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Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Always contemptuous: Donald Trump violates the respect and decorum requested by Judge Juan Merchan in his criminal case

Tuesday afternoon, in Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s courtroom on the 15th floor of 100 Centre St., criminal defendant Trump, Donald J. (Case #IND-71543-23) was warned to stop his continued spewing against District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the judicial proceedings.

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Commentary: Transgender Day of Visibility is a day of joy, but also of caution and care

Severiano Christian knew they were non-binary and transgender at the age of 18. At 22, they became the California Senate’s LGBTQ Caucus consultant. And now, at just 27, Christian is the Legislative Director for California State Senator Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco.

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Commentary: Tricia Cotham once spoke of her abortion. Will she help NC Republicans restrict it?

In 2015, Rep. Tricia Cotham stood on the floor of the North Carolina House of Representatives and bravely spoke about her own experience with abortion.

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Commentary: Don't underestimate the strengths of Alvin Bragg's case against Donald Trump

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment of former President Donald Trump takes an open-ended approach to the charges that some critics of the unprecedented prosecution see as a weakness. What the detractors have overlooked are the substantial and unanticipated legal and factual strengths in the case Bragg outlined.

Los Angeles Times

Trump forced to admit he is one inch shorter than he claims on arraignment paperwork

Trump identifies his profession as ‘business person’ during arraignment at a Manhattan courthouse

The Independent UK

Kansas passes anti-ESG bill, but it's milder than some want

A proposal designed to thwart environmentally and socially conscious investing has cleared the Kansas Legislature but divisions within its GOP majorities kept the measure from being a strong as some conservatives wanted

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Republicans get veto-proof majorities in two new states after recent party switches

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Chicago is the front-runner for the 2024 Democratic convention

Democratic gains this week in the swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan bolster the case for Chicago hosting the party’s quadrennial gathering.

Chicago Sun-Times

Religious leaders fear Florida bill could make it a crime to take immigrants to church

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida church leaders fear a proposed crackdown championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could criminalize giving immigrants without legal status rides to services, Sunday school or doctor’s appointments.

Orlando Sentinel

Iowa to vote in 2024 on amendment to require citizenship to vote in state elections and to allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries

In November 2024, voters in Iowa will decide on a constitutional amendment related to defining who can vote. The constitutional amendment would do the following:

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‘I will keep pressing’: Jurors hear ComEd CEO taking orders after key witness explains appointment to utility’s board

The testimony capped the fourth week in the ComEd bribery trial. Prosecutors have presented nearly all of their evidence and predict they will rest their case by Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

IRS unveils plan to crack down on tax cheats, improve service

WASHINGTON — The IRS unveiled a 10-year plan Thursday for going after upper-income households and bigger businesses that dodge taxes while also becoming a more nimble agency with top-tier customer service.

Tribune News Service

House GOP details potential legislation after Trump charges

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Republicans might consider legislation to “insulate” current and former presidents from state prosecutions, among other potential changes in the wake of state charges against Donald Trump in New York.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 177 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 177, Ballotpedia tracked 83 from March 27-April 2. Republicans sponsored 52, while Democrats sponsored 31. Five of 83 bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 20 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 20, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 27-April 2. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 150 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 150, Ballotpedia tracked 12 from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored eight, while Republicans sponsored three. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. Five of 12 bills…

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Election legislation roundup: Indiana House of Representatives

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 26 election-related bills in the Indiana House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 26, Ballotpedia tracked six from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored five, while Republicans sponsored one. Five of six bills are below:

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Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’

Former president pleaded not guilty to 34 charges in relation to hush money paid to adult movie star

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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds endorses Trump for president in big snub of DeSantis

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds on Thursday endorsed former President Donald Trump in a major snub of home state ally Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Salon

GOP wants to repeal tax on top 0.1%

Republicans are seeking to close the loop on tax avoidance for the ultra-wealthy

Tribune News Service

Trump lawyer warned by Stormy Daniels’ attorney of ‘ethical breach’

Donald Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina may have a conflict of interest because Stormy Daniels shared “confidences” with him about her sexual encounter with the former president, a lawyer for the adult-film star said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Meeting of the mayors: Johnson feels ‘historic moment’ discussing transition with Lightfoot — ‘We are uniting this city today’

In his first visit to the mayor’s office since being elected Tuesday, Johnson said he was struck by “what this moment means for people around the city, who want the city to be united.”

The Independent UK

Kansas OKs bill on opting kids out of LGBTQ-themed lessons

Kansas lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials

Salon

Idaho restricts travel for abortion care

"Banning abortion wasn't enough for anti-abortion extremists in Idaho; they now want to ban where you go"

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