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The Supreme Court Keeps Citing ‘History and Tradition.' Whose History?
Many historians are saying the Supreme Court majority’s historical arguments lack context, accuracy, and representation of people of color and women.
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Roe Decision Will Affect Poor Women and Women of Color the Most
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade will not stop abortions from happening, but will make them less safe in many states, Tulane University sociology professor Andrea Boyles says on LX News. But not all women will be affected equally. “This decision is raced, and it’s classed,” she says.
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How the Maine Schools Ruling Affects Separation of Church and State
Conservative Supreme Court justices have “chipped away” at separation of church and state, though the right-leaning wing of the court is divided on whether the concept is still viable, says Willamette University professor Steven Green.
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Many Gun Laws Open to Challenges After Supreme Court Decision
Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on New York’s concealed carry law could leave other gun laws open to challenges – if opponents can prove the laws are not rooted in historical precedent and the Second Amendment. Caroline Mala Corbin, law professor at University of Miami, joins LX News to explain.
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The Newest National Marine Sanctuary Could Be the Hudson Canyon — Right Off the Coast of NYC
Not too far from New York City lies an undersea wonder. Known as the Hudson Canyon, it’s located 100 miles off the coast of New York and New Jersey but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. The Hudson Canyon is America’s largest underwater canyon in the Atlantic Ocean, and it could soon earn...
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America's Obesity Epidemic is a Challenge for the Military
More than 70% of Americans ages 17-24 don’t meet the fitness standards to serve in the military, due to a variety of reasons including obesity. That creates a challenge for recruiters and the staff trying to keep personnel fit and healthy.
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Analyst Predicts Slow Drop in Gas Prices
President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, an 18-cent-per-gallon tax, to give customers relief as prices at the pump remain high. Oil prices are coming down too, which will decrease the price of gasoline. Patrick De Haan of Gasbuddy is confident that prices will keep coming down, potentially into the July 4 weekend.
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Ex-Election Worker Mom and Daughter Humanized the Jan. 6 Hearings
After testimony from multiple Republican officials on the lead-up to the January 6 Capitol Riot, the testimony of a mother-daughter team of former elections workers stands out. Ruby Freeman and daughter Shaye Moss opened up to Congress about the threats that supporters of then-President Donald Trump made to them and their family simply for doing her job – and it...
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Debunking Misinformation on This California Abortion Rights Bill
After the leak of the draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade, misinformation about reproductive rights has spread far and wide across social media. A California bill on abortion rights, AB223, has been the focus of some falsehoods. MediaWise campus correspondent Vanessa Hardy breaks it down.
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Are Digital Pictures Messing With Our Memories? A Ph.D. Explains
Our phones are filled with photos. A lot of photos. Most of us have thousands or tens of thousands of them stored on our devices and in the cloud. By the time we retire, we may have millions. It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when you had to print your pictures and put them in photo...
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Where Is Crypto Legal? This Map Can Help
Use the map below to see where crypto is legal and where it’s banned. Tap or hover to see specific regulations about taxation, anti-money laundering laws, and counter-financing of terrorism laws. Use the searchable table at the bottom of the article to find more information. Data comes from various sources, including the Global Legal Research Directorate at the Law...
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How Do Digital Images Impact Our Memories?
Is the digital photo revolution impacting how we perceive and remember the world? When we edit images are we editing our memories? LX News storyteller Mackenzie Behm spoke to a photographer, a content creator, and a researcher to answer questions about how taking digital photos with our phones and for social media impact our memories, for better and for worse.
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Doctor: Vaccines Are Safe and Effective For Kids Under 5
The numbers of coronavirus cases in children have risen dramatically in the last year, and now vaccines are available to kids under 5. NBC News medical correspondent Dr. John Torres walks you through the science behind the shots and why they work.
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Which Countries Allow Crypto and Which Ones Ban It?
Cryptocurrencies aren’t legal everywhere. Some countries ban it outright, while others have a variety of regulations in place. In some places, it’s partially banned. Go inside the world of crypto legality with LX News storyteller Peter Hull.
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Inside the Hudson Canyon, an Ecological Hotspot and the Country's Next Potential National Marine Sanctuary
Just 100 miles off the shore of New York and New Jersey lies the largest underwater canyon in the Atlantic Ocean, the Hudson Canyon. An ecological hotspot, it could soon become the U.S.’s next national marine sanctuary. LX News storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo spoke to LeAnn Hogan, the regional coordinator for the NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, about why the...
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What's in the Supreme Court's Recent Decisions on Schools and Crime?
As the public awaits a coming decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court released a batch of other decisions. They ruled in favor of religious freedom in a Maine case on school choice, and tweaked a criminal sentencing rule on attempted robbery cases. Constitutional attorney Andrew M. Lieb joins LX News to discuss.
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Is Unlimited PTO a Trap? Experts Discuss the Pros and Cons of the Policy
Summertime means warm weather, a little bit of a slower pace, and of course, vacation season – which for workers means clocking out and taking their time off. But budgeting those vacation days can be kind of tricky, which is why one workplace benefit seems like gold: unlimited vacation. It’s also a perk more young workers have been looking for…
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Why the Current Job Market Does Not Interest Gen Z
Juliana Kaplan, Labor and Inequality Reporter for Business Insider, joins LX News to discuss the current job market and why Gen Z is simply not interested in the current open positions.
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History of Juneteenth
Brandon Byrd, Associate Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, joins LX News to discuss the history of Juneteenth.
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The Surprising Links Between Food Deserts, Concerts and Lightbulbs
How are food deserts, concerts and lightbulbs related? LX News storyteller Cody Broadway connects the dots — touching on Farm Aid concerts, the growing problem of “food swamps” and the invention of the LED lightbulb.