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The Trump administration said Thursday it wants states to innovate in ways that could produce more lower-cost health insurance options — even if those alternatives do not provide the same level of financial or medical coverage as an ACA plan.

Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say

The Trump administration offered states specific examples Thursday of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say Trump's plan could drive up premiums for many.

Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say

The Trump administration offered states specific examples Thursday of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say Trump's plan could drive up premiums for many.

Abortion rights advocates protesting in the State Capitol in Austin, Texas in 2013.

Federal Judge Blocks New Texas Anti-Abortion Law

Texas sought to ban a common procedure for ending second-term pregnancies. Courts in four other states have blocked similar laws.

A drawing completed by both Ed Koren and Alison Bechdel, the second and third cartoonist laureates of Vermont, respectively. In the image, Koren presents laurels and a large pen to Bechdel.

For A Small State, Vermont Sure Has A Lot Of Speech Bubbles

Vermont is the only state that consistently appoints cartoonist laureates as a ceremonial position that promotes the art of cartooning.

One year after their older daughter, Carmen, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., the Schentrup family works to find a new normal. While son Robert remained in Florida to attend college, the rest of the family moved to Washington state.

Parkland Family Reflects On A Year Of Anguish And Activism

"Everybody should consider what it would mean to lose their child, their spouse," says Philip Schentrup. His daughter Carmen was among the 17 students and staff killed in Parkland, Fla., last year.

President Trump shakes hands with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar after he is sworn in by Vice President Pence on Jan. 29. Major reproductive health organizations are voicing concerns about the Trump administration's new approach to federal family-planning grants, which may reduce the role of Planned Parenthood and place greater emphasis on "natural family planning."

Planned Parenthood Sues To Block Trump's 'Radical Shift' In Family Planning Program

The Trump administration's proposed changes to the federal Title X program would put the health of millions of low-income patients at risk, according to Planned Parenthood.

Shennel E.P. Henries, a 19-year-old Liberian member of Girl Up, decided to become an activist when she was around 5,

The Dreams Of Today's Teen Girl Activists

The young leaders of Girl Up were in Washington, D.C., this week to network and to lobby Congress on gender issues.

What Happens When A Country Bans Spanking?

Researchers look at countries that have prohibited corporal punishment for kids and their rate of youth violence.

Cody Wilson, owner of Defense Distributed, holds a 3D printed gun called the "Liberator" in his factory in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 1.

Federal Judge Extends Order Blocking 3D Gun Blueprints From Internet

Defense Distributed can't publish its DIY gun designs online until a court case between the states and the federal government is resolved. But the designs are already circulating.

California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, accompanied by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, listens to a question concerning remarks made U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Wednesday, March 7, 2018

California Gov. Brown Denounces Jeff Sessions Over Federal Immigration Lawsuit

California Gov. Jerry Brown denounced U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions for coming to the state to speak about a lawsuit targeting policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, saying Wednesday it was unprecedented for him to "act more like Fox News than a law enforcement officer."

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