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Kentucky Governor’s Race Highlights Ongoing Racial Justice Fight for Breonna Taylor
The Kentucky governor's race gains prominence as activists seek justice for Breonna Taylor.
Texas GOP Chair Faces Scandals Over Ties to Extremists and White Supremacy
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi faces backlash within the party over his connections to extremists and white supremacists.
Judge Finds Georgia’s Congressional Districts Are Racist Gerrymander
The judge ordered new districts to be drawn before December 8 so they can be ready in time for the 2024 elections.
Biden’s Own Officials Cite the Palestinian Death Counts He Cast Doubt On
One official noted that the Palestinian health ministry’s death counts may even be an undercount.
Bipartisan Panel of Legal Experts Call for Supreme Court Term Limits
One member of the working group described the current process of appointing justices as a partisan “arms race.”
Trump’s Defense Imperiled as 5 More Co-Defendants Seek Fulton County Plea Deals
A legal expert described the potential deals as a “significant win” for District Attorney Fani Willis.
NRA Revenue Has Plummeted by Over 50 Percent Since 2016, Leaked Audit Shows
The National Rifle Association’s membership revenue dropped last year to levels not seen since at least the 2000s.
Colorado Judge Says Lawsuit Seeking to Bar Trump From 2024 Ballot Can Proceed
The judge rejected claims from Trump's lawyers that only Congress could apply constitutional disqualification standards.
GOP Presidential Candidates Threaten to Revoke Visas From Pro-Palestine Students
GOP candidates have also called for defunding universities that allow Palestinian solidarity protests on campus.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges “Prayer” in Response to Mass Shooting
Johnson “puts the gun lobby ahead of public safety every time," one gun reform group noted.