Nebraska lawmakers taking up debate on abortion restrictions Nebraska lawmakers plan to begin debate on a bill that would ban abortion once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
State battles over abortion are leading to state constitutional amendments – an option in all states and available directly to citizens in 18 states The battles over abortion – who can get one, when they can get one – largely shifted from a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court back to state lawmakers and judges in June 2022. That’s when the Supreme Court ruled that there was no federal constitutional guarantee of the right… The Conversation · Apr 12, 2023
Diverse Georgia Legislature made for awkward moments, learning experiences ATLANTA — About six weeks into Georgia's 2023 legislative session, freshman state Rep. Long Tran started growing a beard. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
State "Higher Ed Reform" Roundup: Texas Legislative showdown looming on tenure and academic freedom Reason · Apr 12, 2023
Look back at some of Chicago’s other Democratic National Conventions The list famous figures who have been nominated in Chicago is impressive — including many who did not win. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Democrats celebrate Chicago’s convention win today: News conference with key players DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison will be joined by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a co-chair of the DNC, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023
Tim Scott launches exploratory committee for 2024 presidential bid Scott had been inching towards a 2024 presidential campaign. Axios · Apr 12, 2023
Trump's Easter threats of World War III Trump "gives permission to unstable people to carry out their grievances at a murderous level" Salon · Apr 12, 2023
Biden issues second veto of his presidency Welcome to the Wednesday, April 12, Brew. Ballotpedia · Apr 12, 2023
Why the GOP can't see Trump's a loser Voters hate Trump, hate GOP abortion politics, hate the racism, but Republicans keep doubling down Salon · Apr 12, 2023
Bragg strikes back Bragg is calling House Republicans' push to interfere in the case unconstitutional. Axios · Apr 12, 2023
Anita Chabria: It's not about babies. Abortion restrictions are about power The toes, the clothes and, oh, the smell of a newborn. Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023
Mark Z. Barabak: Here's why an unhinged Trump can't be ignored, tempting as it may be Today we discuss crime, punishment and stain removal. Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: A spoiler alert for the 2024 presidential race Throughout modern American history, opponents of the two major parties have sought to shake up the political system by creating so-called third parties to give voters an alternative to the Democrats and Republicans.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2023 Philadelphia has never had a 'dark money' group play a big role in a mayor's race. Until now PHILADELPHIA — The "dark money" era of Philadelphia politics has officially begun.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023 Commentary: Americans say they’re sick of the major parties, but they don’t vote that way It’s the year before a presidential election, which means it’s once again time for a group to call for a unity ticket of a Democratic and a Republican for president and vice president or for an independent candidate to avoid the dysfunction of the parties entirely.
Miami Herald · Apr 12, 2023 Fabiola Santiago: The ‘demons’ among us aren’t transgender people, but legislators who dehumanize them They just can’t help themselves.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Editorial: Dems float idea of ignoring the federal judiciary Imagine the reaction if a federal court a few years back had ruled against a controversial White House executive order, and Trump administration officials responded by ignoring the decision. Apoplectic progressives would have taken to the streets to protest the president as an “existential threat to democracy” — and rightfully…
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023 Viktor Orbán’s support for Trump seems to wane as ally meets with DeSantis Hungarian PM previously backed Trump but meetings between Katalin Novák and DeSantis camp suggest he’s hedging his bets
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 After Ivanka Trump’s strategic exit, is Tiffany the new ‘first daughter’? Trump’s only child with Marla Maples seems to have gone from avoiding the spotlight to being her father’s biggest fan, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023 Removing Black lawmakers is voter suppression – and the US has done it for centuries Despite the claims of politicians and the media, the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson is far from ‘unprecedented’
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Trump and Iowa evangelicals: A bond that is hard to break When Republicans eyeing the White House visit Iowa, they will navigate an evangelical community that is faithful to Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest's political influence Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Key lawmakers win access to mishandled classified documents The White House is sharing with leaders in both houses of Congress the intelligence files held by President Trump, Vice President Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence.