
Courts Are Rejecting Politicized Attacks on Care for Trans Kids
Gender-affirming care attacked by right-wing groups is being reaffirmed by medical reviews and in the courtroom

Courts Are Rejecting Politicized Attacks on Care for Trans Kids
Gender-affirming care attacked by right-wing groups is being reaffirmed by medical reviews and in the courtroom

FEMA Disaster Aid Review Could Deter Migrants from Seeking Help in Extreme Weather
A previously undisclosed FEMA review could block disaster assistance to millions of undocumented people and deter legal immigrants from seeking help in extreme weather


Hegseth Orders Elimination of Climate Defense Planning but Still Wants Extreme Weather Preparation
The Defense secretary aims to purge climate work from the Pentagon. But critics say his carve-out for weather resiliency misses the point

We’re Not Going to Mars Anytime Soon—Despite What Musk Says
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have announced ambitious plans to send a mission to Mars in 2026 and 2028. It’s not going to happen

Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake
Tariffs on Mexico and Canada won’t stop the demand for addictive drugs

Medicaid Cuts Kick Down on People Caught in the Opioid Epidemic
Proposed cuts to Medicaid could undo advances in treatment for opioid use disorders, risking more overdoses, deaths and stress on the U.S. health system

USAID Funding Saved Millions of Children’s Lives. Recent Cuts Put It in Jeopardy
USAID investments significantly reduced deaths among children under age five and women of reproductive age, studies show

Pentagon Starts Purging Climate Change Measures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to end the Pentagon’s climate efforts. Some experts say the move could hurt military readiness

Trump EPA Unveils Aggressive Plans to Dismantle Climate Regulation
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined an aggressive plan to dismantle the "holy grail" of climate regulation, the endangerment finding

Big Business Is no Longer “All in” on Tackling Climate Change
Tech giants joined states and cities as a pillar of resistance on climate action during President Trump’s first term. Now the coalition is in turmoil

A Science Protest Offers Insight into the Science of Protesting
“Stand Up for Science” shows how science supporters are coming together

Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts
Scientists and supporters rallied in cities across the U.S. and Europe to protest dramatic funding cuts and other attacks from the Trump administration