Michigan Could Elect Openly Trans Woman to State Legislature for the First Time
admin Joanna Whaley won her primary, despite her opponent using an anti-trans maneuver to try to disqualify her.
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Wildfire Smoke Now Threatens Prenatal Health More Than Harmful Human Emissions
Increasing wildfires are offsetting the gains from reducing vehicle and industry sources of air pollution.
Dems Warn Prediction Markets Allowing Bets on Wildfires Threaten Public Safety
The prediction market website Polymarket had $1.2 million in bets placed on Los-Angeles area wildfires in 2025.
The Trump Administration Has Lost 75 of 93 First Amendment Cases, Report Finds
The cases involved challenges to the administration’s violations of religious freedom, the free press, and free speech.
Trump Installs Project 2025 Author Dennis Kirk as Interior Department Watchdog
The last inspector general said Kirk’s appointment “should concern anyone who values independent government oversight.”…
Coalition Calls on CA Governor to Commute State’s Remaining 578 Death Sentences
The California Anti-Death Penalty Coalition wants Gavin Newsom to grant clemencies before his term ends in five months.
We Are Risking Developing AI Beyond Human Supervision, Expert Warns
David Krueger says AI’s integration into warfare makes international agreements halting development ever more urgent.
Gaza Holds Funeral for 112 Family Members Who Were Under Rubble Since 2023
“Of my five grandchildren and their mother, all we recovered were a few bones,” said a bereaved Palestinian man.
Senate Committee Finds Fauci in Contempt of Congress for Using Fifth Amendment
The vote “is a crude political stunt” to punish Fauci “for exercising his constitutional rights,” his lawyer said.
Trump Threatens Severe “Treason” Charges Against “Leakers” in Truth Social Rant
“Long term jail sentences will be sought!” Trump promised in an online post.