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June 2024

SNAP Participants Get Greater Milk Discounts at Meijer

TL/DR - Meijer, a supercenter chain in the US, has doubled the milk discount it offers to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), providing them with a 40% discount on any brand or size of 1% or fat-free milk. The discount applies to purchases made online and in physical stores and will remain in effect until fall…

Abortion Care Providers Stand Firm Post-Biden Debate Fiasco

TL/DR - In a recent debate, President Joe Biden did not assertively challenge former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion rights, causing dismay among proponents of these rights. The constitutional right to abortion was overturned in 2022 during Trump's tenure, with three anti-abortion justices being nominated to the Supreme Court leading…

Analyzing the Chaos and Aftermath: Was January 6th a Significant Event?

TL/DR - The article details the events surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack. Former President Donald Trump, during a June 2024 presidential debate, downplayed the severity of the attack and shifted blame, stating he had told his supporters to act "peacefully and patriotically.” However, the attack was described as an organized, premeditated…

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban

TL/DR - Iowa's Supreme Court has approved a six-week ban on abortion, a measure that restricts the procedure after fetal cardiac activity can be detected. The law was passed by the Republican-led legislature in 2023 and has limited exceptions for rape, incest, or if a woman's life is in danger. This decision has significantly affected the…