Trials of Richard Glossip
Shocking Vote by Oklahoma Parole Board Clears the Way for Richard Glossip’s Execution
Over the unprecedented pleas of the attorney general and state lawmakers to spare Glossip’s life, board members voted to deny clemency.
Justice
The End of Roe
The First “Wrongful Death” Case for Helping a Friend Get an Abortion
The lawsuit’s long game — beyond instilling fear — is establishing fetal personhood, the holy grail of the anti-abortion movement.
Voices
Oregon Domestic Terrorism Law Targets the Far Right. Here’s How It’ll Backfire.
The Democrat-sponsored bill has broad bipartisan support, but civil rights groups say it’s open to misuse against climate and racial justice activists.
AI Art Sites Censor Prompts About Abortion
“Why are they censoring something that is clearly under attack?”
The End of Roe
Supreme Court Places Abortion Drug Restrictions on Hold — For Now
Mifepristone will remain available until further review by the conservative 5th Circuit, which plans to hear oral arguments on May 17.
Mississippi to Create Special Justice System for Just One City: Majority-Black Jackson
Part of a national backlash against criminal justice reforms, the move takes away local control and hands it to unelected officials appointed by Republicans.
Trials of Richard Glossip
Oklahoma Court: We Want Richard Glossip Dead and Evidence Be Damned
In a stunning rebuke to the state’s attorney general, the appeals court refused to vacate Glossip’s conviction, clearing the way for his execution.
Voices
Police Shot Atlanta Cop City Protester 57 Times, Autopsy Finds
It looks like Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán was executed by firing squad — underscoring why we must stop the massive police training center.
Supreme Court Allows Rodney Reed to Keep Up His Fight for DNA Testing
Texas has gone to great lengths to prevent DNA testing of crime scene evidence that Reed says could exonerate him.
The War on Immigrants
Hundreds Turn Out to Denounce Texas Republicans’ “Vigilante Death Squads Policy”
Residents blasted Rep. Matt Schaefer’s controversial bill in a hearing that stretched late into the night.