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| 19.10.2024 | The California Exodus: A Political Shift in Arizona | The sun sets over Arizona, casting long shadows across the desert landscape. This state, once a bastion of conservative values, is experiencing a seismic shift. The influx of Californians is reshaping its political landscape. The question l... |
| 18.10.2024 | ‘To Keep It Simple… It’s the First Amendment, Stupid’: Judge Slams Florida’s Attempt To Censor Abortion Initiative Ads | It’s not unheard of for us, or other publications, to paraphrase what a court ruling says at times. This time, however, the quote in the headline is actually 100% a direct quote from Judge Mark Walker, the Chief Judge of the Northern Distri... |
| 18.10.2024 | National Politics | Will an influx of Californians into Arizona tilt the battleground state’s politics? | “I wish it was just me,” she said. “Mike and I are true Californians in a lot of ways, and we brought those values with us. We didn’t change. We’re Democrats.”
California is an overwhelmingly Democratic state — Biden won it by more than 29 ... |
| 17.10.2024 | Election | U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse faces repeat election challenge from Longmont tech worker in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District | The Democrat-dominated 2nd District spans north-central Colorado and includes Boulder, Fort Collins, Vail, Steamboat Springs, ski-centric Summit County, and ranching communities in Grand, Jackson and Routt counties.
Neguse touted his work o... |
| 14.10.2024 | The Aurora Rally: A City’s Defense Against Political Stigmatization | In the heart of Colorado, Aurora stands at a crossroads. The city, often overshadowed by its larger neighbor, Denver, is now thrust into the national spotlight. Former President Donald Trump’s rally in Aurora has ignited a firestorm of cont... |
| 13.10.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Take the time to understand implications of complicated ballot measures | Prop 131, though, muddies these waters far more than necessary. In addition to bringing ranked choice voting to general elections, it would create open top-four primary elections, meaning that candidates of all parties would run against eac... |
| 11.10.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Be skeptical of ballot measures from dark money group | The primary reason to be dubious of this effort is that it is simply unnecessary. Amending the Constitution is serious business. With the right to school choice already established in our state, and no one assailing it, what is the need to ... |
| 30.09.2024 | The Battle Over Big Cats: Prop 127 and the Future of Wildlife Management in Colorado | In the heart of Colorado, a fierce debate brews over the fate of mountain lions and bobcats. Proposition 127, a measure to ban trophy hunting of these majestic creatures, has ignited passions on both sides. Supporters argue for compassion a... |
| 29.09.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Big cat trophy hunting has outlived its purpose in Colorado | The answer is obvious. Big game hunting is a vital part of the culture of the West, but the grisly trophy hunting of mountain lions (which are also referred to as pumas and cougars) and the fur trapping of bobcats have no place in Colorado.... |
| 11.09.2024 | COMBATIVE CONGRESS BOOK STRESSES COLLABORATION REQUIRED IN CONGRESS TO SOLVE VITAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE FEDERAL DEBT | Gallup 2023
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...the Framers had produced a republic, if you can keep it.”
— Benjamin Franklin
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| 04.09.2024 | National Politics | Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states | In Massachusetts, the minimum wage is $15 an hour for most workers, but $6.75 an hour for tipped workers, as long as their tips bring them up to at least $15 an hour. Under the ballot measure, employers would pay $15 an hour and tipping wou... |
| 03.09.2024 | RECENT BOOK COMBATIVE CONGRESS ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR MORE COLLABORATION IN CONGRESS TO SOLVE UNRESOLVED BIG PROBLEMS | Number of Parties by Country
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...the Framers had produced a Republic, if you can keep it.”
— Benjamin Franklin
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Solve Americ... |
| 03.09.2024 | California Proposition 6 Campaign Launches to End Forced Labor in Prisons | End Slavery In California Act Coalition
Proposition 6, A California Reparations Priority bill, seeks to abolish Involuntary Servitude, with broad support from diverse coalitions and leaders.
We are at a critical juncture in California's his... |
| 20.08.2024 | National Politics | Fact-checking Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention | The unemployment rate was 6.4 percent the month of Biden’s inauguration, above the historical norm of 5.6 percent, which is the median rate for all months since 1948.
