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Delightful Chalk Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn

David Zinn, well known in Michigan for his charming and imaginative chalk art, transforms everyday streets into scenes of cute play. Here are five of…

Delightful Chalk Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn

Senate hearing examines state abortion bans, ‘assault on women’s freedoms’ – UPI.com

…Right now in America, more than a third of women of reproductive age live in states where they essentially don’t have the choice to end a pregnancy if they need to,” Murray said. “Instead, Republicans have made the choice for them with extreme abortion bans and cruel restrictions on access to care.”

“No woman — no one — should be dragged through a pregnancy against their will,” Murray added.

Currently, there are 14 states with complete abortion bans and 21 states that restrict the procedure earlier in pregnancy than those standards set by Roe. As of December, nearly one in five women are forced to travel out of state for abortion care, according to Murray who recounted stories about women impacted by the bans…

Source: Senate hearing examines state abortion bans, ‘assault on women’s freedoms’ – UPI.com

Merrick Garland hits back at Trump and Republicans: ‘I will not be intimidated’ | Merrick Garland | The Guardian

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Merrick Garland at the Hpise Photograph: Drew Angerer/AFP/Getty Images

US attorney general Merrick Garland has defended his stewardship of the justice department in a combative display on Capitol Hill that saw him accusing Republicans of attacking the rule of law while telling them he “will not be intimidated.”

Testifying before the House judiciary committee, Garland accused GOP congressmen of engaging in conspiracy theories and peddling false narratives.

“I will not be intimidated,” Garland told lawmakers. “And the justice department will not be intimidated. We will continue to do our jobs free from political influence. And we will not back down from defending our democracy.”

Source: Merrick Garland hits back at Trump and Republicans: ‘I will not be intimidated’ | Merrick Garland | The Guardian