On Tuesday Shonique Williams announced the kick-off of her new run for Congress in California. Through the recent passing of Proposition 50, a newly opened congressional seat, California has now […]
Category: Government
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LA County looks to ban law enforcement officers from concealing identities
The county Board of Supervisors was expected to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would ban law-enforcement officers from concealing or disguising their identities while on duty in unincorporated areas […]
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Trump engages in diplomatic rivalry with South Africa
America’s long-established sanctuary program got a new wrinkle this year as President Donald Trump embarked upon a game of diplomatic one-upsmanship with the Republic of South Africa. The conflict has […]
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Texas congressional maps blocked by federal judge
In a ruling signed by a federal court and signed by a Judge nominated by President Donald Trump, new congressional maps created by the Texas GOP have been blocked. The […]
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Asm. Sharp-Collins holds justice reform focused webinar
In California, certain serious or violent felonies committed by minors can count as “strikes” under the state’s Three Strikes law if the youth is at least 16 years old at […]
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Voters get last chance to cast ballots in Special Election on redistricting
Today is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal. Vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 […]
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Virginia Democrats enter the war on maps
“Democrats are going to take back control of the United States House of Representatives. It’s the reason why we see Republicans in full-blown panic right now,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem […]
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California Ballot boxes are open
As polls open for the midterm election and redistricting plan, California officials are urging people to get out and vote, as Proposition 50 will have an impact on residents. Though […]
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Government shutdown continues
A federal judge in California on Oct. 15 ordered the Trump administration to halt mass layoffs during a partial government shutdown while she considers claims by unions that the job […]
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters blasts President Trump’s cruel and unlawful move
On Oct. 14, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump ordered the mass firing of Department of […]
