Alabama’s proposed law threatens librarians with jail for ‘obscene’ books
The proposed legislation seeks to extend criminal obscenity laws to public and school libraries.
Phoenix enacts landmark heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers amid rising temperatures
A unanimous decision by the Phoenix City Council has led to the adoption of an ordinance mandating essential heat safety measures.
Florida’s tipping point: Supreme Court clears path for pivotal abortion rights note
The proposed constitutional amendment offers a robust defense of abortion rights, stipulating that no laws should "prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health."
California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers goes into effect: A milestone in...
Fast food workers at establishments with at least 60 locations nationwide will see their wages increase to $20 an hour, a substantial uplift from the federal minimum wage of $7.25.
Hunger crisis amid prosperity: 44 million Americans face food insecurity despite soaring GDP
The juxtaposition of America's economic growth reports and the reality of widespread food insecurity shows an immediate need for a more inclusive approach to measuring prosperity.
Corporate profiteering destroyed the Baltimore bridge
The price of corporate compromising on safety is usually paid with taxpayer dollars and immigrant worker lives.
Texas court sidesteps anti-judge shopping reforms, fueling conservative legal strategies
The Northern District of Texas defies guidance aimed at ending "judge shopping," maintaining a status quo that lets conservative litigants choose their judges, igniting debates on judicial fairness.
MSNBC anchors unite in protest over NBC News’ appointment of Ronna McDaniel as contributor
In an unprecedented public outcry, MSNBC's leading voices challenge NBC News' decision to bring on Ronna McDaniel, former RNC Chair, sparking a debate on journalistic integrity and the balance between diverse viewpoints and democratic values.
Inside the historic suit that the gun industry and Republicans are on the verge...
Gunmakers have repeatedly tried to end one city’s lawsuit over illegal gun sales. Meanwhile, illicit purchases of firearms continued at an unrelenting and hazardous pace.
US vs. Apple: DOJ’s antitrust case
The antitrust case against Apple alleges that the company illegally blocks competition on smartphone devices monopolizing the smartphone market.