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North Korea cracks down on abortion, contraceptives to drive up birth rate
North Korea is trying to boost its declining birth rate by punishing doctors who perform abortions and the people who sell smuggled contraceptives. According to the United Nations Population Fund, the country’s fertility rate dropped to 1.8 births per woman in 2023. A fertility rate of 2.1 is considered the minimum rate needed to secure… -
MTG goes after fellow Trump supporter Laura Loomer for ‘racist’ Harris post
Two high-profile Donald Trump supporters are feuding over a post about Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage. Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., criticized right-wing activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for being “racist.” It started when Loomer posted to X on Sunday, “If Harris wins in November, the White House will smell like curry & White… -
Feds give $251 million for disability inclusion at work
In its largest-ever vocational rehabilitation-focused competitive grant, the U.S. Department of Education is giving $251 million to more than two dozen higher education institutions and other agencies to ensure disability inclusion in the workforce. The Disability Innovation Fund program awarded the five-year grants to 27 recipients. The grants will prepare individuals for competitive and integrated… -
Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has gone against President Joe Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico. In 2021, Abbott had officials put up razor wire fencing to prevent illegal border crossings as part of his Operation Lone Star initiative. On Sept. 9, Abbott sent…