As FactCheck noted before, that rate would have been higher if millions o... |
| 14.08.2024 | RECENT BOOK COMBATIVE CONGRESS DEVELOPS ELECTORAL CHANGES FOR ELECTING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WHY THEY ARE NEEDED | Number of Parties by Country
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...the Framers had produced a republic, if you can keep it.'”
— Benjamin Franklin
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| 13.08.2024 | North Carolina State Audits Decline After Scandal and Political Appointment | Audit reports published by the office of the NC Auditor have fallen off by 20% since April 1st.
The number of audits published by the North Carolina Office of State Auditor is declining at an accelerating rate.
The recent decline in reports... |
| 29.07.2024 | RECENT BOOK COMBATIVE CONGRESS LAYS OUT THE NEED FOR A GREATER VARIETY OF IDEAS IN CONGRESS AND HOW TO GET THEM | Cattle Chute or Closed Party Primaries
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Liberty
Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”
— Winston Churchill
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| 28.06.2024 | National Politics | Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states | Two more states, Maryland and New York, have abortion rights ballot measures that were referred by their state legislatures, though New York’s is currently tied up in litigation.
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled the constitut... |
| 28.06.2024 | Election | Can Trisha Calvarese beat Lauren Boebert? Democrat aims for a rare upset in Colorado’s ruby red 4th District | But Markey sees a path to victory for Calvarese. Their races share a key dynamic: Markey, too, took on a polarizing Republican back in 2008, when she defeated three-term U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave by a head-turning 12 percentage points, upe... |
| 24.06.2024 | Ohio Rep. Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Support for Cultivated Meat, Citing Threats to Health and Farmers | Warren Davidson, a Republican Party member and US representative for Ohio’s 8th congressional district, has recently introduced the REAL Meat Act of 2024 to prohibit using federal funds for any activity related to cultivated meat, including... |
| 18.06.2024 | National Politics | 3 more states could see marijuana legalization on November ballots | Many states, especially left-leaning ones, have legalized marijuana through legislation, but “there are some states where the state legislators still don’t want to touch this issue of cannabis legislation, particularly in more conservative ... |
| 13.06.2024 | Mass. close to last state to ban "revenge porn" | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Massachusetts likely won't be the very last state to ban "revenge porn," the sharing of explicit images without the subject's consent.
Why it matters: It's ... |
| 12.06.2024 | RECENT BOOK COMBATIVE CONGRESS ADVOCATES RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND OTHER ELECTORAL CHANGES FOR CONGRESS | Combative Congress front cover
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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
— Albert Einsein
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| 10.06.2024 | As Florida abortion ban disrupts care, activists push ballot initiative | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
One month in, Florida's six-week abortion ban appears as disruptive to patients seeking care as providers and advocates predicted.
That means fewer abortions performe... |
| 08.06.2024 | National Politics | Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access | The delay had a purpose, according to Elisabeth Smith, state policy and advocacy director at the Center for Reproductive Rights, which filed the lawsuit: It’s preferable to change laws through the legislature than through litigation because... |
| 06.06.2024 | San Antonio City Council prepares charter changes for voters | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
San Antonio voters in November will likely decide on a swath of changes to local government, including a pay raise for councilmembers and the mayor, shepherded by Mayor Ron Nirenberg in his final term... |
| 28.05.2024 | Trump backs Freedom Caucus chief's primary rival | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Former President Trump backed House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good's (R-Va.) primary challenger Tuesday, casting Good as a traitor to his Make America Great Again movement.
Why it matters: Good has ... |
| 23.05.2024 | How Salt Lake City mayor's proposed salary compares to other cities | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: Salt Lake City; Chart: Axios Visuals
If Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gets her proposed $43,698 raise, she'll outearn the mayors of bigger cities like Denver and Portland, according to an... |
| 15.05.2024 | Bob Drach, Certified Accountant, Bids to Restore State Auditor Independence | Bob Drach for State Auditor
The Office of the State Auditor is tainted by recent scandal. Candidate Bob Drach gives voters a strong alternative to business as usual.
