If you read my columns closely, you know this: over the past two terms, 21 of the court’s 30 “pure” criminal law decisions have been pro-defendant or defense position. Eleven of 16 in the 2025-26 term, and 10 of 14 in the prior one. That’s 70%.
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This analysis presents findings from the 2026 KFF Women’s Health Survey on women's reported need for and use of fertility services.
This analysis highlights women’s opinions regarding the possible impact of potential federal actions on their decision to have children in the future as well their experiences with paid parental leave
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