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What we learned about how measles can keep vaccine-exempt Northeast Ohio students out of school

Vaccination and exemption rates for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine vary greatly among kindergartens across Northeast Ohio. When measles cases arise, state rules empower schools to send unvaccinated students home for a prolonged 21-day period.

Policy Analysis

Google Play users may be in line for payments from $700 million settlement

Google faces a multi-state antitrust lawsuit over its Google Play billing policies and has agreed to compensate consumers with a $700 million settlement. Most refunds will be sent automatically, offering a swift resolution for eligible users.

Policy Analysis

Pregnant women in 5 Northeast Ohio counties must travel elsewhere to give birth

Five counties in Northeast Ohio have no hospitals routinely delivering babies, forcing expectant mothers to look elsewhere. As local maternity wards shutter, the distance between county seats and delivery rooms is growing—along with concerns over access to care.

Healthcare Reforms

‘It’s Killing the Women You Represent’: Texas Widower’s Plea to Lawmakers to End Abortion Ban

Porsha was 35 and expecting her third child when she began miscarrying at 11 weeks. By the next morning, she had died of hemorrhage in a Houston hospital—a tragedy observers say may have been prevented by a routine procedure known as a D&C.

Policy Analysis

Healthcare Reforms

Decision 2026: Experience Matters (?)

In their only face-off before election day, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and U.S. Sen. Darline Graham clashed over whether political experience is a benefit or a burden. Norman touted his Capitol Hill record, but Graham sought to paint it as a negative.

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 Decision 2026: Experience Matters (?)
Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.

A trio of proposed pipelines could soon replace the controversial Keystone XL name, delivering heavy oil from western Canada to Gulf Coast refineries. As the Trump administration moves to reignite Keystone XL, the energy sector appears poised to pursue alternative routes that achieve the same goal without the political baggage.

International Politics

Policy Analysis

Steve Hilton calls for end to California’s ‘nightmare’

Steve Hilton is raising alarms over what he calls California’s current “nightmare.” With less than three weeks until Election Day, he’s rallying voters to join his push for political change.

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 Steve Hilton calls for end to California’s ‘nightmare’
SHOCKING! You’ll Never Guess Where the NYC DSA Chair Lives … and Who Bankrolls His Lifestyle

A new article raises pointed questions about where the NYC DSA Chair lives—and who funds it. It touches on the role of historical education in shaping views on socialism, while highlighting a potential gap between public image and personal circumstance.

Political Movements

 SHOCKING! You’ll Never Guess Where the NYC DSA Chair Lives … and Who Bankrolls His Lifestyle
Judge rules against Republicans, Democrats in attempts to stop two new parties

A Nebraska judge sided with two up-and-coming political parties seeking official status. Despite challenges from Republicans and Democrats, both organizations received favorable outcomes that push them closer to statewide recognition.

Political Movements

 Judge rules against Republicans, Democrats in attempts to stop two new parties
In Illinois, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Democrats to unite behind all party nominees

Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, called on more than 2,000 Democrats gathered in Springfield to unify behind all party nominees. Stressing the need to “stop the handwringing” and bolster party infrastructure, Warren urged attendees to invest in strengthening the Democratic movement.

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 In Illinois, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Democrats to unite behind all party nominees
Intersex Children Shut Out As Hospitals Halt Gender-Affirming Care

Intersex youth who rely on hormone therapy are facing treatment challenges as the Trump administration threatens to cut funding for medical centers providing gender-affirming care to trans minors. A mother’s voice highlights the lack of recognition for children who life does not easily categorize, raising alarm among families and advocates.

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Healthcare Reforms

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 Intersex Children Shut Out As Hospitals Halt Gender-Affirming Care
How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis

Al Jazeera’s investigation lays bare the shocking treatment of the Rohingya minority within the context of Myanmar’s civil war. As conflict escalates, these atrocities underscore a deepening crisis that demands international attention.

International Politics

 How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
Commentary: FDA Turmoil — Political interference threatens drug safety standards

In three decades, America’s pharmaceutical landscape has been transformed by a surge in spending, more manufacturers, and sophisticated clinical trials. Now, political interference looms over the FDA, casting doubt on its ability to maintain rigorous drug safety standards.

Policy Analysis

 Commentary: FDA Turmoil — Political interference threatens drug safety standards
Editorial: A deficit of answers about debt

As the midterm election season gains momentum, many Congressional candidates are reusing a familiar strategy—offering tax cuts to win votes. Yet, this editorial contends that such promises often fail to address the looming issue of the nation’s growing debt.

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 Editorial: A deficit of answers about debt
Commentary: Stop fearing AI like the Luddites feared the loom

Every transformative technology seems to attract its own chorus of alarm. From 19th-century textile machinery smashed by Luddites to today’s Artificial Intelligence, change often meets its critics. Yet history suggests that fear gives way to progress in due time.

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 Commentary: Stop fearing AI like the Luddites feared the loom
Erasing Carolinas history? Signs removed at NC, SC national parks under Trump order

Historic displays at national parks in North and South Carolina have been taken down under a federal order, prompting worries about the loss of local heritage. The exhibits detailed women’s lives before the American Revolution—information that may now be hidden from public view.

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 Erasing Carolinas history? Signs removed at NC, SC national parks under Trump order
Pa. House Majority Policy Committee roundtable probes housing crisis solutions

A group of legislators and state officials recently convened in Centre County to discuss the Governor’s Housing Action Plan. Their focus: finding tangible solutions to address outdated, insufficient, or overly expensive housing across Pennsylvania.

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 Pa. House Majority Policy Committee roundtable probes housing crisis solutions
Reid Rasner: Open Letter To Wyoming

Reid Rasner’s open letter to the people of Wyoming addresses issues relevant to both local institutions, including the University of Wyoming, and broader conversations in Washington, D.C. Paid for by the Rasner press team, this article marks an attempt to spark statewide dialogue at a pivotal time in politics.

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 Reid Rasner: Open Letter To Wyoming
Letter: What happened to ‘We the people are the power?’

A resident in Umatilla County laments the results of Oregon’s May 19 primary election, questioning whether ordinary citizens still hold the reins of power. Through this letter, the writer challenges readers to reflect on the notion of “We the people” and its relevance in modern politics.

Voting Trends

 Letter: What happened to ‘We the people are the power?’
State budget directs $200 million to Maui wildfire recovery

A newly released Hawaiʻi Appleseed report highlights an expansive $20.32 billion state budget, including $4.53 billion for capital improvements. Within this funding, $200 million is earmarked specifically for Maui’s wildfire recovery, with a focus on rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary.

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 State budget directs $200 million to Maui wildfire recovery
Democrat Beth Macy challenges Rep. Ben Cline to three public debates

Democrat Beth Macy, a Roanoke-based author running in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, has called for three public debates with Republican incumbent Rep. Ben Cline. Macy hopes to hold them between now and the November election to address key issues facing voters.

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 Democrat Beth Macy challenges Rep. Ben Cline to three public debates
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