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Leaked document suggests the Supreme Court intends to strike down Roe v. Wade

Nina Totenberg — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:15:00 +0000

Politico published Monday night what appeared to be an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito circulated inside the court. Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the U.S.

On primary day, 3 pro-Trump candidates challenge Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his office

Andy Chow (Statehouse News Bureau) — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:33:00 +0000

Not since 1978 has a sitting governor in Ohio faced a primary challenger. After quickly implementing COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic, DeWine faces major GOP opposition on Tuesday's ballot.

Executive and legislative branch members react to Roe v. Wade threats

Claudia Grisales — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:09:00 +0000

President Biden said he's worried about broader threats to issues like marriage equality, while Democratic leaders take aim at conservative justices who they say lied about settled precedent.

Families of transgender youth in Alabama face some difficult choices

Kyra Miles — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:18:00 +0000

Providing gender-affirming care to transgender kids in Alabama is a felony as of May 8. Families with transgender children are figuring out how to support their kids and stay in Alabama if possible.

Climate scientists say South Asia’s heat wave (120F!) is a sign of what’s to come

Lauren Frayer — Tue, 03 May 2022 14:59:00 +0000

Some schools have closed early for summer. More than a billion people are in danger of heat stroke. Summer's early arrival in South Asia also threatens global grain supplies.

The Sounds of America: ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:48:37 +0000

This ’90s anthem paved the way for an avalanche of Latin pop artists following in Ricky Martin’s footsteps.

Abortion-rights advocates and opponents gather outside the Supreme Court

Danielle Kurtzleben — Tue, 03 May 2022 14:47:00 +0000

Protesters are gathering outside of the Supreme Court following a leaked opinion draft that indicated the Court will overturn Roe v. Wade.

Germany pledged to ‘never forget’ the Holocaust. Its car companies complicate that

Ayen Bior — Tue, 03 May 2022 14:15:00 +0000

The Nazi legacies of Germany's wealthiest families highlight the country's challenge to make good on its commitment to "never forget" the Holocaust, according to author David de Jong.

Listen: UMD study offers solutions to breaking intergenerational trauma

Colleen Grablick, Esther Ciammachilli — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:50:34 +0000

Researchers want to shed light on how integrating parenting and mental health programs can break cycles of violence.

The Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, and the future of abortion rights in America

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:49:38 +0000

“Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences.”