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It’s Easier to Get an Abortion in Mexico Than Texas Now

A decision by Mexico's Supreme Court this week may prompt women in Texas to cross the border into Mexico to terminate their pregnancies.
Emily Green
9.8.21
Catholic Church

Conversion Therapy–Backing Catholic Bishop Quits to Be With Erotica Author Lover

Xavier Novell resigned in August citing “strictly personal reasons.” Attention in Spain is now turning to his prior support of so-called “conversion therapy.”
Sophia Smith Galer
9.8.21
News

NXIVM Co-Founder Nancy Salzman Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

Salzman, who pleaded guilty to racketeering and once suggested children can consent to sex at age 12, has renounced ‘sex cult’ leader Keith Raniere.
Sarah Berman
9.8.21
Capitol Riot

Oath Keeper Snitched on Himself to FBI Agent During Tattoo Session, Docs Say

Roberto Minuta unwittingly poured his heart out to an off-duty FBI agent who’d stopped by for an appointment, according to court documents.
Tess Owen
9.8.21
Crime

Anger at ‘Outrageously Short’ Sentence for Man Who Killed Woman During Sex

Sam Pybus had claimed that Sophie Moss “encouraged and enjoyed” pressure on her neck during sex. His sentence will now be reviewed by the UK Attorney General.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
9.8.21
9/11

Trump Appears to Be Making Stuff Up About 9/11. Again.

Trump also plans to honor the 20th anniversary of the attacks by offering live pay-per-view boxing commentary.
Cameron Joseph
9.8.21
Taliban

A US-Designated Terrorist Will Lead the Taliban's Fight Against ISIS-K

“Send a terrorist to catch a terrorist, indeed,” said a former security contractor for the Afghan government. 
Mitchell Prothero
9.8.21
Tech news

Coinbase Goes Nuclear After SEC Threatens to Sue Over Crypto Loans

The SEC has reportedly blocked the launch of a service where customers can earn interest by lending out crypto in a blow to the emerging industry.
Jordan Pearson
9.8.21
Tech

The ‘Pirate Bay of Science’ Adds 2 Million New Journal Articles

Sci-Hub, a website dedicated to free access of scientific articles, has updated for the first time in a year.
Matthew Gault
9.8.21
Media

Why The Guardian Censored Judith Butler on TERFs

‘Habitual bigots online are going to do their thing, and usually respond to pieces without even reading them.’
Emanuel Maiberg
9.8.21
body

How to Get an Abortion if You’re Under 18

Though it may seem like there are lots of obstacles, you’ve got options and resources to help you get a safe, discreet abortion if you're underage.
Katie Way
9.8.21
Confederate Monuments

Virginia Just Took Down Its Giant Robert E. Lee Statue

The 12-ton statue was the last Confederate symbol standing in Richmond, the former capital of the Confederacy.
Trone Dowd
9.8.21
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