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A new Supreme Court case is the biggest threat to US democracy since January 6

Moore v. Harper is a grave threat to US democracy, and the fate of that democracy probably comes down to Amy Coney Barrett.

By Ian Millhiser

“She hardly goes out”: Racism is keeping many Asian Americans from going to the doctor

Pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans have left many feeling unsafe in public. The consequences of missed health care will have lasting effects.

By Jenny Chen

The Supreme Court’s EPA ruling isn’t the only legal attack on the environment

West Virginia v. EPA is part of a bigger legal crusade to destroy environmental protections.

By Umair Irfan and Neel Dhanesha

NFTs and the monetization of hope

Everything feels broken. Who can blame people for wanting NFTs to be a fix?

By Emily Stewart

Why this show about queer teens appeals to all ages — even if it stings

The healing powers of Netflix’s Heartstopper.

By Lauren Katz

What a lawsuit in Mississippi tells us about the future of abortion pills

A mifepristone manufacturer has been arguing in court that state restrictions can’t preempt the FDA.

By Rachel M. Cohen

Why Silicon Valley is fertile ground for obscure religious beliefs

How do ideas about faith and God influence conversations about artificial intelligence?

By Rebecca Heilweil

Brands want to be more than your friend. They want community.

Brands and creators want customers to be active, engaged fans — and to spend more money.

By Terry Nguyen

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Roe v. Wade v. God

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The Supreme Court just handed down very bad news for Black voters

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Pregnancy in a post-Roe America

Our maternal mortality rate was already bad. What happens now?

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By Ben Jacobs June 28

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By Victoria Law June 28

Biden’s chance to go bolder on abortion rights

By Li Zhou June 27

The Supreme Court hands the religious right a big victory by lying about the facts of a case

By Ian Millhiser June 27

What Biden wants to achieve in Europe — and whether he’ll get it

By Jonathan Guyer June 27

Why Democrats keep saying “Roe is on the ballot”

By Christian Paz June 27

Why we need a new queer canon

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The coming legal battles of post-Roe America

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In 48 hours of protest, thousands of Americans cry out for abortion rights

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What happens when the public loses faith in the Supreme Court?

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