Montana state Democrats on Monday introduced a bill to increase the penalty for assaulting a journalist, a move that comes almost two years after Rep. Greg GianforteGregory Richard GianforteJournalists seek federal, state support for right to inform the public Don Lemon, Chris Cuomo criticize Trump’s response to Coast Guard lieutenant’s arrest Sarah Sanders: Trump hasn’t […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced pardons on Monday for 22 immigrants who were at risk of deportation because of criminal records, taking a swipe at President TrumpDonald John TrumpGary Cohn says Trump trade adviser the only economist in world who believes in tariffs House transportation committee chairman threatens to subpoena Boeing, FAA communication Pentagon […]
Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy called on Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (D) to step down from its Board of Visitors on Friday after two women came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. “I am writing to let you know that Justin Fairfax will be asked to step down from the Sanford School Board […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he has asked the state’s Department of Education to investigate claims that four black 12-year-old girls were strip-searched at their middle school. The girls and their parents claim they were searched earlier this month on suspicion of drug possession because officials said they were acting “giddy,” according to NBC […]
Georgia state Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D) on Monday announced that she is introducing a “testicular bill of rights” as a way to respond to a restrictive abortion bill the state House passed last week. “Ggggooooodddd morning! Introducing my ‘testicular bill of rights; legislative package,” Kendrick said in a tweet. “You want some regulation of bodies and […]
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax (D) on Wednesday urged supporters and the media to treat the woman accusing him of sexual assault “with respect.” “I would like to encourage the media, my supporters, and others to treat both the woman who made this allegations and my family with respect for how painful this situation can […]
The Utah state legislature on Tuesday decriminalized fornication, making it legal to have sex outside of marriage. The Utah House passed legislation on a 41-32 vote, repealing the 1973 misdemeanor crime of fornication, or sex between people who are not married, Fox 13 reported. The bill, previously passed in the state Senate, is now being […]
Lawmakers in New York on Tuesday approved legislation expanding women’s access to abortions in the state. The Reproductive Health Act passed the state Senate by a vote of 38-24 and the state Assembly by a 92-47 vote, according to The Buffalo News. The legislation was then signed into law by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). The legislation had […]
A substitute teacher in Oregon will no longer be allowed to teach in the school district after the person reportedly told a fifth grade student to “go back to Mexico.” The teacher, who was not identified, said that to the student at the Salem-Keizer School District in Oregon after he opted not to partake in […]
Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill that would mandate that almond milk be labeled as “fake milk” or “alternative milk.” The bill also mandates that a similar “prominent statement” be made on the packaging for food products such as veggie burgers that are made from plants or grown in a lab, according to the Arizona […]