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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
| April 2, 2024
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case
| March 26, 2024
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
| March 22, 2024
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.
Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
| March 15, 2024
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
| March 13, 2024
The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting submitted his resignation Tuesday, less than a week after a report defended the department's response to the attack but outraged some family members of the victims.
Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain
| March 12, 2024
Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill's opponents.
Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
| March 12, 2024
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
| March 12, 2024
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here's what you need to know about Texas teachers.
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
| March 6, 2024
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries. Here's what you need to know about the Republican gains in the Texas primaries.
First over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale this month
| March 5, 2024
Upon hitting store shelves, Opill will become the most effective birth control method available without a prescription.
100,000 families to see lower child care costs under new Biden policy
| March 4, 2024
Under the new regulations, child care copayments will be capped at 7% of a family’s income for those participating in certain federal child care programs, applications for these programs will be made more accessible, and child care providers will receive some much needed support.
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
| March 1, 2024
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here's what you need to know about TX's ruling on Darryl George's hair.