NY Times: “The South isn’t just a wellspring for American culture; it offers a blueprint for America’s future. For this week’s round table on “The Opinions,” three Southerners — the columnists Jamelle Bouie, David French and Tressie McMillan Cottom — explore how the nation’s fascination with Southern culture reveals deeper truths about race, class, belonging…
“Justice Department Scrutinizes a Trip Fani Willis Took to the Bahamas”
NY Times: “As President Trump continues calling for investigations of his perceived political enemies, federal investigators are scrutinizing a trip that Fani T. Willis, the prosecutor who brought charges against him in Georgia, took to the Bahamas, according to a subpoena reviewed by The New York Times. Ms. Willis, the district attorney of Fulton County,…
“To counter Trump, Virginia Democrats plan to redraw congressional map”
WaPo: “Virginia Democrats are initiating a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map in their favor to counter efforts to boost Republicans in other states, a push that state lawmakers will begin discussing in a special session on Monday. …Democrats in Virginia — a purple state with a Republican governor and a Democratic majority in…
“GOP-dominated Florida town votes to keep the name Gulf of Mexico Drive”
WaPo: “Of the hundreds of towns that crowd Florida’s coastline bordering the broad blue sea between America and Mexico, only one has a street named Gulf of Mexico Drive. For 68 years, the main road through the small island town of Longboat Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast has used that name — GMD to the…
New Posting Schedule
For the foreseeable future posting will be reduced to once per week, due to a new political project being undertaken by the editors. We intend to keep YD Wire alive for the long term, but this other political effort contributes to the cause and requires our full attention right now. Sincerely, Yellow Dog
Supreme Court Could Overturn Last Stronghold of Voting Rights Act, Paving Way for Mass Gerrymandering
Politico: “Democratic voting rights groups are preparing for a nightmare scenario if the Supreme Court guts a key part of the landmark civil rights-era legislation, the Voting Rights Act — a very real possibility this term. Ahead of the court’s Oct. 15 rehearing of Louisiana v. Callais — a case that has major implications for the VRA — two…
Roy Cooper and Jon Ossof Post Huge Fundraising Numbers
Jon Ossoff Continues Fundraising Blitz “Sen. Jon Ossoff raised another $12 million over the last three months, bringing his campaign account to $21 million as he gears up for one of the nation’s most competitive midterm races,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records Roy Cooper raised $14.5 million during…
“Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts”
WaPo: “Democrats are largely standing by their nominee for Virginia attorney general after revelations that he once mused about killing a GOP lawmaker — worrying some in the party who want to draw a hard line against political violence and drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans. Top Democrats have condemned the 2022 texts from Jay Jones but…
“Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary”
Roll Call: “Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who rose to national prominence after his expulsion from the state House over a gun control protest launched a bid for Congress on Wednesday, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson’s announcement is part of a larger trend of younger Democrats around the nation challenging older incumbents. Tennessee’s 9th…
“Flyers calling for an end to peaceful protests spark concern in Richmond”
WRIC: “A flyer urging Virginians to arm themselves against federal immigration officers is raising safety concerns and drawing sharp criticism from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The flyer in question was seen displayed in Richmond. It reads, in part, “The time for peaceful protest is over.” “Fellow citizens, arm yourselves before it is too late,” it continues….