Lawyers suggest a way around abortion pill restrictions but doctors may be afraid to try it
Doctors can prescribe abortion pills off-label if courts impose restrictions.
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Lawmakers line up behind plan to save Medicare
Health economists fear their cost projections are too rosy.
Health care access for trans youth is crumbling — and not just in red states
The impact of gender-affirming care bans — inflamed by the rhetoric on the right about “child grooming” — is rippling beyond Republican-controlled states.
Pill restrictions would upend nascent telehealth abortion industry
A high court decision kept mifepristone available for now, but the legal battle continues.
Abortion pill maker sues FDA to preserve access
The lawsuit from GenBioPro, which makes the generic version of the drug, comes as SCOTUS action looms.
Tucker Carlson Is the Emblem of GOP Cynicism
A personal reflection on the fallout from a rich man’s toxic hubris
Elizabeth Warren: Fed chair has failed at both his jobs
Jerome Powell “stepped up and took a flamethrower to the regulations,” the senator said.
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
The government said prices increased 0.4% last month, just below January’s 0.5% rise.
Biden on economy: ‘It’s understandable why people are just down’
“I can’t think of a time when there’s been greater uncertainty,” the president said.
What Does Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?
As President Biden officially announces his reelection bid for 2024, we look at his recent executive order establishing a new Office of Environmental Justice within the White House and requiring all federal agencies to weigh the environmental impact of policies on marginalized communities.
South Korean President Stuns Biden By Singing ‘American Pie’ At State Dinner
President Yoon Suk Yeol broke out into song at the White House.
Justice Department Sues Tennessee Over Law That Blocks Medical Care For Trans Youth
“No person should be denied access to necessary medical care just because of their transgender status,” the Justice Department said.
Trump Can’t Block Pence’s Testimony To Jan. 6 Grand Jury: Court
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year before a grand jury investigating efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Trans Lawmaker Punished By Montana GOP Calls Out ‘Performative’ Colleagues
The Montana lawmaker was censured by Republican lawmakers after speaking out against anti-transgender legislation last week.
Relax! The Government Won’t Default And Crash The Economy Until July — Probably
Tax season receipts are still down, but not as much as feared, easing concerns over a possible June “drop dead” debt default date.
“Get Down to Business”: Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice
Harry Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate our 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky in their first public appearance together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States.
Harry Belafonte in His Own Words on Opposing Iraq War & Calling George W. Bush a “Terrorist”
As we remember the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte, we look back at his antiwar activism, including his outspoken opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. On February 15 of that year, amid global protests against the war, Belafonte addressed hundreds of thousands who rallied in New York City and called for peace.
“Sing Your Song”: Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement
We remember the remarkable life of Harry Belafonte, the pioneering actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died at his home on Tuesday in New York at the age of 96. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte rose to stardom in the 1950s and became the first artist to sell a million records with his album Calypso. He was also the first African American actor to win an Emmy. Along with his growing fame, Belafonte became deeply involved in the civil rights movement. One of Dr.
Lawyers suggest a way around abortion pill restrictions but doctors may be afraid to try it
Doctors can prescribe abortion pills off-label if courts impose restrictions.
Lawmakers line up behind plan to save Medicare
Health economists fear their cost projections are too rosy.
Health care access for trans youth is crumbling — and not just in red states
The impact of gender-affirming care bans — inflamed by the rhetoric on the right about “child grooming” — is rippling beyond Republican-controlled states.
Pill restrictions would upend nascent telehealth abortion industry
A high court decision kept mifepristone available for now, but the legal battle continues.
Abortion pill maker sues FDA to preserve access
The lawsuit from GenBioPro, which makes the generic version of the drug, comes as SCOTUS action looms.
We’ve Had a Cheaper, More Potent Ozempic Alternative for Decades
New weight-loss drugs are getting all the hype, but bariatric surgery is still the “gold standard” for treating obesity.
America’s Death Trap
Why the life-expectancy rate in the United States is falling behind that in other rich countries
Tucker Carlson’s Final Moments on Fox Were as Dangerous as They Were Absurd
The host spent some of his last minutes on the network mocking a cult. He did not seem to appreciate the irony.
