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Ranked-choice voting would disarm political crazies

Are we doomed to be at the mercy of the mad and bad in political races? One reform that seems to be getting traction is ranked-choice voting

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2022

Extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene are the future of the Republican party

It’s impossible to understand American politics without grappling in earnest with why Greene’s extremism is widely seen as justified on the right

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022

Who Is Standing In The Way Of Marijuana Legalization? GOP Support For Cannabis Growing Though Slowly

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently revealed that in a joint effort with his colleagues, he plans to reach out to Republican senators to find out what "they want" to see included in

Benzinga · Apr 12, 2022

As some question her commitment, Palin says she’s never left Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Juanita Cassellius wanted Sarah Palin’s help. But she couldn’t figure out how to find her.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

Alaska man faces sentencing after threats to kill senators

A rural Alaska man who threatened to assassinate both of Alaska’s U.S. senators in a series of profane messages left at their congressional offices is scheduled to be sentenced Friday

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

LOCALIZE IT: Story ideas around the Jackson confirmation

After 232 years and 115 other justices, the Supreme Court will have its first Black woman justice. The senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday by a vote of 53-47. Three Republicans — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine and Mitt Romney of Utah — voted with Democrats…

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the United States Supreme Court

The U.S. Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States on April 7, 2022. When she assumes office, she will become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in United States history. Jackson will be sworn in when Justice…

Ballotpedia · Apr 7, 2022

Crowd, cheers, history as Senate confirms Supreme Court pick

Moments before the Senate began Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation vote to become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, the chamber filled with the swell of history

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Senate set to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, the end of a historic nomination process streaked with acrimony even for a justice who will not alter the court’s current conservative tilt.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, the end of a historic nomination process streaked with acrimony even for a justice who will not alter the court’s current conservative tilt.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022