TaShun Bowden-Lewis fired as CT chief public defender
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who made history two years ago when she was appointed Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender, was fired on Tuesday after months of disagreements between her and the…
An internationally acclaimed Jackson Hole photographer is spending big to fight ‘bear-jam’ ticket
JACKSON—Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariel Calmes used the word “outlandish” in closing arguments to describe Tom Mangelsen’s response to a minor traffic violation. “This is a whole lot of work for…
U.S. Senate Dems decry limits on abortion access, House Dems unveil contraception bill
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, U.S. Senate Democrats held a hearing on abortion access and House Democrats introduced legislation that would guarantee people throughout the country the right to contraception.…
Michigan Senate passes updates to ‘medically frail’ parole bill
Andrew Burton/Getty Images People in prison who may legally qualify as “medically frail” are one step closer to being released on parole, after the state Senate on Tuesday passed legislation.…
Lawsuit over baby blood samples to resume after settlement talks break down
The suit alleges that the state’s retention of baby blood samples for purposes other than disease screening violates the Fourth Amendment. (Getty Images) Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit seeking to…
Georgia families struggle to buy food during summer
The Atlanta-based social service organization Caring For Others provided food, clothes, toys, shoes, furniture, and other essentials to more than 129,000 households in 2023. (Submitted photo/Caring For Others) A little…
Idaho farmers say water curtailment order will dry up land, push them out of business
The wheat harvest takes place on the Youngs’ farm in Bingham County Idaho. Farmer Adam Young said he is subject to a water curtailment order issued by the Idaho Department…
White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows
One of the hundreds of white nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the “alt-right” who marched during the “Unite the Right” rally Aug. 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Southern Poverty…
SC law could soon exempt sex trafficking victims from prosecution on minor offenses
South Carolina Senate and House members discussed a final version of a bill that would prevent human trafficking victims from being charged with minor crimes on Tuesday, June 4, 2024…
Gov. Polis signs bill to study effects of racism in Colorado
Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod speaks at a bill signing in Denver’s City Park on June 4, 2024. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law on Tuesday a…