babies born alive after abortion can be left to die in 16 states
Family Research Council today released first-of-its-kind set of maps showing the strength of protection laws and the legal status of late term in every state. ..…
federal judge rejects hate group’s attempt to overturn ‘ex-gay’
U.S federal judge has thrown out lawsuit challenging Maryland's ban against so-called ex-gay therapy, stating that it does not violate freedom of speech or religious freedom.. ..…
17 states sue feds over endangered species act rules
SEATTLE — Seventeen states sued Trump Wednesday to block rules weakening Endangered Species Act, saying the changes would make it tougher to protect wildlife even in the midst of extinction crisis.. ..…
oregon one the 17 states suing feds over endangered species act rules
SEATTLE — Seventeen states sued Trump Wednesday to block rules weakening Endangered Species Act, saying the changes would make it tougher to protect wildlife even in the midst of extinction crisis.. ..…
devaluing education – ridenbaugh press/publishing
It would be struggle to some degree, in those days was affordable and besides my parents children of Great Depression accepted it more secure life.. ..…
frc blog » after 17 years, infants born alive still need real
Today marks the anniversary of the passage of Born-Alive Infant Protection Act of 2002, which declared that infants born alive after having survived abortion attempt deserve all the rights and care that would be given to any other infant. ..…
dems push amendment to overturn citizens united ruling
WASHINGTON Senate Democrats said Tuesday on the steps of the highest court that the only way to get special interests out of politics is to do away with Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling by amending U.S. ..…
federal government to resume capital punishment after nearly 20-year
In the past 10 years, at least five states — New Mexico, Illinois, Connecticut, Maryland and New Hampshire — have abolished the death penalty, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. ..…
only three states have never had a party on the ballot without
Only Three States Have Never Had Party on the Ballot Without. ..…
lib states say “you’ll stay homosexual.” courts: “not so
At issue are bans on therapy, or what some call conversion therapy its focus is the elimination of unwanted homosexual desires and the development of normal attraction, or the remedying of feelings relating to confused identity. ..…
10,000 american children spared conversion therapy, study finds
estimated 10,000 LGBT+ Americans have been protected from therapy after statewide bans made the discredited practise illegal for minors 18 states, study has found.. ..…
state-by-state the war on cannabis is ending
Most notably, lawmakers Illinois legalized the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults. ..…
how michael bloomberg is buying state government staff
Over the last several years, states, cities, and counties have filed lawsuits against energy companies seeking billions of dollars to reimburse costs that they attribute to climate change order to fund infrastructure projects, such as sea walls.. ..…
oregon bill granting electoral college votes to national popular vote
Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday sent bill that would have their state's electoral votes reflect the will of the nation, not just the people of Oregon, to the governor's desk... ..…
chicago man wanted in connection with a murder added to the fbi’s
Chicago, IL- - FBI Special Agent Charge of Chicago Field Office Jeffrey S. ..…
ag james leads coalition of 23 cities and states suing trump
The suit follows upon by New York Attorney General and coalition of states March 2018, urging that the rule be withdrawn... ..…
frc blog » democrats of color cross party lines to support life
number of Democrats of color have defied party lines to support pro-life North Carolina, Illinois, Nevada, and New Mexico, according to this Washington Times article — proving. ..…
states press congress on banking access for marijuana businesses
Without banking services, cannabis businesses are less able to obey the law, pay taxes, and follow state regulations, in April to House and Senate leaders... ..…
california, other states sue over changes to school lunch rules
California, and District of Columbia sued Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, saying it weakened nutritional standards school breakfasts and lunches when it relaxed the requirements affecting salt and refined grains last year.. ..…
what happens if sheriffs refuse to enforce state gun-control laws?
