Why Maryland became a haven for abortion care after Roe’s fall The state has emerged as an example of how Democratic lawmakers can take proactive steps to bolster abortion access The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2023
GOP now funds voting methods it trashed "What they do is lie to try to steal elections, that has not stopped," says Colorado Sec. of State Jena Griswold Salon · Jul 22, 2023
No Labels in 2024 wants to boldly try what Americans Elect tried in 2012 The idea behind Americans Elect was to create an alternative system for finding the candidates, independent of the two major parties and based in the limitless possibilities of the internet. WEKU · Jul 22, 2023
Tennessee toughens voting rules for people with felony convictions State condemned as ‘the bottom of the barrel on rights restoration’ after change by state’s division of elections The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2023
US third-party group mulls 2024 ticket – but would it merely help Trump? Anxious Democrats say centrist No Labels group – which could back Joe Manchin – would act as spoiler against Joe Biden The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2023
California To Decide On Repealing Proposition 8, Define Marriage As A Fundamental Right In 2024 Governor Newsom Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights, Challenges Proposition 8's Constitutional Status Zenger · Jul 22, 2023
Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping Trump Weary Republicans across New Hampshire, even inside the governor’s office, are desperate to stop former President Donald Trump from winning the first-in-the-nation presidential primary The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Trump legal team tries again to block Georgia election interference grand jury probe The move is the latest tactic to delay ex-president’s legal proceedings The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Kamala Harris condemns DeSantis and ‘extremist, so-called leaders’ without naming them in Florida speech VP blasts new state school standards that claim enslaved people ‘developed skills’ for ‘personal benefit’ The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Ex-Trump lawyer settles lawsuit for $1.7m in alleged unpaid fees Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to play a central role in criminal charges against Donald Trump in New York. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023
2 Reasons It's Not Clear That Trump 'Corruptly' Obstructed an Official Proceeding Appeals in the January 6 cases raise serious questions about how broadly the statute should be applied. Reason · Jul 21, 2023
ICYMI: Top stories of the week Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 17-21. Ballotpedia · Jul 21, 2023
Patriot Front members convicted for Idaho Pride threats to serve three days in jail for conspiracy to riot The sentences arrive one year after a mass arrest of member who planned to disrupt an event in Coeur d’Alene The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Civil rights groups blast Alabama GOP for defying Supreme Court order for second Black congressional district Republican lawmakers refuse to draw a second majority-Black congressional district despite a ruling from the nation’s highest court
Salon · Jul 21, 2023 Trump lawyer bills bleed his campaign More than half the money Trump raised last quarter went to a PAC covering his legal fees
Ballotpedia · Jul 21, 2023 The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 21, 2023 Michigan accounted for seven of the eight election-related bills signed into law this week.
Zenger · Jul 21, 2023 Trump Será Juzgado En Mayo De 2024, En Plena Campaña Para Las Presidenciales La jueza Aileen Cannon estableció que el juicio al expresidente de EE.UU.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 What charges does Donald Trump face in the classified documents case? Former president accused of violating Espionage Act, conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements to investigators but has pled not guilty
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Ron DeSantis threatens legal action over Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light video The governor wants a state agency to investigate the beer company’s impact to state pension funds
The Texas Tribune · Jul 21, 2023 Paxton lawyers seek to disqualify 3 Democratic senators as impeachment jurors The motion asks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to block the senators from voting on articles of impeachment, arguing that past statements critical of the attorney general show unacceptable bias.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Harris targets Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis Vice President Kamala Harris will swipe at new standards for teaching Black history in Florida during a trip to Jacksonville
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Michael Cohen settles his lawsuit against the Trump Organization over unpaid legal bills Donald Trump’s company and his former longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen have settled a lawsuit over Cohen’s claims he was unfairly stuck with big legal bills after getting entangled in investigations into the former president
Zenger · Jul 21, 2023 Federal Judge Sets May 2024 Trial Date For Trump’s Classified Documents Case Compromise decision could lead to a jury verdict for Republican presidential nominee
Zenger · Jul 21, 2023 Florida Marijuana Initiative Could Generate $431.3 Million In Annual State Revenue Approval of the initiative would legalize marijuana for adults and boost state and local coffers.