WUNC: “ North Carolina Democrats have asked a state court to overturn an elections board vote granting the Green Party official recognition despite allegations of fraud. Democrats have been accused by the Green Party of meddling in its petitioning process to qualify candidates for the November ballot. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Wake County Superior…
“Emmett Till and the 1955 warrant for Carolyn Bryant Donham’s arrest”
WUNC: “This month marks 67 years since Emmett Till was brutally murdered and lynched, for allegedly whistling at a white woman. The Black teenager, who lived in Chicago, was on summer vacation in Money, Mississippi when it happened. Last week, outside the legislative building in Raleigh, a small group of activists, or “foot soldiers,” pulled…
“Exclusive: Trump allies launch effort to recall Fulton County DA Fani Willis”
Yahoo: “Donald Trump’s allies in Georgia are mounting a campaign to recall Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her investigation into the then president’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and are seeking to recruit high-dollar donors to fund it, according to sources familiar with the effort. The organizers of the…
“San Antonio passes its abortion access ordinance”
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…
“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 —…