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Montana lawmaker silenced but not silent, vows to fight on

When debate over a gender-affirming care ban escalated into a lengthy fight over civil discourse in statehouses, it vaulted Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr into the national spotlight

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Kansas abortion providers face new rule after veto overriden

Kansas health care providers could face criminal charges over accusations about their care of newborns delivered during certain abortion procedures

The Independent UK

Harris faces new test of political skills in 2024 campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to play a critical role in next year's election as President Joe Biden seeks a second term

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San Francisco to repeal boycott of anti-LGBT states

San Francisco is repealing a ban on city-funded travel to 30 states that it says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights after determining the boycott is doing more harm than good

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Trump loses appeal to stop Pence from testifying in January 6 investigation

Former vice-president is considered a crucial witness since the ex-president pressured him to reject electoral college votes for Biden

The Guardian - US

Proposed ban on corporal punishment in Texas schools fails again

Texas public schools can allow corporal punishment, which includes hitting, spanking, paddling or deliberately inflicting physical pain to discipline students.

The Texas Tribune

Montana Republicans bar transgender lawmaker from the statehouse floor

Zooey Zephyr will be able to vote remotely, however the decision has drawn protests that brought the legislature to a halt

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US Justice Dept sues Tennessee over transgender healthcare law

The law, passed in the state’s Republican-led statehouse, prohibits youth from receiving gender-affirming care.

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Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee

Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban K-12 public school staff from teaching or discussing gender identity and sexual orientation, including in extracurricular activities

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Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances out of committee

Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban K-12 public school staff from teaching or discussing gender identity and sexual orientation, including in extracurricular activities

The Independent UK

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of April 23, Ballotpedia has tracked 137 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 137, Ballotpedia tracked two from April 17-23. Democrats sponsored both bills. The two bills are:

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Trump is a danger to democracy, Biden says

"I know him well and I know the danger he presents to our democracy," Joe Biden says of Donald Trump. "We've been down this road before."

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California Democrats propose tax changes for businesses

Democrats in the California Senate say they want to raise taxes on big businesses so they can cut taxes for small businesses

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House Republicans pressure Biden as they vote to raise debt ceiling in exchange for spending cuts

The House voted 217-215 along party lines to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion

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Abortion hearing witness confronts senators Cruz and Cornyn over her near-death ‘on their watch’

‘I nearly died on their watch’

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Founder of the We Build The Wall group linked to Steve Bannon is sentenced to 4 years

Brian Kolfage previously pleaded guilty for his role in siphoning donations a campaign that promised to help Donald Trump construct a wall along the southern U.S. border.

Reason

Chief Justice Roberts's Letter to Senator Durbin

Last week Senator Dick Durbin invited Chief Justice Roberts to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Despite my hope that the Chief would send Justice Breyer, Roberts respectfully declined Durbin's invitation. And he sent a letter explaining his decision. The letter is short--only one page--but Roberts packs a lot in…

Salon

E. Jean Carroll's graphic testimony

"He lied and shattered my reputation," Carroll said after taking the stand on Wednesday

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DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

The New College of Florida trustees, newly dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has voted to deny tenure to five professors

Salon

Roberts refuses to testify before Senate

Dems said the hearing will go on with or without the participation of Roberts or the other justices

The Guardian - US

Trump lawyers say Mar-a-Lago boxes contained foreign leader briefings

New letter sent to Congress attempts to paint Trump’s retention of classified-marked documents at Florida home as inadvertent

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Veteran sentenced to prison for US border wall fraud scheme

Brian Kolfage has received a four-year sentence for pocketing donations raised to help build Donald Trump’s border wall.

Axios

Montana House votes to discipline transgender lawmaker

Zephyr hasn't been allowed to speak in the state's House chamber since last Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Next top cop should come from within CPD, residents say

“I wouldn’t want anyone to come inside my home that doesn’t live here and start moving furniture and cooking in my kitchen. Chicago needs a Chicago commander,” one participant said.

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma death row inmate loses clemency bid despite attorney general appeal

Only Republican governor Kevin Stitt stands between Richard Glossip and the death chamber, with lethal injection set for 18 May

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