NY Times: “The Republican attorney general of Georgia, Chris Carr, announced his candidacy for governor in the state on [November 21st], marking the start of another frenzied midterm-election cycle directly on the heels of the presidential contest. Mr. Carr, 52, is the first candidate of either major party to declare his candidacy for statewide office…
“Death Penalty Opponents protest at Alabama State Capitol Building”
Montgomery Advertiser: Anti-death penalty activists gathered at the Alabama State Capitol in a protest on November 18th. [Click link for photos.]
“Central speaks: An open letter from the organizers of Central High’s walkout [in AR]”
AR Times: “Over time, Central High School students have been known to speak out against injustice: We see it as vital that students work together to ensure their voices are heard. Whenever we talk about the LEARNS Act and different education legislation coming from the Republican Party, we typically say that they are attacking our…
“At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning”
NY Times: “Six mornings a week, a call for quiet stills a day center for homeless people in Northern Virginia, and those so inclined gather to thank God, read scripture and ponder its message for their tribulations. They come from shelters and tents under bridges. They come hungry and sick. They seek meals, showers, clothes,…
“Appeals Court Again Blocks U.S. From Cutting Texas Border Wire Along Rio Grande”
NY Times: “For the second time, a federal appeals court has limited the Biden administration’s authority to cut barbed wire that Texas authorities have erected along the country’s southern border to deter migrants from crossing into the United States. But the ruling, issued Wednesday, required something of Texas authorities as well. The court order would protect…
“Hundreds of students protest presence of former Israeli prime minister on [TX] campus”
The Daily Texan: “Over 200 students gathered outside the LBJ School of Public Affairs [November 19th] for a “noise demonstration” to protest an event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Students and community members met at the LBJ Lawn at 6:30 p.m. for the protest, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee. An estimated 20…
Pam Bondi, Trump’s Latest AG Nominee, Engaged in Extended Litigation to Avoid Returning Dog Owned by Katrina Refugee Family
NY Post: “President-elect Trump’s attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi, was once caught up in a legal dogfight with a Louisiana couple over a pooch named Tank fighting to keep the beloved animal she felt had been seriously “neglected.” The dispute goes back to 2005, when Tank’s owners, Steve and Dorreen Couture, put the St. Bernard in an…
“An extremely close state Supreme Court race heads to recount as Democrat appears to win”
Axios: “The North Carolina state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin is heading to a recount after Riggs appeared to win the race by just 625 votes. Why it matters: If Riggs, who was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to the court in 2023, continues to hold the narrow lead after the recount,…
“From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio”
WFAE: “When compared to some of president-elect Trump’s other cabinet picks, Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State is a pretty conventional choice. He’s a veteran politician who served on the foreign relations and intelligence committees for over a decade, and he’s been a loyal Trump backer throughout this year’s campaign. But when you look…
“5 Things to Know: NC Republicans Make Rushed Power Grab in Raleigh”
Queen City Nerve: “Republicans in the NC General Assembly on Tuesday fast-tracked a bill to strip authority from statewide offices that will be held by Democrats in the coming year, stuffing a number of such provisions into a 137-page bill that was ostensibly meant to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. The NC House…