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Mar 21 2019
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Dump the Electoral College? Some 2020 Democrats Back Liberals’ Goals
The Democratic nomination race is moving beyond stump speeches and fundraising pleas into a competition among progressives to push fundamental changes to the Constitution and Washington institutions.
Several top Democratic presidential candidates have lined up behind jettisoning the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, killing the Senate filibuster and granting statehood to
BloombergMar 11 2024
Headline Roundup
Federal Judge Rejects Red States’ Challenge of Biden Admin Asylum Program
On Friday, a federal judge upheld an asylum policy that allows 30,000 monthly asylum seekers from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti, to enter the U.S.
The Details: The court rejected a challenge brought by Texas and 20 other Republican-controlled states that claimed the Department of Homeland Security lacked the authority to implement the program. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton
NPR (Online News) Reuters Just The NewsMay 21 2019
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Key Democrats up the pressure on Pelosi for impeachment but she stands by go-slow approach
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing pressure from within her own leadership ranks to take a more aggressive strategy toward impeachment even as Pelosi made clear that she is pursuing a deliberate approach.
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler discussed with Pelosi the advantages of an impeachment inquiry in terms of adding weight to a court case, according to a source with direct
CNN DigitalDec 20 2013
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Officials' defenses of NSA program may be unraveling
A court ruling and an expert panel cast doubt on phone efforts legality and value in deterring terrorism.
Washington PostMay 05 2014
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Justices allow public prayers at New York town's council meetings
The Supreme Court gave limited approval on Monday to public prayers at a New York town's board meetings.
CNN DigitalSep 22 2019
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To impeach or not? Why Democrats have been keeping things fuzzy.
Among Democrats in Congress, a new impeachment divide is emerging: Not only do they remain deeply split over whether President Donald Trump ought to be impeached, they can’t agree on whether they have, in fact, already begun the process.
As the various investigations, hearings, and court battles heat up, Democratic leaders seem unable to decide whether it’s all still a prelude – or if
Christian Science MonitorMay 25 2018
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Harvey Weinstein formally charged with rape and a criminal sex act; posts $1M bail
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been released on $1 million dollar bail, following his arraignment Friday.
He was charged in Manhattan court with rape, criminal sex act and other sex charges stemming from encounters with two women.
Accused by more than 80 women, Weinstein surrendered to the New York Police Department and Manhattan District Attorney's office Friday
USA TODAYSep 22 2020
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Mitt Romney indicates that he would vote to confirm a qualified nominee from Trump, likely dooming Democrats' obstruction chances
As President Donald Trump quickly moves ahead to nominate a replacement for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Democrats had hoped to halt that process in its tracks by convincing at least four Republicans that Trump's nominee should not even receive a vote before the election. Those hopes likely took a mortal blow on Tuesday when Utah Sen. Mitt Romney (R) announced that he is not opposed to
The BlazeSep 22 2020
Opinion
When Conventional Wisdom Gets Downright Dangerous
The problem with conventional wisdom is not that it is always wrong. The rub is that the majority of “experts” unthinkingly and habitually mouth its validity until they ensure that it becomes static, unchanging, and immune from reexamination and dissent — an intolerant religious orthodoxy that finally become dangerous.
The recent Middle East breakthroughs are a perfect example. Both the
Victor HansonJul 30 2016
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Republican-Authored Voting Laws in Wisconsin, Kansas, North Carolina Overturned
Courts dealt setbacks to Republican efforts in three states to restrict voting, blocking a North Carolina law requiring photo identification, loosening a similar measure in Wisconsin and halting strict citizenship requirements in Kansas. The rulings Friday came as the 2016 elec
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