Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has called for a special legislative session on July 11th to enact "pro-life legislation," after a Des Moines Register poll showed that 61 percent of Iowans support abortion rights. The session is expected to be contentious, as it will pit those who support abortion rights against those who are strongly in favor of pro-life principles.
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Lashrecse Aird's victory in the Democratic primary race in Virginia on Tuesday has cemented a Democratic majority in the state Senate, offering a glimpse into how allegiance to former President Donald Trump is a weakness in many parts of the country. Aird's win is a significant victory for Democrats, as they are now in a strong position to maintain control of the Capitol and protect reproductive rights.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision to strike down Alabama’s congressional map, ruling that it had diluted the power of Black voters.…
Key takeaways: Heather Boyd won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, giving the Democrats a one-seat majority in the House. The Democrats will…
Missouri Judge Ellen Ribaudo has temporarily blocked a rule restricting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect. Transgender Missourians and health care providers had sued to stop it, arguing that the Attorney General had acted beyond his authority. The ruling is a victory for transgender rights advocates, but the legal battle is likely to continue.
Tennessee State Lawmaker Rep. Scotty Campbell Resigns Suddenly After Ethics Violation Becomes Public
Tennessee State Lawmaker Rep. Scotty Campbell Resigns Suddenly After Ethics Violation Becomes Public
Rep. Scotty Campbell of Tennessee resigned suddenly on Thursday due to an ethics violation that was made public. The violation was related to the Legislature's workplace discrimination and harassment policy, though no further information was provided. This comes two weeks after Campbell joined fellow Republicans in expelling two Black Democratic legislators for protesting in support of gun control on the state House floor.
Florida's Republican-dominated Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks and allocating $25 million annually for anti-abortion pregnancy centers. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill, which would make it the most restrictive abortion law in the country and a major victory for anti-abortion activists. The bill's implementation is contingent on the Florida Supreme Court ruling on the state's current 15-week ban on abortion.
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-area officials are set to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to reinstate Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones, two Black Democrats who were expelled from the Tennessee Legislature last Thursday. The expulsion drew national attention to the state's racial and political dynamics, and on Monday the Nashville Metro Council unanimously voted to return Jones in a 36–0 vote. The decision to reinstate Pearson and Jones is seen as a major victory for the Democratic party and a sign of progress in the fight for racial justice.