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OpenSecrets reports congressional campaigns are costly, with candidates needing millions, limiting participation from the middle class and diverse groups.

Next City reports on One Safe Place in Houston, a public domestic violence shelter that empowers survivors by maintaining community connections and support.

The Trace reports a summit outlined strategies to reduce gun violence by 2040, emphasizing research, community support, and innovative policies.

The Daily Yonder reports rural Americans face rising heating costs, struggling with energy insecurity as federal aid programs fail to meet demand.

The Marshall Project reports that ICE policies are deterring immigrant victims from seeking help for domestic violence due to fears of deportation.

The Daily Yonder reports farmers face rising health insurance costs as enhanced premium tax credits expire, risking coverage loss for many.

Spokeo reports on crypto rug pulls, highlighting the scams where fraudsters collect funds and disappear, leaving investors with worthless tokens.

The Trace reports on concealed carry reciprocity, and what it means if Congress passes a bill effectively allowing the residents of 29 permitless carry states to carry guns nationwide without a license.

The Marshall Project reports on local leaders claiming Trump's deployments of federal agents worsen crime, eroding trust and increasing community fear.

Using interviews, local and federal data, and news, Stacker highlights 10 Black-led food justice organizations working for a more equitable food system.

The Hechinger Report highlights Colorado's move towards skills-based hiring, prioritizing abilities over degrees to boost workforce inclusivity.

Stateline reports that voting by mail faces uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections as states reevaluate laws and deadlines.

Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke freedoms.

Votebeat reports on Lydia McComas, a young clerk in Madison, working to rebuild trust in elections amid a turnover crisis in Wisconsin's election offices.

Lifeguard reports California, Texas, and Florida face the highest AI scam losses, driven by factors like older populations and wealth concentration.

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Nation report on the unseen burdens women, especially of color, bear when supporting incarcerated loved ones, highlighting financial and emotional struggles.

OpenSecrets reports nearly 100 former lawmakers urge Congress to ban stock trading by members to eliminate conflicts of interest.

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. reports that the U.S. legal system, influenced by English common law, shares key principles like jury trials and tort laws.

CalMatters reports Google mobilized small businesses to oppose California’s AB 566, claiming it would harm online advertising, as part of its lobbying efforts.

Stateline reports that clearance rates, while often cited as crime-solving benchmarks, can be misleading and vary widely, prompting legislative efforts to improve policing outcomes.