Thomas calls for overturning precedents on contraceptives, LGBTQ rights
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday called for overturning the constitutional rights the court had affirmed for access to contraceptives and LGBTQ rights in an opinion concurring with the majority to decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In his separate opinion, Thomas acknowledged that Friday's decision does not directly affect any rights besides abortion. But he argued that the constitution's Due Process Clause does not secure a right to an abortion or any other substantive rights, and he urged the court to apply that reasoning to other landmark cases. Thomas w
Read MoreMost teens not exercising enough, study finds
Story at a glance Researchers at the University of Georgia found that 75 percent of students were not getting the recommended amount of daily exercise. Then they looked for a link between exercise and a student’s school environment. The team surveyed 360,000 high school students across Georgia.
Read MoreBiden’s executive order is a strong step forward — as LGBTQ youth need support
It was inspiring to be at the White House’s Pride celebration last week, surrounded by fellow LGBTQ leaders and the young people we serve, as President Biden not only acknowledged Pride Month but took historic action to advance the rights of LGBTQ Americans. The executive order touches upon many top policy priorities that The Trevor Project and our movement partners have bee
Read MoreHouse appropriators move to extend Title 42 through DHS budget
House appropriators voted Friday to extend a Trump-era border policy, adding a six-month extension of Title 42 to the Department of Homeland Security Budget. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), was passed by voice vote, leaving unclear with Democrats voted in support of the effort. Title 42 contravenes asylum law, allowing border officials to rapidly expel migrants without allowing them to seek protection in the U.S. The Biden administration continued the policy during the first year of its administration but moved in April to rescind the p
Read MoreCNN guest tears up: SCOTUS ruling on Roe 'heartbreaking betrayal of half the country'
A guest on CNN was on the verge of tears as she discussed the bombshell ruling from the Supreme Court on Friday overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1970s decision granting the right to have an abortion. "It's a heartbreaking betrayal of half of the country," said Jennifer Rodgers, a former federal prosecutor who appeared on CNN as part of the network's breaking news coverage of the Friday ruling. Rodgers's voice cracked as she spoke, and CNN played footage of people gathered outside of the Suprem
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