Some U.S. conservatives in Congress and elsewhere resist support for the embattled nation
The BA.2 strain appears more contagious but may not be more severe
Some institutions cut ties while scholars warn against blanket boycotts
Public camping has gotten worse, not better, under housing first policies
Multiple lawsuits seek to overturn the state’s pro-life law
A court holds her liable for damages for standing up for her faith and refusing to sign same-sex marriage licenses
The state must defend whether hormonal and surgical interventions constitute child abuse
Indiana becomes latest state to protect student speech
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As Lia Thomas clinches win at the NCAA swim championships in Atlanta, women’s advocates call transgender competition unfair