Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to 4 years and 9 months. Thao had testified that he merely served as a “human traffic cone” when he held back concerned bystanders who gathered as former Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, knelt on Floyd’s… Continue reading Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years on state charge for role in George Floyd’s death
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One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State
One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State Managing your own abortion is not a crime in Ohio, but a politically motivated prosecutor might believe Julia should be punished for what she did. SOMEWHERE IN OHIO — It’s a pretty short drive to the polling site from the cabin where Julia has… Continue reading One Woman’s Story Of Self-Managing Her Abortion In An Anti-Choice State
Texas judge temporarily exempts women with complicated pregnancies from state abortion ban
Women in Texas with complicated pregnancies will be exempted from a state abortion ban under a temporary injunction issued on Friday, with the judge citing a lack of clarity on the ban’s medical exemptions. Travis County District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum in her ruling sided with women and doctors who sued Texas over the abortion ban. “The… Continue reading Texas judge temporarily exempts women with complicated pregnancies from state abortion ban
Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it
For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill on Friday that lets drivers choose between dispensing fuel themselves or having an attendant pump the gas for them. The new law, which takes effect immediately, leaves New Jersey… Continue reading Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it
Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S. The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments. The board also… Continue reading Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
Chinese parents get state backing in bid to combat kids’ internet obsession
It’s a familiar sight around the world: a teenager glued to their cellphone as their parents implore them to put it down. But youngsters in China may have the choice taken away from them under new rules that would limit screen time to a maximum of two hours a day for people under the age… Continue reading Chinese parents get state backing in bid to combat kids’ internet obsession
Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation
One of Louisiana’s few doctors specializing in pediatric heart conditions is leaving the state after the Legislature passed a variety of bills aimed at restricting rights for LGBTQ people. Dr. Jake Kleinmahon works at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the medical director of the hospital’s pediatric heart transplant, heart failure and ventricular… Continue reading Gay Louisiana doctor says he’s leaving the state over its ‘discriminatory’ legislation
Florida may become first state to accept a ‘classical’ alternative to the SAT and ACT
A new college entrance exam that has become popular among Christian schools and conservative political groups may soon expand its footprint to include Florida’s public universities — following a boost from the DeSantis administration. The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities, is expected to vote at its August meeting on whether… Continue reading Florida may become first state to accept a ‘classical’ alternative to the SAT and ACT
8-year-old boy survives cougar attack at national park in Washington state
An 8-year-old camper at Olympic National Park in Washington state survived with only minor injuries after a cougar attacked Friday evening, the National Park Service said. “The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,” the park service said in a statement Sunday. The attack was reported at… Continue reading 8-year-old boy survives cougar attack at national park in Washington state
Does the Jackalope Really Roam the State of Wyoming?
“” Rabbits and hares, like this one, can become afflicted with papilloma virus (CRPV), or Shope papilloma virus. It causes keratinous carcinomas, typically on or near the animal’s head, that can sometimes look like antlers. Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Seeing mounted “dead” jackalopes inspired people to start making up stories about the… Continue reading Does the Jackalope Really Roam the State of Wyoming?