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Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Starts Group to Promote Abortion Rights
Mr. Pritzker’s organization, Think Big America, will support ballot measures to codify or restore abortion rights, seeking to elevate an issue that has energized Democrats.
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News
F.D.A. Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde
The products, often marketed to Black women, have been linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer.
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US
How Kari Lake’s Tactical Retreat on Abortion Could Point the Way for the G.O.P.
Kari Lake, along with other Republicans in battleground states, has come out against a national ban as candidates try to attract general election voters. Anti-abortion activists aren’t pleased.
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Newsom Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination
The News Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have made California the first state in the country to expressly ban discrimination based on caste, stating that the measure was “unnecessary” because it was already covered by existing laws. Gov ...
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Judge Allows Oklahoma Ban on Transition Care for Minors to Take Effect
The News A federal judge in Oklahoma denied a request on Thursday to temporarily block a state law banning gender transition care for those under 18. The law, which also makes it a felony crime for a medical professional to provide the care, goes ...
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Newyork
Abortion Bans by Any Other Name Are Still Abortion Bans
In the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Republican Party has tested out constantly changing talking points and messages on abortion in an attempt to make its anti-abortion policies sound less extreme. Conservatives are even considering ...
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South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Law, Reversing Earlier Decision
The ruling, by a newly all-male bench, allows the state’s new six-week abortion ban to take effect.
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News
Why Wall Street is Gung-ho on the Housing Market
Despite mortgage rates hitting multidecade highs and jitters in the bond market, demand for new homes is strong and prices are rising.
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US
Illinois Supreme Court Clears Way for State’s Sharp Gun Limits
The News The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s ban on certain high-powered guns, including AR-15-style rifles, a major victory for supporters of gun limits in the state. Why It Matters: A sweeping law restricting firearms cleared a ...
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World
City in Mexico Bans Performances of Songs With Misogynistic Lyrics
The city of Chihuahua said it would impose hefty fines on bands that perform songs with lyrics that “promote violence against women.”