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GOP ready to exploit their own "crisis"

The GOP's speaker debacle has resulted in the most radical leader of the House of Representatives in history

Salon · Nov 1, 2023

Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in New York civil fraud trial

His testimony is expected to be followed by his younger brother Eric, another vice president of the family's landmark business. Both, alongside their father, are defendants in the trial.

WEKU · Nov 1, 2023

Ten candidates running for Leavenworth Unified School District 453 School Board

Ten candidates are running in the general election for Leavenworth Unified School District 453 school board in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on Nov. 7, 2023. Four of seven school board seats are up for election, and voters can choose up to four candidates.

Ballotpedia · Nov 1, 2023

In Poland, the home of ‘LGBT-free zones’, there is hope at last for the queer community

The former ruling party targeted and scapegoated Poland’s queer communities. Now it’s out of power, equality is within reach, says academic Roch Dunin-Wąsowicz

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Mississippi gubernatorial contenders Reeves and Presley will have 1 debate to cap a tough campaign

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley are about to face off in their only debate

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Judges rule state takeover of Nashville airport's board violates Tennessee Constitution

A panel of judges has ruled that it was unconstitutional for Tennessee lawmakers to pass a state takeover of Nashville International Airport’s board without approval from city officials or voters

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Expert warns of Trump's fascist rhetoric

"People should be more worried about this," writes Mark Reiff

Salon · Oct 31, 2023

Rahm or Ed? Expert quizzed on who had most clout in preview of possible Burke trial testimony

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall held Tuesday’s hearing to determine whether Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon should be allowed to testify during ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s trial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices and school boards, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Oct 31, 2023

Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions

A Missouri appeals court has ruled against a Republican-written description of abortion-rights ballot measures, calling his summaries politically partisan

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023