Accountants in public practice should be independent in fact and appearanc... |
| 11.05.2024 | National Politics | GOP Pushes to Make Noncitizen Voting Illegal | In the realm of national politics, the GOP is making a big push to outlaw noncitizen voting in local elections. The fear of the Biden administration's open border policies is fueling this movement, with concerns about election integrity add... |
| 10.05.2024 | Alabama Becomes 2nd State to Ban Cultivated Meat, Restricting Sustainable Options for Millions | Following Florida’s recent ban, Alabama has become the second state in the USA to prohibit the sale and production of cultivated meat. This technology grows meat directly from cells without raising and slaughtering animals.
Alabama’s Govern... |
| 10.05.2024 | National Politics | Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal | In Kentucky — which along with Idaho, Iowa and Wisconsin is now considering a constitutional amendment — noncitizens voting will not be tolerated, said Republican state Sen. Damon Thayer, who voted in February to put the amendment on Novemb... |
| 30.04.2024 | COMBATIVE CONGRESS BOOK ANALYZES THE IMPACT OF THE TWO-PARTY SYSTEM AND DEVELOPS ROOT CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS | The Combative Congress book
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Ben Franklin, who on leaving the Constitutional Convention of 1787, supposedly told a curious passerby that the Framers had "produced a republic, if you can keep it.&... |
| 24.04.2024 | Election | Who’s running for Congress in Colorado? Here are the candidates on the June 25 primary ballot. | All eight of Colorado’s congressional districts will have candidates on the June 25 primary ballot. And in three of those districts — the 3rd, 4th and 5th — the seat is open, providing the ingredients for a more boisterous fight than normal... |
| 23.04.2024 | Politics | Colorado legislator targets same-sex marriage ban for removal from state constitution | A defunct provision of the Colorado Constitution that limits marriage to between a man and a woman may finally be stripped from the state’s guiding document under a proposed amendment introduced in the state Senate.
The resolution, filed la... |
| 22.04.2024 | Newsom hits Republicans on abortion restriction pushes | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is stepping up abortion access efforts while targeting Republicans in other states who've moved to restrict the procedure.
The big picture: Newsom revealed Sunday that... |
| 20.04.2024 | Abortion-rights groups get signal boost after Florida, Arizona rulings | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Crucial swing states where abortion is on the ballot in November are seeing a surge in voter registration, volunteers and donations, according to several abortion-rights activists who spoke with Axios... |
| 17.04.2024 | RECENT BOOK COMBATIVE CONGRESS PROBES FOR ROOT CAUSES OF CONGRESSIONAL DYSFUNCTIONALITY | The Statue of Liberty - symbol of America
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Ben Franklin, who on leaving the Constitutional Convention of 1787, supposedly told a curious passerby that the Framers had "produced a republic, if you... |
| 08.04.2024 | Libertarian Party of New York Launches 2024 Petition Drive to Get Presidential Candidates on the Ballot | LPNY Logo
Larry Sharpe, Rich Purtell to Stand-In on Petition until Libertarian National Convention is Held
As long as strenuous ballot access requirements remain in effect, New Yorkers will be stuck with two parties.”
— Andrew Kolstee, Chai... |
| 08.04.2024 | COMBATIVE CONGRESS BOOK EXPLORES PARTY PRIMARIES AS BLOCK TO INNOVATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Cattle Chute or Closed Party Primaries
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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
— Albert Einsein
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| 06.04.2024 | Where abortion is on the ballot in November | Data: Axios research; Chart: Axios Visuals
Florida this week joined other states that have successfully, or are aiming to, put abortion on the ballot for voters in November — a winning issue for Democrats in the post-Roe era.
The big pictur... |
| 30.03.2024 | Trump complains in latest hush-money delay bid that Manhattan already thinks he's guilty, and Michael Cohen keeps saying 'Donald von Shitsinpants' | Politics Trump complains in latest hush-money delay bid that Manhattan already thinks he's guilty, and Michael Cohen keeps saying 'Donald von Shitsinpants'
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| 25.03.2024 | Portland clean energy fund opens grant process | The Portland Clean Energy Fund will award grants as high as $100 million for climate justice and community projects, with recommendations made to the City Council this fall.