Mace is not alone in his efforts Similar gun-sanctuary movements have arisen in at least four other states with Democratic-controlled legislatures recent months, including Washington, Nevada, Oregon, and Illinois. ..…
census citizenship question struck down by second federal judge
second federal court ruled Wednesday against Trump administration's plan to add question on citizenship to the 2020 Census. ..…
16 states sue trump over use of emergency powers to build border wall
16 states sue Trump over use of emergency powers to build border wall — RT USA News. ..…
16 states sue trump over emergency declaration
The suit alleges Trump action violates Constitution. ..…
new york, california sue trump over national emergency on border wall
By using his emergency powers and spending billions of dollars, lawsuit was filed by 16 states, including California, to challenge President Donald Trump's plan to build his border wall.. ..…
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Trump does not have the constitutional powers to appropriate funds required to build the wall he since Congress not the president - has control of spending, .. ..…
16 states sue trump over emergency wall declaration
FILE In this February 15, 2019, file photo, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra accompanied by Governor Gavin Newsom, said California was suing President Donald Trump over his declaration to fund wall on US-Mexico Sacramento, California. ..…
stymied for now, trump can still outflank the democrats – american
They abolished New Jersey, New Mexico, Illinois, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware and Washington. ..…
liberal states move beyond obamacare
These state plans share the same objectives as Democratic proposals Congress, and they in one important way They do not face the obstacle of GOP-controlled Senate... ..…
death row inmates at new low as sentences, executions fall
In 2018, American courts handed down fewer than 50 new death sentences, still allowing punishment carried out fewer than 30 executions. ..…
states and localities move to reverse racist and regressive tax
The Republican Party's 2017 federal tax cuts for the rich are considered to be among the biggest transfers of wealth from the poor and working classes to U.S history. ..…
in election’s wake, catholic-friendly laws under threat in states
Democrats seized the office or took the in the legislature, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, New Mexico and Nevada.. ..…
democratic reform manifesto part 1 of 8: automatic voter registration
Reading Richmond Free Press this week November 21 24, 2018, I was able to review selection written by Jesse Jackson, Sr entitled, Prospects, peril for new Dem majority... ..…
map: illegal immigrants in 42 states, 4.1 million us-born children
Census Bureau to count have moved into 42 states, according to new analysis of America.. ..…
ag racine leads 15-state coalition seeking to block illegal
Racine today led coalition of attorneys general challenging President Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General of United States. ..…
with divided congress, health care action hightails it to the states
Newly-elected leaders in the states will be in stronger position than those in Washington to significant shifts health care policy over the couple of years as Congress struggles with gridlock.. ..…
what do the 2018 midterm elections mean for education in america?
With House under Democratic control, it's that House Democrats will ramp up oversight of Secretary Betsy DeVos and Department of Education through hearings and subpoenas. ..…
democratic party wins house majority in us midterm elections
Voters queue to cast their ballots outside Houston, Texas, United States, Nov 6, 2018. ..…
democrats pick up u.s. governorships but lose florida, ohio
TALLAHASSEE, Fla - Democrats won governorships on Tuesday in U.S states that supported Republican President Donald Trump in 2016 and lost high-profile races Florida and Ohio, as voters cast ballots in dozens of gubernatorial contests across the country.. ..…
dc attorney general opening an investigation into catholic sex abuse
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that he is opening investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Washington regarding sexual abuse by the clergy.. ..…
death penalty: without fanfare, malloy signs bill abolishing death
Malloyquietly signed bill repealing Connecticut's death penalty on Wednesday, policy since Native American named Napauduck was hanged for in 1639... ..…
growing number of us states initiate clergy-abuse investigations
In response to resurging revelations and allegations of clergy sex-abuse cover-ups in Catholic Church in number of states are initiating their own investigations.. ..…
jonathan blanks: how the supreme court could help stop police from
In Supreme Court on Wednesday, Indiana's solicitor general admitted under skeptical questioning from Justice Stephen Breyer that his defense of Indiana's forfeiture laws would allow his state, in need of revenue to start seizing the luxury cars of motorists caught speeding just five miles over the limit if..…
15 ags file brief opposing whitaker as us ag - jurist - news
The attorneys generals from Washington, DC, and 14 states filed amicus brief on Monday in support of Maryland's motion to replace Matthew Whitaker as US Attorney General with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.. ..…
forget washington—here are the big issues in most states
With Donald Trump calling for deportation of illegal immigrants and construction of 2,000 mile-long wall along U.S.-Mexican, immigration reform is the topic de jour of the 2016 presidential campaign.. ..…
us: 32 states call on supreme court to rule on same-sex marriage ·
majority of US states have called on Supreme Court to issue ruling on same-sex marriage, across two separate legal briefs.. ..…
death penalty repeal advances
ANNAPOLIS — move to repeal Maryland took another step forward with Senate voting 27-20 on Wednesday to abolish capital punishment.. ..…
naacp president visits connecticut to campaign against death penalty
The leader of NAACP came to Capitol Thursday to press for repeal of Connecticut's death penalty.. ..…
repeal of death penalty clears key legislative committee
HARTFORD, Tuesday endorsed bill to repeal the state's death statute, setting up battle over the future of capital punishment.. ..…
the hispanic vote in the 2008 election
Hispanics voted for Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden over Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin by margin of more 67% versus 31%, according to analysis by Pew Hispanic Center of exit polls from Edison Media Research as published by CNN. ..…
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