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Georgia, One of the Least Safe States for Women

Samantha Hogan Governing
Women across the state are dying from pregnancy-related causes at the highest rate that has been documented by the state in the past decade. Between 35 and 40 mothers die every year.

Julian Assange’s Last Chance To Avoid Extradition

Kevin Gosztola The Progressive
Prosecuting Assange gives a green light to countries around the world that it is possible to protect their government secrets by charging international reporters or editors with crimes.

Beyoncé’s Foray Into Country Music

William Nash The Conversation
As more listeners hear her directive to “just take it to the dance floor,” perhaps the sonic harmony of the country genre will translate to a new way of thinking about whether race ought to segregate art. What a revolution that would be.

Meet the Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice

Payton Armstrong Media Matters for America
In an interview with a QAnon conspiracy theorist that was uploaded the same day as the Alabama Court's IVF ruling Parker claimed that “God created government” and said it’s “heartbreaking” that “we have let it go into the possession of others."

The Case for Spending Way More on Babies

Annie Lowrey The Atlantic
Rx Kids has started sending $1,500 to every pregnant person in Flint, Michigan, and $500 a month for their child’s first year. It is a “prescription” against poverty, says pediatrician Hanna-Attisha. It's something the whole country should do.