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Serena Zehlius, Editor
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Mapping transit equity as the region’s ridership rebounds
Bus ridership in the Washington region broke a record early this summer. In June, WMATA’s Metrobus served roughly 100,000 more riders than it had that…

Texas’s Junk Science Law Was Supposed to Prevent Wrongful Executions. It May Fail to Save Robert Roberson.
A decade after Texas passed landmark legislation to address flawed forensics, the courts have refused to apply it as intended.

JD Vance Pushes Truly Wild Conspiracy Theory
Donald Trump’s running mate has an especially wild claim which links pets, crime, immigration and dinner in one.

U.S. House GOP sets up fight over noncitizen voting in bill averting government shutdown
As Congress returns from a five-week recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is…

‘Unhinged and Undemocratic’: Florida Cops Question Abortion Petition Signers
Election police question citizens who signed a petition."This is what state-authorized election interference looks like," said the ACLU of Florida.

With reproductive rights back on the ballot, research on childlessness provides valuable insights
As the U.S. becomes a more difficult place to raise a family, it should come as no surprise that more Americans prefer childlessness.

Self-Managed Abortions Increased Since Fall Of Roe vs. Wade
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Despite opt-outs by GOP states, debut of kids’ summer food program seen as a success
A U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to feed hungry kids during the long summer months is mostly winding down, with advocates calling it a success.

Top U.S. General Meets With Alleged War Criminal in Libya
Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, described by some in Congress as a “warlord,” is seeking to expand cooperation with the U.S.