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What the Free Britney Movement Did Next
Armed with an extensive knowledge of the US legal system, Britney fans are now turning their attention to other conservatorship abuse cases.
She Tried to Steal $15 Pants as a Teen. The Fines Devastated Her Family.
The U.S. is finally reconsidering whether the massive fines and fees often levied against children and their families are fair.
The GOP Is Making It Harder to Vote in Georgia to Ensure They Never Lose Again
Democrats won Georgia for the first time in a generation last election—and Republicans want to make sure that doesn’t happen again.
Republicans Want You to Call This Anti-Abortion Hotline If You Want the Procedure in Arkansas
The Arkansas state Legislature—which is dominated by Republicans—passed a measure that would legally require people who want an abortion to call before undergoing the procedure.
AOC and Bernie Are Teaming Up to Get Biden to Declare Climate Change a National Emergency
“We are in the midst of a climate emergency. It is time for the United States to act like it.”
It Took a 9-Year-Old Being Pepper-Sprayed for New York to Realize Cops Shouldn’t Mace Kids
New York lawmakers proposed new legislation this week after a Rochester cops pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl.
Here’s How Queer Indians Feel About Not Being Able to Get Married or Adopt Kids
"I don't think that we can manage to protect ourselves and I don't see why I should bring a child into this situation."
Doctors Are Selling Vaccine Exemptions in California. The State Is Coming for Them.
One San Diego doctor, who’s responsible for one-third of all medical exemptions in the state, charges $180 per appointment.
Justin Trudeau Announces Plans to Fine Social Media Companies for Fake News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the planned "digital charter" to tackle online extremism, disinformation, and transparency, on Thursday.
Bernie's latest Medicare for All bill has a key difference from his last one
The legislation was co-signed by four other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates.
California is trying to make sure something like "Operation Varsity Blues" never happens again
Democratic state lawmakers unveiled a package of bills that would make it harder for rich kids to buy their way into college.
Arkansas Passes Bill to Prevent Sale of 'Cauliflower Rice'
The new labeling law is meant to protect producers in the Southern state, which has a large rice industry.