She Was 13 When They Took Her Breasts. By 16, It Was Too Late to Sue
After being prescribed testosterone and undergoing a double mastectomy at just 13, detransitioner Layla Jane tried to seek justice in court, but was denied thanks to California’s statute of limitations, which expired before she was even old enough to understand the harm done to her.
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The Hidden Crisis in New Mexico’s Classrooms
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- New Mexico
A New Mexico educator warns that weak attendance laws, discipline restrictions, and political biases are leaving classrooms—and children—behind.
New Mexico’s Families Want to Protect Women’s Spaces. Will State Leaders Listen?
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- New Mexico
Independent Women met with countless New Mexicans this week as the organization kicked off its celebration of Title IX’s 53rd anniversary and Women’s Sports Week. The message from the state’s families was resounding: New Mexicans want change.
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New Series: Earn More, Pay Less
Tax relief fuels job growth, high wages, and financial independence but with major parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of 2025, these Americans are highlighting what’s at stake for families and small businesses facing a massive tax hike.
Through firsthand accounts of those like Lana Pol, Jolene Riessen, and more to come, we’re challenging the myth that tax cuts only benefit the wealthy, showcasing how business leaders have used these cuts to reinvest, expand opportunities, and build stronger futures for Americans across the country.
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