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House speaker Mike Johnson likened abortion to ‘American holocaust’

CNN airs clip from May last year in which then Louisiana congressman – a leading anti-abortion voice –made comparison

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2023

Former Illinois State Senate President James ‘Pate’ Philip dead at 93

The Republican Senate president was known for his influence in state government and often controversial blunt comments.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

OPINION - Donald Trump's unique position on abortion could make him the next President

Abortion is the safe wall behind which Joe Biden can age before our eyes, the struggling economy can keep gasping for breath, and Ukraine can worry not so much about its weapons, because abortion — its availability in some form massively popular with most Americans; its sanctioning viciously biting Republicans…

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

‘Openly authoritarian campaign’: Trump’s threats of revenge fuel alarm

Trump’s talk of seeking to ‘weaponize’ the DoJ and ‘retribution’ for opponents poses a direct threat to the rule of law and democracy in the US should he win a second term, experts say

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2023

Rather than visiting Trump, House speaker should have stayed home

If there’s anyone a purportedly serious and newly installed House speaker should avoid, it’s a disgraced, coup-plotter of an ex president.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023

GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire

Whatever, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Lee — no one actually thinks the FBI was behind January 6

Salon · Nov 22, 2023

New York becomes second state to pass law on readability of ballot measures this year

Welcome to the Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Nov 22, 2023

School voucher fallout leaves Texas Legislature with no clear sense on next steps

Vouchers were left without a clear path forward after a decisive vote Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott, who had threatened lawmakers with more special sessions to pass the proposal, seems to have turned his attention to punishing voucher opponents in next year’s primary elections.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 22, 2023

Feeding the insatiable MAGA movement

Many of Trump’s diehard followers are White Christians who have found a role model and outlet for their desires

Salon · Nov 22, 2023

Burger King owner’s ‘gut feeling’ told him he should have hired Ed Burke’s law firm

Prosecutors called Shoukat Dhanani to the witness stand and played secretly recorded calls as they began showing jurors evidence of a second scheme outlined in Burke’s 2019 indictment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023