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The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act
Elie Mystal The ruling, when it comes, will be disastrous for Black voters and for Democrats. The post The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act appeared first on The Nation. Source link
How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash
David Faris The unconstitutional targeting of constituencies Trump dislikes calls for coordinated acts of resistance. The post How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Trump Administration Decimates Birth Control Office in Layoffs
The layoffs have raised fears that the administration could be effectively ending an initiative that provides contraception for millions of low-income women. Source link
Covid Vaccines in First Trimester Not Tied to Birth Defects, Study Finds
The results of a large study in France are consistent with previous research indicating that Covid vaccination is safe and effective in pregnancy. Source link
Ancient lead exposure may have influenced how our brains evolved
Lead poisoning isn’t just a modern phenomenon: fossil teeth show signs that it affected ancient hominids, and Homo sapiens may have coped better than our close relatives Source link
New Scientist recommends Sheri S. Tepper's science fiction novel Grass
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week Source link
Drahi’s Altice Rejects $20 Billion Joint Offer From Peers
The telecom operator, owned by billionaire Patrick Drahi, rejected a joint non-binding offer to buy a large part of the company from Bouygues, Orange and Free-iliad group. Source link
America Is Heavily Reliant on China for Raw Materials in Medicines
A new analysis found that nearly 700 drugs approved for use in the United States depend on chemicals solely produced in China. Source link
CO2 levels in Earth's atmosphere jumped by a record amount in 2024
The global average concentration of CO2 surged by 3.5 parts per million to reach 423.9 ppm last year, fuelling worries that the planet’s ability to soak up excess carbon is weakening Source link
The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival
Harrison Stetler Amid a spiraling political crisis, France’s president is being forced to retreat on his signature reform. The post The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival appeared first on The Nation. Source link