US supreme court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’

Court in 8-1 decision sides with Christian counselor who argues law banning the practice violates first amendment The supreme court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor … Read more

Petrol more than $4 a gallon? Don’t blame JD Vance! | Arwa Mahdawi

The US vice-president still dreams of succeeding Trump in 2028. No wonder he’s desperate to distance himself from the price rises caused by the war with Iran Bombing little kids in the Middle East? Whatever. Immigration agents killing US civilians in the street and terrorising local communities? Meh. The Epstein files still not being released … Read more

Trump’s proposed presidential library revealed as towering Miami skyscraper in striking new video

A newly released animated video shows renderings of President Donald Trump’s proposed presidential library in downtown Miami, featuring a soaring waterfront skyscraper and museum space. Trump shared the video on Truth Social early Tuesday, offering a first look at the proposed project, while his son, Eric Trump, posted it on X with additional details, describing … Read more

Founder of ‘orgasmic meditation’ company gets nine years in prison in forced labor conspiracy

Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste Inc, also ordered to forfeit $12m, and seven victims were awarded restitution The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a scheme that a judge said exploited vulnerable women and coerced them into performing sex acts with … Read more

The Save Act must be defeated. But it’s just one step in the fight to protect American voting | Austin Sarat

As the US midterms approach, Americans must take action to shield democracy from Donald Trump’s assault Donald Trump is going all out to pressure the Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which he insists on calling the Save America Act. On 8 March, he posted on Truth Social: “It supersedes everything else. … Read more