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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public universities, condemning the legislation as divisive and harmful. In a video statement, Beshear rejected House Bill 4, calling it part of an “anti-civil rights” movement and warning that …

Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th Kentucky is the first state where clinics will completely stop providing abortions. The state legislature enacted a far-reaching abortion law Wednesday with so many restrictions, including a 15-week ban, that clinics said they have been forced to stop performing the procedure. The law, …