Trump Finds a New Way to Attack Education: Cutting Aid for Students Who Are Parents
The Trump administration proposed eliminating CCAMPIS, a vital child care program for lower-income parenting students.
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Jessica Washington is a political reporter for The Intercept covering the intersection of politics and identity, and co-host of The Intercept Briefing podcast. She has words in The Guardian, the Washington Post, The Root, Teen Vogue, Jezebel, Mother Jones magazine, and other notable publications.
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Republicans Launch Midnight Attack on Health Care Access for Trans Americans
In their budget bill, Republicans prohibited Medicaid funding for all “gender-transition procedures” for adults and minors.
The War on Immigrants
Democrats to Introduce Bill to Block Trump's Attack on Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Delia Ramirez told The Intercept she will introduce legislation to stop Trump from restricting birthright citizenship.
The War on Immigrants
Students Are Winning in Court Against Trump’s Deportation Regime
In key victories for students, judges ruled to release Mohsen Mahdawi and allow Mahmoud Khalil’s case to advance in federal court.
Chilling Dissent
Trump Doesn't Need an Executive Order to Kill Progressive Nonprofits
Fearing retribution from Trump, major donors to progressive organizations are holding back at a time when they need it most.
The War on Immigrants
The Evidence Linking Kilmar Abrego Garcia to MS-13: A Chicago Bulls Hat and a Hoodie
What’s it take for Trump to label someone a gang member and deport them to a prison in El Salvador? Little more than a Chicago Bulls cap.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Universities Told Students to Leave the Country. ICE Just Said They Didn’t Actually Have To.
In their haste to comply with apparent directives from Trump, universities became unwitting handmaidens of the deportation machine.
Pentagon Considers Cutting Its Sexual Assault Rules
On the chopping block is the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, which tracks sexual violence in the military and supports victims.
Lethal Injection, Electric Chair, or Firing Squad? An Inhumane Decision for Death Row Prisoners
South Carolina resumed executions with the firing squad killing of Brad Sigmon last month. Mikal Madhi’s execution date is days away.
Chilling Dissent
He Sued Trump Over Free Speech. Then ICE Demanded He Turn Himself In.
Cornell student Momodou Taal’s lawyers said the demand was “retribution” for his lawsuit against the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech.