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What to know as the Tennessee House votes on expelling 3 Democrats
Republicans say the trio's protest over gun laws amounted to an insurrection. Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson face a disciplinary measure used only twice since the 1800s.
Clarence Thomas and the billionaire
For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.
The price of a ballot signature is way up, and experts worry it's encouraging fraud
A scandal affecting Michigan Republicans last year highlighted instances of suspected fraud in the signature-gathering process. Some states are now looking to crack down on bad actors.
Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way
High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.
For the first time in 15 years, liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court could soon vote to legalize abortion and end gerrymandering now that Janet Protasiewicz, backed by Democrats, has defeated GOP-backed Dan Kelly for a seat on the bench.