Driving the news: Last week, the fund's committee presented its fr... |
| 19.03.2024 | State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights | State legislation is crucially connected to our civil liberties, and can either expand our rights or chip away at them. These bills touch nearly every aspect of our lives. From Roe v. Wade and the Dobbs case that overturned the right to an ... |
| 18.03.2024 | Portland Clean Energy Fund plans to dole out millions | A Portland tax that bankrolls clean energy projects is raising four times as much money as originally expected, sparking debate over what to do with the extra cash.
Why it matters: Voters in 2018 approved the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCE... |
| 12.03.2024 | A GOP lawmaker is abruptly leaving Congress, making Mike Johnson's life even harder | Politics A GOP lawmaker is abruptly leaving Congress, making Mike Johnson's life even harder
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| 11.03.2024 | Combative Congress Book Probes Why America’s Political Parties Need Additional Competition | Cattle Chute or Closed Party Primaries
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Book Gives the Roadblocks and Suggested Fixes for Increased Collaboration in Congress
Insanity is doing the sa... |
| 08.03.2024 | Flawed Democracy: The Math Behind US Presidential Primaries | The US presidential primary system is under scrutiny for its exclusionary nature, as highlighted by the dominance of Super Tuesday. The process, riddled with flawed mathematics, often results in nominees that do not align with the majority ... |
| 07.03.2024 | Politics | Colorado Republicans, facing power gap, will try to impeach — or recall — Jena Griswold over Trump ballot case | Colorado’s super-minority House Republicans are set to launch a largely symbolic impeachment attempt against Secretary of State Jena Griswold in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’... |
| 03.03.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: Ismar Volić: GOP primary elections use flawed math to pick nominees | By Ismar Volić
Republicans around the country are picking a nominee to run for president. However, their process — designed and run by the party, not government officials — is a mess of flawed mathematics that can end up delivering a result... |
| 01.03.2024 | National Politics | Idaho Republican presidential caucus is Saturday. Here’s how it works, what to know | Shaun Goodwin | Idaho Statesman (TNS)
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Republican Party decided to take a different course of action to determine this year’s Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
Instead of the traditional primary ... |
| 11.01.2024 | Business | Hospitality workers’ wages are rising faster than high earners’ in most states | Tim Henderson | Stateline.org (TNS)
Pay hikes over the past four years have lifted the wages of people who work in hospitality — the nation’s lowest-paid industry — nearly 30% on average, reversing much of the wage inequality that has been ... |
| 08.01.2024 | A new look for Columbus City Council | The Columbus City Council has a new look in the new year.
State of play: Per changes approved by voters in 2018, the council has grown from seven to nine members who represent newly created districts around town.
Members must live in their ... |
| 02.01.2024 | Top Columbus stories to watch in 2024 | As we say hello to 2024, here are some local storylines we'll be watching over the next 12 months.🗳 Whaddaya know, it's an election year
A U.S. Senate race will pit Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown against one of three GOP challengers: Se... |
| 24.11.2023 | What happens if a sitting president dies while running for reelection | President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023, in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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It's a milestone for Biden, but it also promp... |
| 09.11.2023 | Politics | Ohio voted on abortion. Next year, 11 more states might, too | Bram Sable-Smith | (TNS) KFF Health News
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — As activists parse the results of Tuesday’s vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to putting a similar measure in front of Missouri v... |
| 01.11.2023 | Politics | Ken Buck won’t seek reelection to Congress, cites “self-serving lies” by fellow Republicans | U.S. Rep. Ken Buck will leave Congress after next year’s election, he said Wednesday in an announcement that included barbs aimed at his own party and was likely to set off a scramble across eastern Colorado to succeed the Windsor Republica... |
| 25.10.2023 | Local News | Boulder Public Library District approves 2024 budget | The Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees has approved the district’s 2024 budget, setting the stage for the library district to start operations early next year.
