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House speaker Mike Johnson likened abortion to ‘American holocaust’

CNN airs clip from May last year in which then Louisiana congressman – a leading anti-abortion voice –made comparison

The Guardian - US

Former Illinois State Senate President James ‘Pate’ Philip dead at 93

The Republican Senate president was known for his influence in state government and often controversial blunt comments.

Chicago Sun-Times

OPINION - Donald Trump's unique position on abortion could make him the next President

Abortion is the safe wall behind which Joe Biden can age before our eyes, the struggling economy can keep gasping for breath, and Ukraine can worry not so much about its weapons, because abortion — its availability in some form massively popular with most Americans; its sanctioning viciously biting Republicans…

Evening Standard

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January 6 rioter found guilty after judge calls defence argument ‘gobbledegook’

Taylor James Johnatakis was found guilty of seven charges for his role in 2021 attack to stop Biden from being certified as president

The Guardian - US

Colorado top-four ranked-choice voting initiative to be filed targeting 2024 ballot

Voters in Colorado could decide on a ballot initiative to adopt top-four ranked-choice voting in Nov. 2024. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of DaVita, said he plans to file the ballot initiative, which would change state executive, state legislative, and congressional elections. The new electoral system would go into effect…

Ballotpedia

Doom and gloom gives Trump the advantage

For years Republican politicians have been cultivating cynicism about government in order to depress voter turnout

Salon

Expert: "Graymail" worry in Cannon case

Ex-CIA lawyer says Cannon's shenanigans raise concerns that she is "deliberately" derailing schedule

Salon

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‘Openly authoritarian campaign’: Trump’s threats of revenge fuel alarm

Trump’s talk of seeking to ‘weaponize’ the DoJ and ‘retribution’ for opponents poses a direct threat to the rule of law and democracy in the US should he win a second term, experts say

The Guardian - US

Rather than visiting Trump, House speaker should have stayed home

If there’s anyone a purportedly serious and newly installed House speaker should avoid, it’s a disgraced, coup-plotter of an ex president.

Chicago Sun-Times

GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire

Whatever, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Lee — no one actually thinks the FBI was behind January 6

Salon

New York becomes second state to pass law on readability of ballot measures this year

Welcome to the Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Brew.

Ballotpedia

School voucher fallout leaves Texas Legislature with no clear sense on next steps

Vouchers were left without a clear path forward after a decisive vote Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott, who had threatened lawmakers with more special sessions to pass the proposal, seems to have turned his attention to punishing voucher opponents in next year’s primary elections.

The Texas Tribune

Feeding the insatiable MAGA movement

Many of Trump’s diehard followers are White Christians who have found a role model and outlet for their desires

Salon

Burger King owner’s ‘gut feeling’ told him he should have hired Ed Burke’s law firm

Prosecutors called Shoukat Dhanani to the witness stand and played secretly recorded calls as they began showing jurors evidence of a second scheme outlined in Burke’s 2019 indictment.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Guardian - US

Jill Stein formally launches 2024 White House bid as Green party candidate

Stein is latest in a series of mostly leftist figures to announce candidacies with the potential to erode Biden’s core support

Ballotpedia

Voters in six states decided on 32 constitutional amendments in 2023, the highest number of constitutional amendments during an odd-numbered year since 2003

In 2023, voters in six states decided on 32 constitutional amendments—the highest number of constitutional amendments on the ballot during an odd-numbered year since 2003. Voters approved 27 of the 32 proposed constitutional changes in 2023 for an approval rate of 84.38%.

The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judges dealt a ‘body blow’ to the Voting Rights Act

The latest test to landmark civil rights law is a ‘travesty for democracy’ that could head to the Supreme Court

The Guardian - US

Trump ally accused of intimidating witnesses will not be jailed, judge rules

Harrison Floyd’s social media posts lead Georgia judge Scott McAfee to call for clarity on what constitutes interference

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Five new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked five new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 13-19. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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Three new candidates declare in North Carolina

Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Nov. 13-19. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 200 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 200, Ballotpedia tracked five from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are below:

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 120 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 120, Ballotpedia tracked two from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The bills are below:

The Independent UK

Fani Willis makes courtroom debut in Trump election interference case

Georgia prosecutor pressed a judge to revoke bond for one of the ex-president’s co-defendants for witness intimidation

The Independent UK

Democratic division blocks effort to end Michigan's 24-hour wait for an abortion

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills known as the Reproductive Health Act

The Conversation

Who can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court

A federal appeals court in Arkansas ruled on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, that only the federal government – not private citizens or civil rights groups – could sue to enforce the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

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