Alabama embryo ruling, Nex Benedict death investigation, 150,000 student loan debts erased, and redlining’s connection to air pollution

Find links for the best information about how Alabama’s embryo ruling is likely to affect Black and Brown women more; the ongoing investigation into and reaction to the death of Owasso High School nonbinary student Nex Benedict; how redlining of previous years amplifies air pollution today; and President Joe Biden’s move to relieve student debt for more than 150,000.

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Hendricks part of worldwide MCC panel, Tyson stands up for cannabis dealers, the sinking Windy City, “Divisible” in Omaha, and mental health exceptions for abortion

Davenport’s Rich Hendricks takes a worldwide role. “Divisible” premiers in Omaha. Chicago is sinking. Mike Tyson calls for pardons for those still incarcerated for cannabis offenses. And mental health exceptions emerge in the ongoing struggle for abortion rights.

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New lending library at The Project of the Quad Cities reflects LGBTQ, BIPOC and female identities

The Project of the Quad Cities is trying to help provide readings to identities who are most often the target of book bans. TPQC’s new lending library focuses on LGBTQ, BIPOC and female writings, at a time when Pen America reports explosive nationwide growth in book bans in states that include Iowa.

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Public hearing today for Iowa TG ID proposal, tax credit pitch in Illinois, business orgs and redlining, the warmest January ever, and the future of cultivated meat

Read today’s curated news briefs, including an advance of what’s led up to this evenings 5 p.m. public hearing over Iowa House Bill 649, and what comes after. Plus, an Illinois lawmaker proposes a tax credit for people leaving states like Iowa, business organizations push back against redlining, January sets a record, cultivated meat gets a closer look.

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More Iowa Republican bills concern LGBTQ activists, racial health disparities, Trump’s plan to gut climate change research, another redlining settlement

In addition to a look at Iowa’s growing list of bills concerning LGBTQ communities, today’s curated state, national and world briefs also include where to learn about Trump’s anti-climate change research plan, disparities in health impacts experienced by Blacks and whites, and yet another redlining settlement agreement.

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