Trump Wants to Shape Legal System for ‘50 Years’ by Appointing Young Judges

The former president spoke at the NRA Annual Meeting, where he openly discussed his strategy of manipulating the federal judiciary to extend his political impact

Louisiana Senate passes bill to fund private education | Education | nola.com

A bill to give parents tax dollars to pay for private school passed the Louisiana Senate on Thursday, handing Gov. Jeff Landry a major victory.

Anti-abortion group is behind ‘scam’ calls, South Dakota election official says

By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Hundreds of phone calls this week that the South Dakota secretary of state has labeled a “scam” are originating from an anti-abortion group seeking ...

May 16, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson

Seventy years ago, on May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. That landmark decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Brown v. Board was a turning point in American history.

Mass. Man with Terminal Illness Wants to Find His Dog Best Friend a New Home Before His Death

Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger. A Massachusetts who was diagnos...

State Department issues worldwide alert, warns of violence against LGBTQ community

By Margaret Brennan, Andres Triay, Nicole Sganga, Olivia Gazis, Camilla Schick, Sam Vinograd The State Department on Friday issued a worldwide caution security alert, warning of "the potential for...

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Opinion | US Affordable Housing Policy Works for Wall Street and Rich Developers, Not Renters | Common Dreams

Affordable rental housing policy fails to provide sufficient affordable rental housing decade after decade. Learn why policymakers continue to rely on the flawed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which benefits corporations and investors more than renters. Discover better alternatives f..

Lara Trump busted seeking foreign donations for GOP and Trump elections

I am Canadian. Born in Canada, live in Canada. I do have American ancestry going back to colonial Virginia. My middle name is the surname of a greatx10 grandfather or uncle who apparently fought in the Continental Army, my grandparents were married in...

Marc Elias Says Extremist Republicans Have Intricate Plans to Disrupt the 2024 Elections!

I believe it’s super important that those who support Democracy in general — and specifically support Democrats winning in November — to understand how Republican fascists are planning to disrupt our elections in 2024. Marc Elias is a legendary Public...

Georgia Law Could Lead to More Voter Suppression, Advocates Warn — ProPublica

SB 189, which goes into effect in July, will give Georgia residents more time to contest the eligibility of fellow citizens’ inclusion on voter rolls and make it easier to use questionable evidence in those challenges.

'Crap!' Lindsey Graham shouts down Kristen Welker as he calls to bomb Gaza like Hiroshima - Raw Story

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) raised his voice at NBC host Kristen Welker Sunday as he called for Gaza to be bombed like the U.S. bombed Hiroshima in World War II."I guess the question is, why does Israel need the most massive bombs that can potentially level an entire block in order to wage this ..

US oil and gas industry is booming. So are its donations to GOP allies

Not Donald Trump. Not Ted Cruz. But a little known Republican from West Texas ranks as the top recipient of fossil fuel money. By Marcus Baram, Capital and Main August Pfluger, � an Air Force ...

Missouri's GOP Gov. Parson signs bill to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid | AP News

Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill to once again try to kick Planned Parenthood out of the state’s Medicaid program.