The National Guard Is a “WTF” Moment for New York’s Subways. But a Proposed Ban Could Go Even Further.
New York State Police, MTAPD and New York National Guard patrol and conduct container inspections at Grand Central Station on March 6, 2024 in New York City.Adam Gray/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement last week that she was…
Biden’s Highest-Ranking Trans Official Is Learning the Limits of Representation
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.In October, Admiral Rachel Levine gave the keynote address at the national convention for the Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, or “PFLAG,” as it’s been known since its founding in the 1970s. Standing before a backdrop…
White House budget director says Biden plan would ‘give working families a shot’
Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young testifies about the fiscal 2025 budget request before the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (Screenshot from committee webcast) WASHINGTON — White House budget director Shalanda Young pressed senators Tuesday to pass legislation implementing core elements of President Joe Biden’s latest budget request, saying it…
Bill to provide overdose remedies in Georgia’s public buildings hijacked to ban puberty blockers
Hundreds of people gathered at Washington Square Park in New Orleans on March 31, 2023, for a march to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator Georgia state Senate Republicans advanced language that would ban puberty blocking medication for transgender minors through a key committee Monday after grafting it to a bill requiring overdose…
Under pressure to do more, Senate panel approves bill to loosen some restrictions on medical facilities
A Senate panel added more changes that would loo A proposal to ease Georgia’s health care business regulations passed out of a Senate committee Monday with more changes that would loosen rules designed to limit the number of medical services available in a community. But the calls for full Medicaid expansion continue to follow the…
Georgia voters get their say at the polls as presidential campaign 2024 matchup nears decision
At a September 2020 debate, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden held their second debate ahead of the election that saw Biden score upset wins in swing states, including Georgia. Morry Gash-Pool/Getty Images (file photo) Georgia is set to host a presidential preference primary on Tuesday that is trending toward President Joe Biden…