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August 2, 2022

Vermont man charged with killing mom at sea will remain in jail, judge rules

Nathan Carman, accused of fatally shooting his mom in 2016 on a fishing trip so he could inherit her millions, will not be released on bail, a judge ruled Tuesday.

August 2, 2022

‘Sick’ journalist fantasizes about Alito’s death, composes ‘prewritten obituary’ for Supreme Court justice

Vox senior editor Ian Millhiser posted a fantasy obituary of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to his Twitter account on Tuesday morning, offending conservatives.

August 2, 2022

Idaho's near-total abortion ban challenged by Justice Department

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging Idaho's near-total abortion ban, which is set to take effect later this month.

August 2, 2022

Georgia residents can claim unborn children as dependents on state taxes

Georgia residents can claim unborn children with detectable human heartbeats as dependents on state taxes after rulings in the U.S. Supreme Court and state Court of Appeals.

August 2, 2022

Teenage pro-life activist allegedly punched in the face while knocking on doors in Kansas

A teenage activist was reportedly attacked in Kansas while canvassing for the Value them Both amendment, which would allow more limits on abortion access.

August 2, 2022

Anti-abortion teen attacked while canvassing

Grace Hartsock, an anti-abortion teenager, was allegedly attacked while knocking on doors in Kansas.

August 1, 2022

MSNBC columnist claims American Christians are holding US women 'hostage'

MSNBC columnist Zeeshan Aleem released a venomous op-ed condemning the Christian-right in America for advocating socially-conservative policy.

August 1, 2022

Bipartisan group of senators introduces bill for federal protection of abortion rights, contraception access

A group of bipartisan senators on Monday rolled out legislation that would enshrine the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law – protecting abortion and contraception access.

August 1, 2022

PolitiFact slammed for 'fact-check' on Ocasio-Cortez arrest where she seemed to pretend to wear handcuffs

PolitiFact was slammed on Monday for a tweet that said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not "fake" an arrest outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.

August 1, 2022

Pro-life NY leaders slam Hochul, AG James for 'miserably' failing state at reopening of 'firebombed' office

A pro-life New York office reopened after it was "firebombed" earlier this summer, and pro-life activists denounced Democratic state leaders' responses to the attack.