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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for the First Amendment case, Counterman v. Colorado
Supreme Court hears arguments in First Amendment case over ‘true threats’
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for the First Amendment case, Counterman v. Colorado
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Abortion activists come together after a Texas federal judge orders ban on mifepristone
Abortion advocates across the country united on Monday during a virtual meeting to respond to a Texas federal judge’s order last week that nullifies the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone.
Abortion activists come together after a Texas federal judge orders ban on mifepristone
Abortion advocates across the country united on Monday during a virtual meeting to respond to a Texas federal judge’s order last week that nullifies the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone.
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On The Global Stage, Jacinda Ardern Was a Climate Champion, But Victories Were Hard to Come by at Home
The departed prime minister left New Zealand with an adaptation plan and a framework for future climate policy, but her ambitions to reduce the country’s emissions eluded her.
On The Global Stage, Jacinda Ardern Was a Climate Champion, But Victories Were Hard to Come by at Home
The departed prime minister left New Zealand with an adaptation plan and a framework for future climate policy, but her ambitions to reduce the country’s emissions eluded her.
read moreThe Gas Stove Debate
New studies have found that gas emissions from stoves may harm our health. However, years of advertising have led many to believe that cooking with gas is the best way to create delicious meals.
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Senators use ‘blue slips’ to exercise power on federal judge appointments
The decision by Sen. Dick Durbin to bring back blue slips leaves some advocating for their end. President Joe Biden would face fewer obstacles for appointing federal judges without the Senate “tradition.”
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Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood
This struggle between Congress and the council illustrates what energizes the long-standing desire for the District of Columbia to gain statehood, according to residents, organizers and government officials.
read moreDemocrats disagree on the Supreme Court’s future when it comes to Sotomayor and Kagan
Some on the political left have called on Justices Sotomayor and Kagan to retire and be replaced with younger liberal justices.
One year later, pro-Ukrainian crowd voices support and hope
The Ukraine Ambassador, Ukrainian organizations, and people who support Ukraine attended the rally.
At Black History Month reception, President Joe Biden says ‘Black History Matters’
At this year’s celebration of Black History Month reception, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the achievements of Black Americans and the administration’s own in the past year.
Most Americans support sending weapons to Ukraine but not troops
Public opinion has shifted over time, with American support declining since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Republicans attack ‘Biden border crisis’ at House Judiciary Committee hearing
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “the Biden Border Crisis,” Republicans attack the Biden administration as soft on undocumented immigration.
First post-Roe March for Life marks shift toward legislative action
Signaling a new legislative focus, the March for Life changed routes to go to the U.S. Capitol in their first post-Roe event.
Faith leaders pray for democracy and healing on Jan. 6 anniversary
Two years after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Christian leaders gathered Friday morning across from the Capitol in remembrance of the day for a sunrise prayer vigil.
Kiggans Flips Virginia’s 2nd District for Republicans
Although the predicted red wave did not occur, Republicans still managed to take control of the House. One of the seats they flipped was Virginia’s 2nd District, where State Senator Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) unseated Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.).
House considers adding non-voting delegate for Cherokee Nation
Establishing the delegate role would represent a historic shift in U.S. relations with the Indian nation. A U.S. House committee concluded Wednesday that the chamber could do so with a simple majority vote.
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