Voices: Juneteenth reminds us of Black Americans’ long struggle for education following end of slavery by Rodney Coates, The Conversation
National study gives Ohio positive marks on childcare, urges further work nationwide by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Wisconsin Muslim leader released from ICE detention after pressure from family, supporters, elected officials by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Tennessee congressman urges state’s governor to revoke directive to report immigration status of sick kids by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Trump-backed candidate defeated in Georgia’s costly primary battle for governor by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder
It’s the economy, argues Missy Hughes as she seeks the Democratic nod for Wisconsin governor by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Pennsylvania attorney general signs off on state funding for Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Join the Postindustrial Community: A journey of transformation by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky congressional seat? by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push by Paul Kiefer, Wisconsin Watch
Voices: The potency of Postindustrial Politicians cannot be denied by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
North Carolina State House advances bill to regulate data centers, require more nuclear power by Christine Zhu, NC Newsline
Georgia Democrats hope unity ticket can propel them to victory in November by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Indiana governor declares Pride month “nuclear family month” by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
“We are standing with you”: Lansing raises Pride flag over City Hall to recognize LGBTQ+ community by Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance
Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the US Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder
US men’s soccer team arrives at new facility in Georgia for World Cup training by Amanda Andrews, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Michigan’s Democratic US Senate candidates spar over AI data centers, AIPAC funding by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Tennessee Democratic senator suspended from committee over special session protest by Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
University of Kentucky study finds legal marijuana linked to reduced opioid overdoses among insured adults by Postindustrial
Kentucky has numerous coal ash sites. The US EPA is weakening pollution protections for them. by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern
Decade-old marijuana conviction prompts ICE detention of Wisconsin green card holder after family trip by Paul Kiefer, Wisconsin Watch
Gary Indiana’s 27-year lawsuit against gun industry dies with state’s supreme court decision by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky’s Thomas Massie by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Pennsylvania attorney general appeals decision overturning state’s ban on Medicaid-funded abortion by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
New Michigan creator collaborative redefines digital storytelling and civic engagement by Postindustrial
Appeals court weighs legality of orders extending Michigan coal plant life by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Wisconsin advocates fear proposed federal changes will take childcare backward by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, Detroit Caucus condemn Tennessee redistricting in wake of SCOTUS ruling by Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance
NAACP Tennessee files lawsuit challenging redrawn US House district map by Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee GOP to limit public input on redrawing U.S. House map as protesters descend on Capitol by Sam Stockard, Cassandra Stephenson & Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout
Voices: The same old extraction and disinvestment won’t bring West Virginia’s revival by Kelly Allen, West Virginia Watch