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Brad Smith Not Testifying in Trump Trial, Says Judge’s Bias is “Very Evident”
“GOP to court: Let Arizona block voting for president without citizenship proof”
Tucson.com:
Republicans want a federal judge to let thestate block those who do not provide proof of citizenshipfrom voting in this year’s presidential election.
In new legal filings Friday, House Speaker Ben Toma, SenatePresident Warren Petersen and the Republican NationalCommittee… Continue reading
“As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections”
NYT:
I can’t watch a basketball game on TV without seeing ads urging me to place a bet on one app or another.
I can’t walk down the street in New York City without seeing ads about the latest lottery… Continue reading
“RFK Jr. lists voting address at Westchester home — that’s in foreclosure and neighbors have never seen him”
NY Post:
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lists his residence to vote as a tony Westchester County address — which is in foreclosure proceedings for non-payment, court records show.
The independent candidate claims his voting address is 84 Croton… Continue reading
Thanks to Nick and to Tabatha…
for being primary ELB bloggers for the last two weeks.
I’ve been travelling and they’ve done a great job steering the ship.
“‘We’ll See You at Your House:’ How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics”
NY Times. From Jamie Raskin to Chief Justice Roberts to a variety of election officials you have never heard of, these few quotes say it all.
“Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats… Continue reading
Pelosi’s Husband’s Attacker Gets 30 Years
AP News: “Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley sentenced DePape to 20 years for attempted kidnapping and 30 years for the assault, the maximum for both counts. The sentences will run concurrently. He also was given credit for the 18 months… Continue reading
Democracy Fund Investing Early to Support Grassroots Mobilization
Not all money in politics is bad. This was my conclusion after writing Beyond Campaign Finance Reform. A singular focus on the ways money “amplifies the voices of the super-wealthy few” ignores that it takes money to support the… Continue reading
“Trump may face ‘civil death’ if he is convicted in New York trial: Analysis”
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy for Law & Crime.
“Parties bet on ballot measures to boost turnout”
Reid Wilson for Pluribus News.
SCOTUS Recognizes Congress’ Powers to Govern
The Supreme Court has decided Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Assn. of America, Ltd., recognizing Congress has constitutional prerogatives to govern and structure the federal government as it sees fit. The case will no doubt mostly… Continue reading
“Secret Service appears unlikely to move RNC protest zone despite pressure from Republicans”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Once again, the emphasis is entirely on risks of disruption with absolutely no consideration of the contribution of assembly and protest to democracy. Everyone should read Tim Zick’s wonderful forthcoming. chapter, Assembly Within ‘Sight and Sound’ … Continue reading
Democrats and “Traditional” Republicans Must Unite This Year
New Common Ground Democracy column, with this subtitle: “Until electoral reform occurs, the best way to protect democracy is for a bipartisan coalition to join together in a campaign against a would-be autocrat.” The reference to “traditional” Republicans is… Continue reading