NY Times: “The slashing of core classes across the state, which has often been based on course titles and descriptions, is meant to comply with a state law passed last year that curbed “identity politics” in the curriculum. The law also bars classes from the core that “distort significant historical events” or that include theories that “systemic…
“Louisiana Revamps Primaries for Congressional Elections”
Political Wire: “Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that will change the state’s election process for certain primary races, including Congress and the state Supreme Court,” the AP reports. “Candidates will now participate in a party primary with the winner of the Democratic primary and the Republican primary going on to face each other in the general…
“Black man found hanging had sued Alabama police for brutality: ‘It’s not a suicide,’ widow says”
AL.com: “A Black man found dead at an abandoned house in Colbert County last month had earlier this year filed a federal lawsuit against Sheffield police officers alleging police brutality. Dennoriss Richardson, 39, of Sheffield, was found hanging by a rope on Sept. 28, said civil rights attorney Roderick Van Daniel, who represented Richardson in…
“Escaped monkeys might be trying to send us a message”
WaPo: “When 43 monkeys escaped from a South Carolina research facility on Nov. 6, countless human cousins around the country cheered them on. Indeed, the Freedom Monkeys provided a reprieve from the malaise at least half the country was feeling after Donald Trump was elected president the day before. Yes, of course, I cheered. I’m wearing my pompoms as…
“James Comer Tries to Make Money Off Failed Biden Impeachment Probe”
The Daily Beast: “House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer’s impeachment probe into President Joe Biden may have fizzled, but at least he might get some cash out of it by launching a tell-all book. The Kentucky Republican was co-chair of a two year GOP effort that spent millions of dollars to produce a 291-page report that did not recommend moving forward…
“Johnson argues Gaetz report should stay sealed as ex-Rep a “private citizen””
Axios: “House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reaffirmed his view that the possibly damaging House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) should remain sealed. Why it matters: Gaetz, President-elect Trump‘s controversial pick for attorney general, resigned from the House Wednesday — making him a “private citizen,” Johnson argued. But senators tasked with confirming the president-elect’s pick have made bipartisan calls to…
“Kentucky woman seeking abortion files lawsuit challenging state’s near-total ban”
NBC News: “A woman in Kentucky who is seeking an abortion filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to strike down the state’s near-total ban. The suit, filed by a woman referred to in the documents as Mary Poe, alleges that two Kentucky abortion laws violate the state constitution’s rights to privacy and self-determination. The lawsuit…
“Alabama Amazon workers get third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence”
North State Journal: “Amazon workers in Alabama will decide for the third time in three years whether to unionize after a federal judge ruled that the retail giant improperly influenced the most recent vote in which employees rejected a union. Administrative law judge Michael Silverstein ordered the third vote for Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer,…
“Study finds sharp rise in Arkansas child labor violations in years before state rolled back work permit law”
AR Times: “Child labor violations in Arkansas more than tripled over the last few years, according to a new study by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families — but a new law passed by the state Legislature in 2023 may have made it harder to track the exploitation of children in the workforce. The AACF report, released Monday,…
“Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate”
AL Political Reporter: “A significant shift is coming to the Alabama Senate, with President Pro Tempore Greg Reed reportedly preparing to step down from his leadership role, according to Yellowhammer News. Sources tell APR that Reed is expected to transition into a new role as secretary of workforce, leading the newly established Alabama Department of Workforce, which was formerly…