Voices
Stormy Daniels May Have the Last Word on Donald Trump
The New York case, often downplayed as the weakest of four potential indictments against the ex-president, could be his biggest legal threat.
Politics
Sinema Bill on Firefighter Pay Is “Slap in the Face” to Workers Battling Blazes
Biden’s 2021 funding boost for federal wildland firefighters is set to lapse, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s proposal would give them a major pay cut.
Google Searches for “Gerontocracy” Skyrocket After McConnell Episode
A day after Sen. Mitch McConnell, 81, froze during a press conference, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, was coached to “just say ‘aye’” during a vote.
Protests for Black Lives
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Routinely Undercount Use-of-Force Incidents
Following Biden’s executive order to improve transparency on use of force, the Department of Homeland Security has failed to accurately compile its data, a new report finds.
As Hollywood Strikes, Sen. John Fetterman Introduces Food Stamps Bill for Workers on Picket Line
The legislation would repeal a restriction on striking workers receiving SNAP benefits.
Senate Committee Passes Potential First Step to Radically Lower Drug Prices
Different ways of paying for drug development could generate more drugs that we desperately need more cheaply.
Years After #MeToo, Defamation Cases Increasingly Target Victims Who Can’t Afford to Speak Out
Sexual abuse victims without the resources to fight off lawsuits may feel forced to recant their accusations — or never speak out in the first place.
The End of Roe
Testifying Against Texas, Women Denied Abortions Relive the Pregnancies That Almost Killed Them
One plaintiff vomited while recounting her ordeal. The case marks the first time patients denied abortions have sued a state since Roe was overturned.
Origins of Covid
Key Scientist in Covid Origin Controversy Misled Congress on Status of $8.9 Million NIH Grant
Kristian Andersen had a major grant proposal on Anthony Fauci’s desk while writing a paper exonerating an NIH-funded lab in Wuhan, documents show.
Voices
Atlanta City Leaders Are Subverting Democracy to Save Cop City
With a referendum against the police facility in the works, Atlanta is making sure it won’t be valid. Activists have other ways to fight.