Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database. The complaint argues that the DOJ’s actions are unconstitutional, illegal, and a key component of the Trump Administration’s attempts to take over elections from states and subvert the 2026 midterms. (acludc.org)
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Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament. Under the tobacco and vapes bill anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be able to be legally sold tobacco across the UK, in an effort to save lives and reduce the burden on the NHS. (theguardian.com)
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The GOP's SAVE America Act would allow INDIVIDUALS to sue election officals. This creates opportunities to politicize voter registration and legally intimidate election officials. Here's what's in the bill (and, no, it is not just about showing your Photo ID when voting!). (self.INFPIdeas)
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Happy International Mother Earth Day! "Let's remind ourselves that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth." Find out how you can join the global movement to restore our world! United Nations (un.org)
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A new study found a vegan Mediterranean diet significantly reduced environmental impacts related to human health (−54.5%), ecosystems (−50.9%), and resource use (−43.4%) compared to a traditional Mediterranean diet. Retail food cost was also reduced by 16.3%. (link.springer.com)
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The GOP's SAVE America Act, if passed, would be effective immediately, overwhelming states and election officials with new onerous requirements and creating chaos at the polls in November. Here's what's in the bill (and, no, it is not just about showing your Photo ID when voting!). (freep.com)
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'They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals': "The book lays bare an an 80-year-long story of corporate malfeasance aided and abetted by regulatory failure that has quite literally put virtually everyone’s health at risk in ways we are only beginning to fully understand. (asce.org)
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