Voters approved the new property-tax funded library district and ... |
| 04.10.2023 | New York Bans Facial Recognition Tech In Schools While Montana Decides Students Aren’t Covered By Its Statewide Ban | For the children. For the children. For the children. |
| 01.10.2023 | Commentary | Guest opinion: Morgan Marietta: Supreme Court supermajority will clarify its constitutional revolution this year | By Morgan Marietta
The first Monday in October, the traditional date for the beginning of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term, is almost here: On Oct. 2, 2023, the court will meet after the summer recess, with the biggest case of the term focused... |
| 18.09.2023 | How a Parking Lot Became a Panacea for This School District’s Housing Crisis | Shirley Cruz used to pass an old parking lot on her way to and from work.
Adjacent to a former high school, the lot was wasted space back then, she says. Uber and Lyft drivers would congregate there, waiting to get assigned to their next ri... |
| 01.09.2023 | New Poll Finds Most Ohio Voters Support Marijuana Legalization | A majority of Ohio voters support a recreational marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on ballots in November, according to the results of a new poll released this week. The new poll from Fallon Research found that 59% of regis... |
| 20.08.2023 | Editorials | Editorial: Funding, enrollment issues must be fixed, but Universal Preschool program’s rocky start shouldn’t undercut its value | Preschool is a milestone for children and families. It is the beginning of a vital educational journey for our young students and a lifeline for parents who need safe and reliable child care in order to work. And a good preschool experience... |
| 16.08.2023 | State Auditor DiZoglio Issues Letter to Attorney General Campbell Regarding MA Legislative Audit | Boston — In March 2023, I announced that our office was conducting an audit of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives (together, the “Legislature”). The audit includes budgetary, hiring, spending, and procurement information,... |
| 11.08.2023 | Florida sets up formerly incarcerated people to vote — then arrests them | In a country where wealth and friends in high places can go a long way in making legal problems disappear, John Boyd Rivers has neither of those advantages.
He and his wife barely scrape by in Alachua County, Florida, raising eight children... |
| 09.08.2023 | A tough new era for electric vehicles | The push for electric vehicles to become more mainstream has gained serious momentum in recent years, with climate change, fluctuations in gas prices, and tax incentives. But the broader transition to EVs looks like it will be longer and bu... |
| 06.08.2023 | Commentary
Commentary | Guest opinion: Gabriel J. Chin: The most serious Trump indictment yet | By Gabriel J. Chin
The Justice Department announced its second federal indictment of former president Donald J. Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. The charges are groundbreaking and not just because a former president is facing multiple criminal charge... |
| 04.08.2023 | Darius Mayfield for Congress (NJ12) endorsed by national veterans group , Veterans for Trump. | Darius Mayfield Veterans for Trump endorsement
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Veterans for Trump aka Veterans for America First has issued an endorsement for Darius Mayfield. Said ... |
| 04.08.2023 | MS Rep Chris Brown gets national backing from Veterans for Trump on his bid for Mississippi Public Service Commission | Chris Brown Veterans for Trump endorsement
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Veterans for Trump aka Veterans for America First has endorsed MS State Rep Chris Brown for Mississippi Public Service Commission with ... |
| 21.07.2023 | The Supreme Court is so corrupt … | When my kids were growing up, there were lots of Chuck Norris jokes.
Chuck Norris is so strong he makes onions cry. So strong he can kill two stones with one bird. He can even kill your imaginary friend.
As I began this article, I found mys... |
| 21.07.2023 | Here's who is running for Durham mayor and city council | The shape of the Durham City Council could change as incumbents decline to fight for their seats and newcomers kick off fresh challenges in November's elections.
Driving the news: Friday is the filing deadline for candidates entering the ra... |
| 19.07.2023 | Why Companies Need To Defend Their Diversity Policies | Diversity and Inclusion policies at Fortune 500 are under attack following the latest Supreme Court ... [+] decision on affirmative action.getty |
| 18.07.2023 | Dallas surgeon Brian Williams is running for Congress | A trauma surgeon who rose to prominence after treating Dallas police officers ambushed by a sniper in 2016 is running for Democrat Rep. Colin Allred's seat in Congress.
