Off the Kuff: “With a 9-2 vote, San Antonio City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday that condemns Texas’ abortion ban and recommends that no local funds be used to investigate criminal charges related to abortions. “By passing this resolution, the City of San Antonio is committing to not using any city funds or data to sell…
Month: August 2022
“TX’s Eviction Craze”
TX Observer: “Miguel Valencia has a court date on July 29. He’s facing eviction from his home in Garland, just northeast of Dallas. He’s two months behind on the rent for his house, which has been in disrepair due to foundation problems since he moved there in 2019. After about a year of reporting the…
“Georgia Taxpayers Can Claim Embryos as Dependents”
Political Wire: “Georgia’s tax department announced taxpayers can claim embryos as dependents on their state taxes just weeks after an appeals court ruled to redefine “natural person” to include the unborn.”
“The Virginia GOP is eroding Democrats’ hold on Latino voters”
WaPo: “The Republican Party is gaining fast on its ability to relate to the fastest-growing bloc of American voters, particularly in the South: Latinos. For decades, Democrats have enjoyed a large advantage with immigrant populations from Spanish-speaking countries or cultures. Many Latino voters have perceived the Democratic Party as being more welcoming than the Republican…
“Can the people rule in Arkansas? Defeating an anti-populist amendment this year is key”
AR Times: “MAKING PETITIONS EVEN HARDER: A legislatively proposed constitutional amendment, Initiative 2, would require a 60 percent supermajority vote for proposed constitutional amendments or initiated acts to be adopted. This is simply anti-democratic. As Couch also notes, it is not a liberal/conservative issue. The conservative Family Council has used the petition process to successfully attack abortion and…
“AJC poll: Most voters oppose restrictions on abortion, Georgia’s new ban”
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “Most Georgia voters oppose a new restrictive abortion law that took effect last week, and many say a candidate’s support or opposition to the procedure will have an impact on who gets their vote,” according to a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. Also interesting: “About 42% of likely voters said they’re more likely to vote…
“Thousands of North Carolina felons can now register and vote”
North State Journal: “Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots this fall after an appeals court ruling. Expanding the scope of those able to register and vote began Wednesday, the State Board of Elections said —…
Relatives of N and S Carolina Politicians Received Shares in Casino Pending Fed Approval
Political Wire: “A company profiting from a new North Carolina tribal casino gave shares to politicians’ family members and high-profile political figures as the casino’s backers were seeking federal approval for the project,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “One of the stakes is held by John B. Clyburn, a brother of Rep. James Clyburn, the powerful South…
“The Education of Duke’s Eric Greitens”
The Assembly: “In college, Eric Greitens might have seemed too good to be true. He was a founding member of Duke University’s Honor Council who designed his own major to study ethics; worked with refugees and poor people in several countries; took up boxing under the tutelage of a crusty Army veteran; was named one…
“Hyundai Busted Using Child Labor in AL”
Futurism: “In a damning exclusive report published yesterday, Reuters confirmed that the Korean carmaker Hyundai has been using child labor near its flagship factory in Montgomery, AL. Metal stamping plant SMART LLC has been employing workers as young as 12 years old. SMART provides parts for Hyundai’s SUV and car models and is a majority-owned unit. Although Hyundai…