Swan's Picks for September 8

The school year has begun, and the pace is picking up. Here are some recent developments:

In a small Rhode Island town, a big issue about the First Amendment - The Boston Globe Texas highways targeted by antiabortion activists seeking to block interstate travel - The Washington Post

A federal court throws out Alabama's congressional map again : NPR

New York City’s foie gras ban is about more than fancy food - POLITICO Iowa court rules rental inspection law is unconstitutional | State News | dewittobserver.com

San Francisco must face legal challenge to airline health insurance mandate (msn.com)

When Drought Gripped Minnesota in 2021, Farmers Increased Water Usage - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Phoenix City Council approves ordinance allowing backyard casitas (msn.com)