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Monday, July 4, 2022
Many See Democracy in Peril as US Celebrates Independence Day
It's July 4th, a celebration of the United States' independence. It's also an opportunity to take a look at the state of the country's democracy…
Monday, July 4, 2022
This July 4th marks nearly 250 years since the United States declared its independence, setting the country on a path to establishing its democracy…
Monday, July 4, 2022
July 4th celebrates the founding of the United States' democracy - and some say it's time to recommit to defending that democracy. In the wake of …
Friday, July 1, 2022
A Florida judge plans to put a hold on the state's new, 15-week abortion ban, set to take effect today. He said it is unconstitutional and will issue …
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Social Issues
A campaign in Maine is gathering signatures to replace the state's investor-owned energy grid with a consumer-owned utility. Central Maine Power (…
Social Issues
Another important U.S. Supreme Court ruling this month has been overshadowed by the controversy about overturning abortion rights. Legal experts say …
Social Issues
By Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabor…
Social Issues
The nation still is dissecting revealing testimony from this week's committee hearing on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. A top White …
Social Issues
Students may be settled into their summer break - but in Minnesota, some remain focused on setting a peaceful tone ahead of their return to school …
Social Issues
A proposal to change the way Nevada votes is one step closer to getting on the November ballot after the State Supreme Court rejected a legal challeng…
Social Issues
A new coalition of businesses and nonprofits in West Virginia is ready to create at least 3,000 new green industry jobs. They say they just need the …
Environment
As Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushes forward on plans to withdraw the Commonwealth from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), …
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Rivers Month: Calls to Protect Olympic Peninsula's Unique Waterways
June is National Rivers Month, and supporters are calling for greater protections of the Olympic Peninsula's rivers and landscapes. The Wild …
Environment
Communities in Maryland have been awarded portions of a $1 million grant to support infrastructure projects such as improving local waterway health an…
Social Issues
As Pride Month comes to a close and Disability Pride Month begins, advocates are raising awareness about the intersection of being LGBTQ+ and having …
Environment
California has seen a lot of proposals to reduce carbon emissions; now a plan to scrub existing pollution is moving forward in the Legislature…
Environment
California lawmakers are considering a bill today to cut down on single-use plastics that are choking the nation's landfills and oceans. Senate Bill …
Environment
Members of Nevada's African American community say they're channeling the spirit of Juneteenth to fight for environmental justice. Church-affiliated …
Social Issues Friday, July 1, 2022
Three projects in Idaho have been selected to receive grants from the AARP Community Challenge. Among them is the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in …
Environment Friday, July 1, 2022
Montanans get a sense of what soil health is like on farms and ranches across the state with Northern Plains Resource Council's soil crawls. The …
Social Issues Friday, July 1, 2022
A new tool aims to help older adults in Arkansas and beyond who receive Medicare track what happens at their doctor appointments. It also can help …
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