In many of North Carolina’s primary elections for open seats in Congress, it’s outside special interest groups — and not the candidates themselves — who have dominated the ads and messaging. It’s happening in Democratic and Republican primaries alike, in dozens of races across the state, from Congress…
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Opinion | Overturning Roe would be a 9/11 attack on America’s social fabric – The Washington Post

Placeholder while article actions loadWashington’s reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade has been typically myopic.Republicans first tried to make people believe that the issue wasn’t the opinion itself but the leak. Now they’re absurdly trying to portray Democrats as supporters of infanticide.…
Covid-19 rules, ‘hot-button’ issues drive Clarence School Board race – Buffalo News

The superintendent of a Genesee County school district and a 20-year-old college student who wants to keep critical race theory out of the classroom are among six candidates running for two seats on the Clarence Central School Board.The current board vice president is seeking re-election and is one…
Martin campaign: Calls for dismantling DPI; replace with Department of Education reporting to governor – WisPolitics.com

Contact: [email protected] RACINE—Today, Will Martin called for dismantling and replacing the Department of Public Instruction in the wake of a disturbing teacher training session and DPI leadership’s refusal to condemn the content. The ad will run in targeted digital and cable TV in the upcoming August 9th primary.…
Sustainability or ESG? Do the Words We Use Make a Difference? – Morningstar

What should we call investing that supports the transition to a just, low-carbon economy and encourages companies to focus on creating sustainable value for all stakeholders, including positive impacts on people and planet? While it’s not perfect, I prefer the term “sustainable investing,” but it’s a battle I…
Texas Supreme Court partially blocks cases investigating Trans families – Los Angeles Blade

AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court Friday ruled that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) can continue to investigate families in the state who provide medically necessary care for their Trans children, excluding the parties in the litigation that brought the matter forward in a lawsuit…
What Have You Done for Me Lately? – Ricochet.com

After reading @rodin’s excellent post, which clarified for me the state of the Republican Party and my relationship to it, I’ve been sitting in a state of shock and delusion. A factor that contributed to my disillusionment was a recent action by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who…
Peterson objects to resolution honoring N.J. school board association president – New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics

Assemblyman Erik Peterson (R-Franklin) said today that he opposes a ceremonial legislative resolution honoring Lawrence Feinsod, the retiring executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), and urged his fellow legislators to remove their names from the resolution. “This ceremonial resolution is an insult to every…
Idaho primary candidates overlook one key issue – Idaho State Journal

With midterm election season upon us, local media outlets are providing the public with helpful voting guides. In last week’s Idaho State Journal “Voters’ Guide” section, candidates running in the May 17 primary discussed a variety of issues, yet totally omitted an important one.Some candidates spoke out strongly…
Majority of Republican gubernatorial candidates deny election results – WWMT-TV
Majority of Republican gubernatorial candidates deny election results WWMT-TV