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Voters Don’t Have a Voice in Governance. Citizen Assemblies Could Be the Answer.
What will it take for U.S. politicians to provide outlets for a consequential voice to citizens between elections?
Atlanta Mayor’s Office Files for Stay on Federal Stop Cop City Injunction
A federal lawsuit extended the petition deadline and opened the process to DeKalb County residents.
Dozens of House Democrats Push for Trump Trials to Be Televised
The lawmakers argue the extraordinary nature of the cases makes it crucial for the public to see the facts “unfiltered.”
Judge Overseeing Trump Docs Case Made Constitutional Mistakes in June Trial
Cannon refused to allow public access to jury selection in a separate trial earlier this summer.
Alito’s Stab at Congress Violated Ethics Code, Senate Judiciary Democrats Say
Democrats are urging the chief justice to take action on Alito after his recent comments to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump’s Lawyer Appears to Admit Trump Committed a Crime in Fox News Appearance
Trump's lawyer described the very action Trump is being charged with but wrongly characterized it as "constitutional.”
Trump Pleads “Not Guilty” at Courthouse That Was Steps Away From Jan. 6 Violence
Legal experts have noted that Trump's First Amendment defense plan likely isn't as strong as he might believe.
Jan. 6 Cited Multiple Times as Reason for US Credit Downgrade, Official Says
This is only the second time in history that a credit firm has downgraded the U.S.’s credit rating.
DeSantis Says He Will “Start Slitting Throats on Day One” as President
The GOP presidential candidate’s violent rhetoric comes as he tries to “reboot” his fledgling campaign.
Warren, Sanders Urge Biden Officials to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Evaders
Congress mandated new tax rules for crypto traders nearly two years ago, but officials have yet to implement them.