

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature approved a third bill regulating the lives of transgender Kansans on Friday, this time banning hormone therapy and gender transition surgery for minors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

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Kansas lawmakers advance unproven abortion pill ‘reversal’ legislation to Kelly’s desk

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers approved a policy early Friday morning requiring abortion providers and pharmacists to inform patients of an unproven treatment to “reverse” mifepristone, the first drug used in a medication abortion.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

As New College transforms, 7 faculty are asked to drop bids for tenure

In an unprecedented move, New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran has asked seven faculty members to withdraw their applications for tenure ahead of the school’s April board of trustees meeting, according to Steven Shipman, president of the school’s faculty union.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Donald Trump forced to admit he's one inch shorter than he claims in court paperwork

During his arraignment at a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, over his alleged 34 alleged counts of falsifying business records, Donald Trump stated that he is 6 feet and 2 inches tall

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

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Schumer and McConnell call for Russia to release WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in rare joint statement

‘Let there be no mistake: journalism is not a crime,’ party leaders say

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

First state law to criminalize abortion ‘trafficking’ may inspire others

Amid a flood of residents fleeing states that ban abortions to seek legal procedures or medication elsewhere, Idaho has become the first state to try to stem that exodus — at least for minors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

‘A step in the right direction’: Guardian readers on Trump’s charges

Seven people share their views on the former president being charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the hush money case

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023

Only a third of Americans think Biden deserves to be reelected in 2024, new poll suggests

Only 44 per cent of Democrats want Mr Biden on a general election ballot next year

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

GOP surprised by ferocious backlash

The GOP is an authoritarian, extremist political party that is out of the mainstream of American life

Salon · Apr 7, 2023

Democrats won a vital Wisconsin judgeship. But voting rights aren’t safe

Until we address gerrymandering nationwide, the good news from Wisconsin could be a temporary victory

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023

Abortion pill plan clears Kansas Legislature; veto expected

Abortion opponents have pushed a bill through the Kansas Legislature to require providers to tell patients that a medication abortion can be “reversed” once it’s started

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

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The Conversation · Apr 7, 2023

Efforts to ban critical race theory have been put forth in all but one state – and many threaten schools with a loss of funds

Few topics in education have dominated the news over the past few years as much as efforts to ban critical race theory from the nation’s schools. The topic is so pervasive that researchers at the UCLA School of Law Critical Race Studies Program have created a new database to track…

The Week · Apr 7, 2023

Ron DeSantis: a faltering White House bid

“Is Ron DeSantis not yet ready for prime time?” asked Matt Lewis on The Daily Beast. Many Republicans thought the Florida governor had the best shot at wrestling the 2024 GOP presidential nomination away from Donald Trump, but his performance over recent weeks “has not instilled confidence”.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr files to run for president

The environmental lawyer previously had to apologise for comparing vaccine mandates to Holocaust

Axios · Apr 7, 2023

The GOP's epic losing streak

The GOP's political trouble has been unfolding slowly but unmistakably.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Fresh off Brandon Johnson’s election, how will the Chicago Teachers Union move from outside agitators to insiders?

The union has spent years fighting the policies of the political establishment. Now, one of its own must deal with the realities of governing.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

Republican legislators in Kansas have approved a proposal to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bizarre new theory about Trump’s arrest

Georgia Republican travelled to New York for the former president’s arraignment

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check: ‘That son is me’

In the criminal indictment unsealed on Tuesday, prosecutors allege a check made out to Mr Trump’s former ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen was falsely recorded in the Trump Organization’s business records

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Commentary: Don't underestimate the strengths of Alvin Bragg's case against Donald Trump

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment of former President Donald Trump takes an open-ended approach to the charges that some critics of the unprecedented prosecution see as a weakness. What the detractors have overlooked are the substantial and unanticipated legal and factual strengths in the case Bragg outlined.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Commentary: Tricia Cotham once spoke of her abortion. Will she help NC Republicans restrict it?

In 2015, Rep. Tricia Cotham stood on the floor of the North Carolina House of Representatives and bravely spoke about her own experience with abortion.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2023

Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

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