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California May Make Abortion Pill Available at All Public University Student Health Centers

A bill in the California legislature would expand abortion access, as much of the rest of the country is restricting it.
Brett Kavanaugh Chose Corporations Over the Public in a Major Net Neutrality Fight

Senators must decide whether they support a Supreme Court justice who values the free speech rights of corporations over those of their constituents.
Border Officials Are Still Defending Family Separations

The Customs and Border Protection head recently gave an interview on family separation. Instead of contrition, he offers callousness and inaccuracy.
Jeff Sessions Slams the Door on Immigrants Desperate to Escape Domestic Violence

The Trump administration’s new asylum and deportation policies create illegal hurdles for women fleeing persecution.