Affirmative action ruling shows ‘willful ignorance of our reality’, critics say NAACP accuses court of bowing to ‘personally held beliefs of an extremist minority’ as race-conscious admissions ends The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2023
Christie rerun will pay residuals It doesn’t matter if his brand is electable as long as it is bankable Salon · Jun 2, 2023
Five things to know about Tim Scott’s record in Congress Sen. Tim Scott’s appearance at Charleston Southern University on Monday is billed only as a “major announcement,” but his presidential exploratory committee has already filed to change its name to “Tim Scott for America,” launched a $6 million ad campaign and announced plans to visit Iowa and New Hampshire later… Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023
Five things to know about Tim Scott’s record in Congress - Roll Call As the only Black Republican senator, Tim Scott pushed issues others in his party stayed away from, such as policing changes. Roll Call · May 22, 2023
The enemy within Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah was invited to Eid al-Fitr but then turned away. What happened? Salon · May 5, 2023
Bill aims to end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims - Roll Call Two Democratic lawmakers outlined legislation Tuesday that would end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims for workers. Roll Call · May 2, 2023
This Bill Aims To Reduce Mass Incarceration by Encouraging States To Cut Their Prison Populations The legislation, whose authors say two-fifths of prisoners are locked up without a "compelling public safety justification," would reward states that take a more discriminating approach. Reason · Apr 28, 2023
Roy Wood Jr. Set to Guest Host ‘The Daily Show’ Sen. Cory Booker on the Comedy Central program April 3 Multichannel News · Apr 3, 2023
Dem senators from 4 states ask NOAA to address whale deaths Democratic U.S. Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
You have the right to a lawyer, but public defenders note a lack of resources, respect Public defenders operate under heavy pressure and budget constraints 60 years after the Supreme Court ruled low-income criminal defendants should be provided lawyers even if they can't pay for them. WEKU · Mar 18, 2023
New NCAA President Meets With Lawmakers on Next Steps for NIL Charlie Baker met with at least five U.S. senators, from both sides of the aisle, to begin discussions around national legislation for name, image and likeness. Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023
Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job. Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023
Bipartisanship isn’t dead. Here’s what Congress might actually agree on A banking bill for cannabis businesses. “Junk fee” curbs. Insulin price cuts. The U.S. Congress is bitterly divided, but in these niche areas, there’s hope for compromise. Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and can Congress pass it? Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Can Congress pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act? Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action
The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2023 What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and is it likely to pass? ‘We need to get that bill passed,’ Tyre Nichols’s mother said at his funeral – but what is it, and will Congress ever act?
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023 Cory Booker criticises US ‘drumbeat to war’ with China after general’s comments US Congress has pushed for a tougher stance against China
Ballotpedia · Feb 3, 2023 Here’s how 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016 The 2024 Republican presidential primary may be about to gain its second noteworthy candidate, according to The Post and Courier. The paper reported that former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) plans to announce her campaign on February 15. She’d be joining former President Donald Trump (R),…
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Cory Booker mum on police reform ‘conversations’ as Congressional Black Caucus meets with Biden to seek a deal The New Jersey Democrat has led his conference in negotiations with Republicans
Reason · Feb 1, 2023 After Repeatedly Opposing Marijuana Banking Reform, Cory Booker Says It Is Urgently Needed The senator bemoans the "cannabis crisis" he helped maintain by blocking the SAFE Banking Act.
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 Ghosts of police reform past haunt a newly divided Congress The release of footage showing Memphis, Tennessee, police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for Congress to pass police reform legislation
WEKU · Jan 31, 2023 Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform National outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely.
Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023 Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills WASHINGTON — Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence, but overhaul proposals from Democrats face familiar partisan hurdles this year.
Roll Call · Jan 30, 2023 Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills - Roll Call Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence.