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How ‘Coercive Control’ Is Expanding Domestic Abuse Laws in Several States

The concept takes into account nonphysical tactics abusers use to trap their partners. But some worry the new laws will hurt victims.

Closing Argument • 06.28.2025

She Ate a Poppy Seed Salad Just Before Giving Birth. Then They Took Her Baby Away.

Hospitals use drug tests that return false positives from poppy seed bagels, decongestants and Zantac. Yet newborns are being taken from parents based on the results.

Feature • 09.09.2024

These Parents Had to Bond With Their Babies Over Zoom — or Lose Them Forever

During the pandemic, video chats replaced in-person visits between parents and their children placed in foster care. The effects could linger for years.

Coronavirus • 04.14.2021

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