Bookmark Election 2023ElectionsGeneral NewsMississippiTate ReevesU.S. NewsVoting Deficiencies in Balloting in Mississippi Raise Democratic Concerns During Gubernatorial Vote by Andrew Wright November 9, 2023 November 9, 2023 Ballot scarcity in MS prompts legal action and public outcry during critical governor’s race, underscoring historic voting rights issues.
Bookmark General NewsGlenn YoungkinNAACPU.S. NewsVirginiaVirginia state governmentVoting rights Tensions Rise Between Youngkin and NAACP Over Felon Voting Rights Amid Critical Virginia Polls by Chloe Baker November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 NAACP clashes with VA Gov. Youngkin on opaque felon voting rights restoration before critical elections.
Bookmark AbortionAP Top NewsElection 2023ElectionsPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyVirginia Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia’s legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas by Andrew Wright November 6, 2023 November 6, 2023 In the concluding stages of Virginia’s legislative elections, Governor Glenn Youngkin of the Republican Party is emphasizing his administration’s achievements, such as tax reductions, salary enhancements for law enforcement, and …
Bookmark Donald TrumpGeneral NewsGeorgiaGeorgia state governmentLawsuitsTrumpU.S. NewsVoting A judge has declined to block parts of Georgia’s election law while legal challenges play out by Gabriel Martinez October 14, 2023 October 14, 2023 Legal battle in Georgia over election law provisions, as judge refuses to block. Impact on 2024 elections.
Bookmark AP Top NewsFloridaGeneral NewsRon DeSantisU.S. NewsU.S. Supreme CourtUnited StatesUnited States government Judge Rules Florida’s Redistricting Map Unconstitutional; Orders Revision by Joshua Brown September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 Judge J. Lee Marsh rules Florida’s redistricting plan, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, as unconstitutional for diluting Black voters’ influence. The ruling is part of a broader trend of judicial …
Bookmark Barack ObamaDemocracyDonald TrumpElectionsGeneral NewsIndia governmentIndictmentsJoe BidenManhattanNew York CityPhiladelphiaPoliticsTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States government Analysis: Trump’s indictment is a stress test of Biden’s focus on safeguarding democracy by Andrew Wright August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023 Trump’s indictment tests Biden’s commitment to democracy as he runs for re-election; unprecedented legal and political challenge.
Bookmark AlabamaAlabama state governmentGeneral NewsU.S. NewsU.S. Republican PartyU.S. Supreme CourtVoting rights Plaintiffs in a voting rights lawsuit are urging judges to reject Alabama’s recently redrawn congressional map, claiming that the state’s Republicans failed to adhere to federal court orders to create a district that is fair to Black voters. by Madison Thomas July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023 Plaintiffs fight Alabama’s new congressional map, alleging it discriminates against Black voters. Voting rights case heads back to court.
Bookmark AlabamaAlabama state governmentAP Top NewsEric HolderGeneral NewsGeorge WallaceKay IveyU.S. NewsU.S. Republican PartyU.S. Supreme Court Alabama Legislators Deny the Formation of a Second Predominantly Black Congressional District by Madison Thomas July 21, 2023 July 21, 2023 Alabama lawmakers reject creation of a second majority-Black district, defying a Supreme Court mandate for minority representation.
Bookmark FloridaPoliticsTexasVoting New Laws Criminalizing Voter Assistance Specifically Target Asian Americans by Madison Thomas July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023 New laws targeting voter assistance alarm Asian Americans, creating fear and confusion. Language barriers further hinder access to the ballot.
Bookmark ElectionsGeneral NewsPoliticsU.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Rejects Sweeping Legislative Theory, But Leaves Room for Election Challenges in 2024 by Andrew Wright June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 Supreme Court rejects extreme election theory, leaving room for limited challenges in 2024. Critics warn of potential for ideological judging.