President Biden said he won’t expand the Supreme Court because doing so would “politicize” the court in an unhealthy way. But it’s a political institution by its nature — and a disturbingly undemocratic one.
Hunter Biden’s lawyer filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Friday, requesting that an ethics watchdog “immediately” initiate a review of Greene’s conduct after she …
A movement to weaken American child labor protections at the state level began in 2022. By June 2023, Arkansas, Iowa, New Jersey and New Hampshire had enacted this kind of legislation, and lawmakers in at least another eight states had introduced similar measures.
More than 20 percent of Republicans surveyed said certain criminal charges against former President Trump have made them more likely to support him in the 2024 election, according to a new Ipsos poll released Thursday.
Overnight Donald Trump promoted a video featuring an extreme close-up photo of his face in black and white, and audio of him making an obvious threat: “If you f— around with us, if you do something bad to us, we are going to do things to you that have never been done before.” Trump “retruthed” […]
As of July 1, in addition to Vermont, four other states’ IDs will face extra scrutiny from police, as they may provide forms of identification to applicants who do not give proof of citizenship or legal status:...
Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to donors who give $1 to his campaign — but some supporters of Joe Biden say they have been funneling the gift card money to the president’s re-election campaign.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the state’s pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light’s parent company amid conservative backlash to the beermaker’s recent marketing efforts, the latest attempt by the Republican presidential candidate to inject himself and the state he runs into the country’s...
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley are introducing bipartisan legislation that would prevent members of the executive and legislative branches — as well as their spouses and children — from trading individual company stocks.
There have been calls for the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,to be investigated over the attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled that the state corrections agency can’t force an incarcerated atheist and secular humanist to participate in religiously-affiliated programming to be eligible for parole.
Why Isn't Clarence Thomas Facing Impeachment Hearings? (www.theroot.com)
The disgraceful Supreme Court justice should be held accountable for his actions but probably won't.
Biden Is Wrong. The Supreme Court Is Already “Politicized.” (jacobin.com)
President Biden said he won’t expand the Supreme Court because doing so would “politicize” the court in an unhealthy way. But it’s a political institution by its nature — and a disturbingly undemocratic one.
‘This is a death sentence for me’: Florida Republican women say they will switch parties after DeSantis approves alimony law (www.orlandoweekly.com)
'My fears are that they can take you back to court, and I don’t have the money for an attorney.'
Hunter Biden’s attorney files ethics complaint against Marjorie Taylor Greene for showing sexual images (thehill.com)
Hunter Biden’s lawyer filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Friday, requesting that an ethics watchdog “immediately” initiate a review of Greene’s conduct after she …
Donald Trump brands US a ‘third -world hellhole’ run by ‘perverts’ and ‘thugs’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Former president claimed American dream ‘dead’ under Joe Biden during Turning Point Action Conference speech
New, Conservative Push To Weaken Child Labor Protections Is Gaining Steam (talkingpointsmemo.com)
A movement to weaken American child labor protections at the state level began in 2022. By June 2023, Arkansas, Iowa, New Jersey and New Hampshire had enacted this kind of legislation, and lawmakers in at least another eight states had introduced similar measures.
Nearly a quarter of Republicans say classified docs charges make them more likely to support Trump: poll (thehill.com)
More than 20 percent of Republicans surveyed said certain criminal charges against former President Trump have made them more likely to support him in the 2024 election, according to a new Ipsos poll released Thursday.
News: Mask Off: DeSantis Staffer Reportedly Shares Video of DeSantis and Giant Nazi Symbol (newrepublic.com)
“Calling DeSantis a fascist isn’t hyperbole, it’s defining what he is.”
Ron DeSantis’ pastor says gay people should be “put to death” (www.lgbtqnation.com)
The pastor tweeted in support of Uganda's new "Kill the Gays" law...
Trump Promotes Threatening Video: 'We Are Going to Do Things to You That Have Never Been Done Before' (www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com)
Overnight Donald Trump promoted a video featuring an extreme close-up photo of his face in black and white, and audio of him making an obvious threat: “If you f— around with us, if you do something bad to us, we are going to do things to you that have never been done before.” Trump “retruthed” […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the passing of a law that could render driver’s licenses and other forms of identification from several states invalid, including Vermont. (www.mychamplainvalley.com)
As of July 1, in addition to Vermont, four other states’ IDs will face extra scrutiny from police, as they may provide forms of identification to applicants who do not give proof of citizenship or legal status:...
MTG said she was 'uncomfortable' showing photos of Hunter Biden having sex but Americans 'deserve' to see them (www.businessinsider.com)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene held up naked photos of Hunter Biden during a House Oversight Committee hearing on the DOJ's investigation into his taxes.
News: Biden supporters exploit Republican’s $1 donation cashback campaign pledge: ‘I gave $1 to you and $20 to Biden’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to donors who give $1 to his campaign — but some supporters of Joe Biden say they have been funneling the gift card money to the president’s re-election campaign.
DeSantis calls for state investment manager to consider action against Bud Light's parent company (edition.cnn.com)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the state’s pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light’s parent company amid conservative backlash to the beermaker’s recent marketing efforts, the latest attempt by the Republican presidential candidate to inject himself and the state he runs into the country’s...
Opinion: The Pentagon doesn’t need $886bn. I oppose this bloated defense budget | Bernie Sanders (www.theguardian.com)
As a nation, the time is long overdue for fundamental changes to our national priorities
Joe Manchin Is Attacking Democrats As If He’s a Republican (plus.thebulwark.com)
It’s the best way to win another Senate term . . . if he doesn’t run for president.
Senators introduce bipartisan ban on stock ownership for executive and legislative branch office holders and their families | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley are introducing bipartisan legislation that would prevent members of the executive and legislative branches — as well as their spouses and children — from trading individual company stocks.
Biden Won't Pack the Supreme Court, and It's Killing Democracy (www.newsweek.com)
Well, it was another banner week from the six unelected zealots who apparently make all of America's public policy decisions.
Republican attorneys general issue warning letter to Target about Pride merchandise (www.cbsnews.com)
The letter did not include any specific demands nor did it outline how the attorneys general believe the campaign could violate child protection laws.
Trump Judge Effectively Names Himself President (prospect.org)
Terry A. Doughty says he gets to decide who the FBI, DHS, HHS, and the Justice Department can talk to.
Discussion: Ginni Thomas "may have crossed the line"—Lawyers on fake electors plot (www.newsweek.com)
There have been calls for the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,to be investigated over the attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Biden draws laughs after touting Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘endorsement’ (www.independent.co.uk)
The president is leaning into the GOP congresswoman’s description of him as following in the footsteps of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson
Judge: West Virginia can't require incarcerated atheist to participate in religious programming (apnews.com)
A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled that the state corrections agency can’t force an incarcerated atheist and secular humanist to participate in religiously-affiliated programming to be eligible for parole.
US religious right at center of anti-LGBTQ+ message pushed around the world (www.theguardian.com)
American groups have helped to establish global web who share ideas and funding in bid to restrict gay and trans rights
Analysis: Nearly a third of Republicans now view Trump as 'unfavorable': Pew (www.businessinsider.com)
The rise in unfavorability amongst the GOP comes after the 45th president was indicted twice and currently faces a potential third indictment.