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GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America ActAhead of elections this year, some states are putting into effect new measures, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, that could impact married women, trans people and others who change their names. -
Federal grants can save the lives of abuse victims. $200 million is sitting unspent.Changes made by the White House are preventing the distribution of funds meant to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking. This year’s grants are missing too.
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What leading Planned Parenthood is like nowAs the political energy around abortion rights shifts, Alexis McGill Johnson is navigating the future direction of the organization.
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Liberals expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme CourtLiberal Judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar on Tuesday for an open seat on the state’s high court.
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Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stopState Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?
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Pam Bondi out as attorney generalBondi, the second Cabinet member to be ousted by President Trump, faced widespread criticism over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files.
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They protested at No Kings. Now they’re running for office.“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
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Young women feel left behind under Trump’s economyWomen across the political spectrum shared their pessimism about the job market and rising prices with two focus groups. -
She followed a civil rights hero to Alabama. It shaped her path to power.Jocelyn Benson’s journey to the Michigan governor’s race began with Viola Liuzzo, a mother from Detroit who set out for Selma in March of 1965 to join the fight for voting rights.
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Kat Abughazaleh loses primary election bid for Illinois U.S. House seatSince the Chicago-area district is drawn to heavily favor Democrats, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is all but destined to win the U.S. House seat in the November midterm elections.