Why it matters: Brian Williams, an Air Force veteran who completed his ... |
| 14.07.2023 | What you need to know about Issue 1 | Data: Axios research; Graphic: Simran Parwani and Natalie Peeples/Axios
You've seen the ads, the signs and the social media debates — but how much do you really understand Issue 1?
Early voting is underway, so here's a primer before you hea... |
| 14.07.2023 | Here's what Minnesota swing voters are saying about the DFL trifecta | Minnesota swing voters in Axios' latest Engagious/Sago focus group support some of the DFL's biggest legislative victories, but overwhelmingly oppose tax increases included in the recent state budget.
Driving the news: Axios observed two on... |
| 13.07.2023 | The impact of Portland's library closures | More than a third of Multnomah County libraries are closed this summer for construction, disrupting patrons' access to books, media and vital resources like community engagement and basic needs.
What's happening: Of the county's nearly two ... |
| 13.07.2023 | Ying Tan, winner of the Republican primary for NYC Counsel District 43, has been endorsed by Veterans for Trump | Ying-Ying Tan Endorsement Veterans for Trump
Veterans for Trump President Stan Fitzgerald announced the endorsement of Ying Tan, an immigrant, who defeated challenger Vito Labella in the Republican Primary
Ying Tan represents the future of ... |
| 11.07.2023 | Georgia state legislator switches to Republican Party | A Democratic state representative from Atlanta who has repeatedly voted against her party, including by supporting a failed school voucher bill, is now a Republican.
Driving the news: State Rep. Mesha Mainor announced Tuesday she will join ... |
| 07.07.2023 | The US doesn’t need age limits – it needs term limits | A perennial debate in American politics has been stirred up again: are our leaders in Washington too old, and if so, what should be done about it? The question has gained new significance as Joe Biden, already the oldest president in United... |
| 09.06.2023 | Luck of the draw: Trump's judge will likely be his appointee Aileen Cannon, who has already handed him victories that had legal experts scratching their heads | Judge Aileen Cannon gave her confirmation testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee over Zoom on July 29, 2020. Senate Judiciary Committee
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Judge Aileen Cannon is likely to preside over the first-ever federal trial of a former p... |
| 19.05.2023 | Cannacore Group Expands Services to Psychedelic Markets in Oregon and Colorado | With a Team that has over 19+ years of combined knowledge and experience in regulated industries, Cannacore Group brings a unique and innovative perspective to each application as we have worked in various states from vertically integrated ... |
| 14.05.2023 | Editorials
Editorials | Editorial: Prop HH is a necessary stopgap while real solution to property taxes is found | Property valuations began arriving in mailboxes this month, and the shocking numbers have left Coloradans around the state understandably anxious about their forthcoming property tax bills. The “slow motion” crisis, as it has been called, h... |
| 08.05.2023 | Oregon Issues First Psilocybin Therapy Treatment Center License | The Oregon Health Authority announced last week that it has issued the first license for a psilocybin treatment center, opening access to the promising mental health therapy to adult patients across the state. The psilocybin service center ... |
| 26.04.2023 | A former GOP strategist says Tucker Carlson would be a huge threat to Trump if the ex-Fox News host were to run for president in 2024 | Former President Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Scott Olson/Getty Images
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Tucker Carlson would be a real threat to Trump if he were to run in 2024, says ex GOP strategist Rick Wilson.
Carlson would... |
| 11.04.2023 | Clarence Thomas' billionaire benefactor Harlan Crow has also spent thousands boosting Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and an anti-Trump super PAC | Republican Sens. Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio have all benefited from Harlan Crow's spending. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images; Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Washingto... |
| 26.03.2023 | Commentary
Commentary | Guest opinion: Erik S. Herron: Estonia’s e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some U.S. states pulling in the opposite direction? | By Erik S. Herron
Estonia, a small country in northern Europe, reached a digital milestone when the country headed to the polls on March 5, 2023.
For the first time, over 50% of voters cast their ballots online in a national parliamentary e... |
| 14.03.2023 | Lauren Boebert, 36, and her husband are about to become grandparents. Here's a timeline of their 20-year relationship. | Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado with her husband and four sons. Lauren Boebert for Congress
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and her husband, Jayson Boebert, wedded in 2005.
