Political Wire: “Wired: “State lawmakers in Texas are considering a bill introduced last month that would make it illegal to provide information on how to access abortion. The bill would also require internet service providers to block websites offering content like that … allow prosecution of abortion pill ‘distribution networks,’ and permit anyone to sue…
Tyson Food Workers Protest Injustice in AR Plant Closing Terms
5News: “A protest at the Van Buren Tyson Plant began on Monday morning, reportedly bringing attention to employee inequities related to the plant’s closing. The protest is in response to the unfair compensation following the upcoming shutdown of the plant and workers being laid off, according to an organization supporting the strike. 5NEWS has reached out to Tyson…
“Andrew Gillum’s Corruption Trial Begins”
Political Wire: “Failed Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D) goes on trial today for corruption, the Tampa Bay Times reports. “The jury trial should provide an unusual glimpse into a federal political corruption investigation, featuring potentially hours of secret recordings involving Gillum and his brother, Marcus, and testimony from undercover FBI agents.” “Gillum has denied the allegations…
“A Scalia Clerk Dismantles the Medication Abortion Decision”
Slate: “On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued an order overturning the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. The order will take effect within seven days unless it is stayed or reversed by a higher court. The court holds that the plaintiffs have standing, that their lawsuit was filed on time, that their lawsuit can proceed even…
Convicted Murderer TX Gov Said Would Pardon for Killing BLM Protestor Said “I am a Racist” and that BLM Movement Was Like “Zoo Full of M***** Flinging Their S***”
Austin American-Statesman: “A Travis County judge Thursday unsealed court records that revealed more anti-protester social media posts and racist messages that a jury did not see or hear while deciding whether to convict Daniel Perry on a murder charge in the death of Garrett Foster. The posts included messages such as “Black Lives Matter is racist to…
“Ron DeSantis quietly signs Florida’s 6-week abortion ban into law”
NBC News: “Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed legislation Thursday that would ban most abortions after six weeks in Florida, a move that will weigh on his likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis said as far back as last month that he would sign the measure shepherded through the GOP-dominated Legislature, even as most public polling indicates…
“Lawmakers should advance bill to study medical benefits of psychedelics [in NC]”
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“Florida Woman Denied Abortion Miscarried in Hair Salon Bathroom, Lost Half Her Blood”
Jezebel via YahooNews: “A devastating new story in the Washington Post details how Florida’s 15-week abortion ban almost killed a woman, despite the fact that the ban nominally has exceptions in place for the health of the pregnant person. The reporting comes as the state works to finalize a ban after six weeks of pregnancy, which likely presidential contender Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to…
Second Expelled Tennessee Lawmaker Reinstated
The Tennessean: “Shelby County Commissioners reappointed Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives Wednesday to cries of applause and cheers of excitement. “When we went to the well of the House myself, Rep. (Gloria) Johnson and Rep. (Justin) Jones, we said we have an allegiance to a people, people who are tired of business…
“Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law”
WPLN: “Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen. Currently, Tennessee’s order of protection…