Today's Top Stories:
Parents pepper-sprayed, handcuffed, tackled by law enforcement during Uvalde shooting
The behavior of law enforcement during the tragic event has evolved into a full-blown scandal — and proven that cops cannot solve the crisis of mass shootings.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Ted Cruz humiliates himself with a stunning "solution" to the Texas shooting
With their gun narratives crumbling, Republicans are resorting to more and more absurd talking points.
Take Action: Expel Ted Cruz from the Senate!
Republicans pull VILE stunt over baby formula shortage
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Unreal.
Mark Meadows burned papers in office after meeting with Republican trying to overturn 2020 election
Where's there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's actual fire, there's a Republican destroying evidence.
Take Action: Arrest and prosecute Trump’s criminal allies now!
Texas trans teen assaulted over GOP lies about Uvalde massacre
Right-wing trolls on 4chan viciously blamed a random trans woman for the latest mass shooting and innocent kids are already paying the price.
Trump loses appeal, must testify in New York's civil investigation
The disgraced ex-president must now answer questions under oath in AG Letitia James' civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled.
Take Action: Tell Merrick Garland: Indict Trump!
Senate Republicans block domestic terrorism prevention bill in key vote aimed at fighting gun violence
Senate Republicans stabbed a dagger into the heart of the American people by blocking a domestic terrorism bill with a 47-47 split. The bill would have allowed debate on measures to combat mass shooting gun violence.
Republicans are going to gut the rules to let their corporate cronies pollute our communities
EDF Action: Can you help us kick the Republicans out of Congress and foil their heinous plans?
Federal lawsuit contends Chicago police officer shot unarmed 13-year-old in the back
The family of a 13-year-old, who is among the youngest people Chicago police have linked to an alleged carjacking in recent years, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing an officer of shooting the unarmed youth in the back.
NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre, guns prohibited
Leaders of the thoroughly corrupt gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to "reflect on" — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Oh, also, guns are NOT allowed inside the convention. Imagine that.
Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, two other singers exit NRA concert after Uvalde shooting
Perhaps a sea change is coming — and soon the NRA will be shunned entirely.
Previously secret "alternative" Mueller report goes public
The Justice Department has released portions of a previously unseen alternative version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on ties between former President Trump and Russia.
The domestic dispatch
What's going on in the world, man?
Hope...
Today’s Action: Pass federal abortion protections now!
On Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law the strictest anti-abortion legislation in the country — effectively banning all abortions starting at fertilization. It’s one of the many laws across the nation that twist around the courts to prevent abortion, despite long-established legal assurances guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. Oklahoma isn’t the only state inspired by this month’s infamous Supreme Court majority opinion draft leak; just 48 hours after its release Louisiana conservatives began discussing how to contort abortion into homicide.
It’s clear that Republicans are more motivated than ever to rip away the right to choose from their constituents — willing and eager to force unwanted pregnancy onto everyone, including survivors of sexual abuse, under the threat of felony charges. It’s downright cruel. Regardless of what conservative-led states would like to be true, America is not a theocracy. Over 60% of Americans support legal abortion access. A legislator’s job is not to play God, it’s to serve their communities. Overturning Roe v. Wade sets an extremely dangerous precedent for the treatment of anyone who isn’t a straight, religious, white, cisgender male.
It has never been more crucial to join the fight. Whether it’s donating to a local abortion fund, finding a rally, or writing your members of Congress, your voice is needed in the struggle for federally protected abortion rights. You can find a comprehensive list of abortion funds to donate to here; states with conservative legislatures — Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana, in particular — are in dire need of support in the face of unrelenting attacks on women’s healthcare.
No matter what the Supreme Court and Republican-dominated state legislatures are doing to restrict women’s access to reproductive care, you can still currently receive abortion aid via mail in all 50 states, and financial aid is available if you cannot afford your care. While acquiring and using abortion pills may come with legal risk, widespread access to such resources is crucial for women under attack from crusading conservatives. Until a final decision is handed down by the Supreme Court, abortion is still a legal right.
PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition to fire the Uvalde police who stood around for 40 minutes while children were dying!, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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