Assemblymember Luz Rivas (D-North Hollywood) announced her congressional run, joining a competitive race to succeed Tony Cárdenas as the representative for California’s San Fernando Valley-based 29th District. Cárdenas told The Times he will not seek reelection in 2024, and will support Rivas as his successor in Washington. Rivas, 49, expressed frustration with the ongoing chaos …
Off-year elections on Tuesday witnessed significant victories for Democrats, including a pro-abortion-rights referendum in Ohio and a blue state legislature in Virginia. But several less high-profile outcomes are also worth noting. Here are five results from Tuesday’s races that may have flown under your radar: History was made as Danica Roem, the first transgender person …
The battle over red-state efforts to roll back civil rights and liberties has mainly shifted to the courts. Since 2021, Republican-controlled states have enacted numerous laws that restrict voting rights, penalize public protests, impose restrictions on transgender youth, ban books, and limit discussions on race, gender, and sexual orientation by teachers, professors, and employers. Some …
Republican lawmakers made the decision to temporarily silence Rep. Justin Jones, a member of the “Tennessee Three” group, during a heated House floor session. This action was taken because Jones violated newly implemented rules that aim to discipline disruptive members. As a result, Jones was prohibited from speaking and participating in debates about bills for …
In the current phase of the presidential campaign, there has been considerable attention given to Ron DeSantis’ severely conservative politics and his ineptitude as a campaigner. However, what has been overshadowed is the astonishing extent of his allegedly legal corruption. DeSantis has demonstrated an impressive ability to leverage the power of government to generate funds …
Around 150 individuals gathered at the Warren AME Church in Toledo, Ohio for a campaign rally regarding a constitutional amendment. Betty Montgomery, a former Ohio attorney general and Republican, proclaimed, “With all due respect, pastor, hell no!” which received applause from the predominantly Democratic audience. The amendment, known as Issue 1, aims to change the …
If, as is likely, Donald Trump becomes the Republican presidential nominee in the next election, the 2024 elections will serve as a pivotal moment for several critical issues. These include the potential risk of authoritarianism in America, the preservation of a thriving democracy, the balance of power between the executive branch and the other branches …
Until the Supreme Court released its opinions yesterday morning, there was uncertainty about whether they would rule on Moore v. Harper, a case that could further harm American democracy. However, the Court chose to tackle the case head-on, bringing relief to lawyers and democracy advocates. The case involved the “independent state legislature” theory, which suggests …
The Supreme Court made a significant decision on Tuesday that limits the power of states in setting federal election rules. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices rejected the “independent state legislature” doctrine, which argued that states have the authority to set their own election rules, including partisan congressional maps. The court disagreed with this argument, …
The conservative movement in red states to roll back the advancements in rights and freedoms made over the past six decades is escalating rapidly, resulting in conflicts at every level of government. Republican-controlled states are employing unprecedented tactics to shift social policies to the right, not only within their own borders but also on a …