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George Santos: A democracy can't easily penalize lies by politicians

George Santos is not the first politician to have lied, but the fables he told to get elected to Congress may be in a class by themselves. Historian Sean Wilentz remarked that while embellishments happen, Santos’ lies are different – “there is no example like it” in American history, Wilentz…

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2023

Editorial: A North Carolina case imperils the US electoral process. The Supreme Court can’t let that happen

Perhaps the first time you heard the phrase “checks and balances” was in middle school civics class. Not surprising, since it’s a cornerstone of American democracy. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of government act as counterweights to each other, so that no single branch dominates.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 31, 2023

GOP leaders in some states want to add abortion ban exceptions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With Tennessee’s so-called trigger law already on the books, the state enacted its abortion ban almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023

Citing Parkland case, DeSantis suggests allowing death penalty in Florida without a unanimous jury

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised the idea this week of changing state law to allow juries to impose the death penalty without unanimous agreement, suggesting that perhaps only eight out of 12 jurors need to vote in favor.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Bringing in the big guns? NRA, lawyers who helped win U.S. Supreme Court case train sights on Illinois’ assault weapons ban

Although the National Rifle Association is not listed as a plaintiff, a spokesperson told the Sun-Times it joined the National Sports Shooting Foundation to bring forth the suit, similar to what it did in a New York case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Ron DeSantis wants to make it much easier for juries to sentence people to death

State currently requires unanimous decision before death sentence

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

"Disturbing evidence" in Kavanaugh doc

The doc includes "evidence that Kavanaugh may have knowingly perjured himself"

Salon · Jan 24, 2023

Oregon launches abortion hotline offering free legal advice

Oregon is launching a hotline offering free legal advice on abortion

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Saatchi & Saatchi releases new ‘Pregnant Man’ ad with Supreme Court judges marking Roe V Wade anniversary

Justice Alito, Kavanaugh and Thomas make an appearance on the advert

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections

In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.

WEKU · Jan 22, 2023