In theory, the fundamental premise of American democracy is “one man (or person), one vote.” Under the original concept of Jeffersonian Democracy, in most states access to the franchise was […]
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Newsom announces California Redistricting Plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined statewide Democratic leaders in downtown Los Angeles today to announce a Nov. 4 ballot measure that would redraw California’s congressional districts to add more Democrat seats […]
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What Trump’s control of D.C. police means
On Monday President Donald Trump seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of Attorney General […]
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New Trump executive order threatens diversity in higher ed
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order requires colleges receiving federal aid to submit detailed admissions data — including race, GPA, test scores, and acceptance rates — to prove they aren’t […]
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Trump’s racist takeover of Smithsonian
Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its takeover of the Smithsonian Institution, advancing an agenda that historians and civil rights leaders say is rooted in racism and political censorship. Under the […]
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Kamala Harris won’t seek CA Governor’s Office
Ending months of speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris announced last week she will not run for governor of California, leaving the gubernatorial race wide open and immediately fueling speculation […]
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Attorney General Aaron Ford announces candidacy for governor
Attorney General Aaron Ford (D-NV) has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Nevada. Ford made this announcement on Monday, July 28 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, a […]
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Trump and Texas Republicans plot changes in congressional district
President Trump told Texas Republicans on a conference call on the morning of July 15 that the GOP will attempt to create five new Republican seats in a “mid-decade redistricting” […]
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Massive budget cuts take benefits away from families
On a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, the Senate passed the much-debated budget bill, stripping $930 billion from Medicaid. Critics of the bill likened it […]
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Trump appeal to LA judge’s ruling on immigration raids could come this week
A Trump administration appeal of a Los Angeles federal judge’s orders limiting the ability of federal agents to detain people without reasonable suspicion beyond their race, ethnicity or occupation could […]
