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What science tells us about abortion bans
Abortion has been part of American health care for centuries.
What the Supreme Court’s decision on vaccine mandates means for Americans
Most local mandates will still stand.
Dreamers have been leading America’s pandemic response, despite their own shaky future
The ever-shifting immigration policy could stretch the country’s medical workforce even more.
Supreme Court ruling on birth control could have ripple effects beyond unwanted pregnancy
Over 100,000 people could lose access.
Trans people’s access to health care is imperiled, but a recent Supreme Court case might help
Many trans and non-binary people still live in states that ban gender-affirming treatment.
What Kennedy’s Supreme Court departure means for the environment
New cases, shifting strategies, and the uncertainty of a reshuffled bench
Here’s where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh lands on big science issues
His rulings in six previous cases can give us some idea.
The Search For A Better Lethal Injection
Midazolam was just approved for executions, but science still has a lot of questions about how it works.
Your DNA Can Now Be Used Against You In Court Without Your Consent
A recent refusal by the Supreme Court means that involuntary DNA collection isn't unconstitutional