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Children’s Security Law Passes in Missouri Senate to Safeguard Foster Youth Social Security Benefits

Jefferson City, Missouri – The Missouri Senate made a significant move on Friday by passing a bill aimed at ending the state’s practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children. This legislation, sponsored by Republican state Representative Hannah Kelly and state Senator Holly Thompson Rehder, seeks to redirect these funds to address the specific needs of vulnerable youths in the foster care system. Over the past five years, Missouri has withheld approximately $28.2 million …

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Retirement Crisis: China’s Youth Abandon Savings Plans

Beijing, China- Chinese young adults are increasingly opting out of saving for retirement, a trend that may have significant long-term implications for the country’s aging population. Despite the government’s efforts to promote financial literacy and retirement planning, many young people are prioritizing immediate financial needs over saving for their golden years. According to recent studies, a combination of factors is contributing to this shift in behavior. High levels of student debt, rising living costs, and …

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Louisiana Law Challenged by Harvard Clinic for Banning Transgender Youth Medical Care

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A recent development in Louisiana has stirred controversy as a new law restricts access to essential medical care for transgender youth, sparking legal action by students and advocates at Harvard Law School’s Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation. According to legal experts, the law violates the state’s constitution by denying certain medical treatments to transgender minors while allowing the same treatments for other children. The Health Law and Policy Clinic, …

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PAXTON SUED OVER LGBTQ RECORD DEMANDS IN TRANS YOUTH CASE

Austin, Texas – A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he demanded records from an LGBTQ group supporting families seeking transition-related medical care for transgender youths. The group, PFLAG, described Paxton’s demand as an overreach and retaliation for their involvement in lawsuits regarding minors’ access to gender-affirming care in Texas. The lawsuit aims to block Paxton’s demand, alleging violations of freedom of petition, speech, assembly, and protection against unjustified searches …

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