In 2004, Jayson Boebert pleaded guilty and served jail time for pub... |
| 14.03.2023 | The big short | Redeem now
Matt liked his penis. The length was fine. The girth was awesome. But it curved. Not like a scimitar or letter C; just a gentle little bend. It bugged him.
"I wanted it to be straight," said Matt, a contractor in his 40... |
| 12.03.2023 | How can California help at-risk students close achievement gaps? | In summary
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to tweak the state’s program for improving educational outcomes of at-risk students, but his proposal doesn’t fix its fundamental flaws.
When Jerry Brown returned to the governorship of California in 2011,... |
| 07.03.2023 | Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ Ignore America’s Real Urban Needs | Salem, NH - Former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire. Trump recently called for constructing ... [+] federally funded "freedom cities." (Photo by Cheryl Senter for the Washington Post)The Washington Post via Getty Images |
| 05.03.2023 | Opinion Columnists
Opinion Columnists | Opinion: Jim Martin: Sports betting has gotten too big too fast. Regulation efforts must start now. | Do you want a sure bet?
I’m wagering that the United States Supreme Court has turned America into one big casino.
We are in the middle of the largest and fastest expansion of legal gambling in the nation’s history and which is quite possibl... |
| 22.02.2023 | When Elections Threaten the Rule of Law: The Good Governance Paradox of Judicial Elections | State courts handle the preponderance of legal disputes in America. Federal courts have increasingly deferred to states to demarcate the scope of foundational rights, and decisions by these courts have substantial impact on how Americans or... |
| 15.02.2023 | Commentary
Commentary | Guest opinion: Karen Dolan: Biden presented a bold agenda. Now he must back it up. | By Karen Dolan
President Joe Biden took full advantage of his State of the Union address to celebrate his administration’s victories for hard-working U.S. families and set the tone for progress and possibility for the next two years.
While ... |
| 01.02.2023 | Double-barreled ‘tort wars’ conflict heats up | In summary
The ceaseless skirmishing among interest groups over rules governing personal injury lawsuits is known as “tort wars” and a double-barreled battle over a controversial employment law is heating up.
Nothing is more pervasive in Ca... |
| 30.01.2023 | Are Jan. 6 Defendants Getting a Fair Shake from DC Juries? Comparing Jury and Bench Trial Outcomes | On Monday, Jan. 23, after five guilty verdicts rolled in against high-profile defendants in Jan. 6-related federal criminal cases, defense lawyers for two of them gave predictable post-verdict press conferences. Each pointed the finger at t... |
| 21.01.2023 | Mitt Romney could face a 'divisive' re-election campaign in 2024 after backing both Trump impeachments and breaking with conservatives | Sen. Mitt Romney has frequently broken with conservatives in the last four years and says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll seek re-election. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Mitt Romney is perhaps the most anti-Trump Republican senator and has ofte... |
| 20.01.2023 | Why state and local relationships matter to national prosperity: A case for economic collaboration | In February 2021, over 40,000 residents of the city of Jackson, Miss. lost access to clean running water for at least a month, following a historic winter storm that damaged an out-of-date and under-resourced infrastructure system. The mayo... |
| 17.01.2023 | Kevin McCarthy says he's 'always had a few questions' about George Santos' resume | Kevin McCarthy (right) says he won't push George Santos (left) out of office. Alex Brandon/AP Photo; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Kevin McCarthy told MSNBC he's always "had a few questions" about George Santos' CV.
A Santos staff... |
| 17.01.2023 | A failed GOP candidate masterminded shootings at 4 Democratic officials' homes, Albuquerque police say | Solomon Pena, a Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 14, is taken into custody by Albuquerque police officers, on January 16, 2023. Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP
Albuquerque police accused a failed GOP cand... |
| 12.01.2023 | McCarthy won't force Santos out, saying he'll 'answer to the voters.' Voters won't get a say for 2 years. | Kevin McCarthy (right) says he won't push George Santos (left) out of office. Alex Brandon/AP Photo; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Kevin McCarthy says he won't force Rep. George Santos to resign.
McCarthy told reporters it's up to voters to... |
