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June 9, 2024

Climate Change Effects

How it transforms our reproductive lives


Gun Violence Solutions

Charting a new path to reduce gun violence by 30%


Global Climate News

Debunking 8 common myths about climate change


States News

Maryland's new approach to reduce gun violence

New Jersey revamps public records law

NC abortion restrictions changed healthcare, med training

Ohioan US LWV co-CEO on voting and democracy

Climate Change


How climate change transforms our reproductive lives


Research shows that climate change takes a physical toll on women's bodies in more ways than we previously understood. This package of stories will help you understand a few of the profound effects warming has on people who get pregnant.




Expecting worse: Giving birth on a planet in crisis

A new series from Grist, Vox, and The 19th explores how climate change transforms our reproductive lives, from menstruation to fertility to pregnancy.

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Gun Violence


The Johns Hopkins' Center of Gun Violence Solutions is charting a transformative path to reduce gun violence 30% by 2030

The Center will use research based policies to work with states and localities to implement 5 priority solutions to reduce gun violence and save lives.




A Bold New Goal: Reduce Gun Violence 30% By 2030 | Center for Gun Violence Solutions

The Center will also emphasize underlying risk factors and community specific interventions to create a safer environment.

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Global Climate News


The UN Environment Programme Meets June, 2024


This month delegates will meet for a key conference on climate change. Ahead of that gathering UNEP offers a closer look at eight common climate-related myths.

Debunking eight common myths about climate change

Here's a closer look at some of the most popular misconceptions around the climate crisis.

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State News


This is not a garden flag: The treachery of Alito's vexing icons KansasReflector


Gray urges Wyoming to ditch drop boxes; clerks say they're safe, legal WyoFile


Maryland's new centralized office to reduce gun violence TheTrace


Gov. Murphy signs bill revamping public records law, in blow to transparency advocates NJMonitor


Gov. Landry signs bill increasing his power, appoints new UL board chair LaIlluminator


Florida's use of unreliable tool could wrongly remove numerous voters from rolls BrennanCenter


For third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina's Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims ChicagoSunTimes


OB/GYN Dr Rachel Jensen on how abortion restrictions have changed healthcare, medical training NCNewsline


After Missouri banned abortion, the state saw 25% drop in OB-GYN residency applicants MoIndependent


States are already collecting more abortion data. And HIPAA won't always keep it private NebraskaExaminer


Same basic crime. Why such different reactions KentuckyLantern


Report identifies single-family zoning as hurdle in making Tennessee's housing market affordable TNLookout


Ohioan who serves as U S League of Women Voters co-CEO says voting is the baseline for democracy OhioCapJournal



Interactive Map: U S Abortion Policies and Access After Roe: abortion restrictions, insurance, patient requirements, medications, physicians, clinics Guttmacher



Global News


Food Security: Supporting the smallholder farmers, women, and Indigenous Peoples at the heart of our food systems OxfamAm


UN Secretary-General calls for ban on fossil fuel advertising, says next 18 months are critical for climate action InsideClimateNews


The effects of AI on elections around the world and what to do about it BrennanCenter

For Your Information

What to watch for following historic climate opinion from 'The Ocean Court' JustSecurity


DOJ framework for prosecutors to strengthen our national response to sexual assault and domestic violence involving adult victims DOJ


Long-term investments in rural broadband access strengthen democracy BrennanCenter


Documents you'd need to file a FEMA claim YaleClimateConnections


A generation at risk: Is early puberty the new public health crisis Reckon


The pass-through deduction is skewed to the rich, costly, and failed to deliver on its promises CBPP


The push for embryo rights in legislatures worries IVF patients and doctors NPR


Pregnant workers are seeking justice after being penalized on the job TheNation


What's Happening In Our Corner


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