Politics
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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict abortion pill access, but leaves door open for future challenges
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing on behalf of the Supreme Court, wrote that while the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue over the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, “it is not clear that no one else would have standing to challenge the FDA’s relaxed regulation of mifepristone.”
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FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect access to IVF
Thursday’s vote was the second time Republicans blocked legislation to protect IVF, after they blocked the same bill in February, and comes just one week after they similarly blocked an effort from Democrats to guarantee nationwide access to birth control.
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A red state abortion ban nearly killed his wife. Now he’s speaking out.
Ryan Hamilton had to race his wife to the hospital after she had a miscarriage, fell unconscious, and started bleeding out on their bathroom floor. Here, he explains what happened.
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VIDEO: Potential New Voting Rights Restrictions in NH
Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of 603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting by the New Hampshire Secretary of State and the State Committee on Voter Confidence to discuss new Republican voting legislation that could radically change how Granite Staters vote. @granitepost Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of @603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting…
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Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, and brass knuckles: The quirky bills you might have missed
You can continue pronouncing Concord however you like and use adhesive rodent traps, but brass knuckles remain illegal and you’ll still need a permit to adopt a kangaroo.
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Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
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Trump allies considering plans to limit insurance coverage for abortions
The proposals would modify existing labor laws to exclude “uniform” employer coverage for abortion, making it more challenging for patients in red states to seek care across state lines.
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Video: STORY TIME! My Ticketmaster Horror Story.
Have you heard of the lawsuit against Live Nation? Ever had a bad experience with Ticketmaster? You’re not alone! The Biden administration is going after this entertainment monopoly and we want to hear your stories. 📣 Our social media manager shares her horror story without any tears! This time anyway … @granitepost Have you heard…
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Trump failed to cap insulin costs. Now, he’s mad Biden got it done.
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
