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The Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, enacted in 2024, is a landmark law designed to provide reduced sentences for survivors of domestic violence who can demonstrate that their crimes were directly related to their abuse. The law was inspired by cases where individuals, particularly women, were given harsh sentences for acts like killing their abusers in self-defense, … Read more
Lawmakers are urgently working to pass emergency legislation to address a $3 billion budget shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs VA, with veterans’ and survivors’ benefits at risk if action is not taken soon. The House passed the legislation with bipartisan support, and the Senate is expected to move quickly to pass the bill. … Read more
John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, is challenging Senator Elizabeth Warren for her Massachusetts Senate seat in the upcoming election. In a recent appearance on the Codcast, Deaton stated that he will cast a write-in vote for president, with former Governor Charlie Baker being the first name that came to mind. Deaton … Read more
David Harbour has been making waves not only with his roles as Hopper in Stranger Things and Red Guardian in Black Widow but also through his philanthropic efforts. Recently, Harbour joined BoxLunch, a company known for its partnership with Feeding America, to participate in a Hunger Action Event at the Atlanta Community Food Bank HQ. … Read more
Rep. Byron Donalds R-FL is urging President Joe Biden to take action to prevent a potential strike along U.S. ports from Texas to Maine, which could have severe economic consequences. The International Longshoremen’s Association, representing workers at numerous docks, is prepared to strike on October 1 if a new labor contract isn’t reached by then. … Read more
This situation highlights the significant challenges facing Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program CEAP, particularly for fuel distributors who play a crucial role in providing heating support to low-income households. The complexities and volatility in fuel pricing, exacerbated by global events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are putting distributors in a tough spot, forcing them to … Read more
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently criticized Vice President Kamala Harris over her lack of biological children. During a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, Sanders suggested that her own children help keep her humble, implying that Harris, who has two stepchildren from her husband Doug Emhoff’s previous marriage, lacks that grounding influence. The crowd … Read more
This is a disturbing story. It highlights serious issues related to hazing, discrimination, and the treatment of recruits in law enforcement training programs. The allegations made by Giovani JN Baptiste about the harsh and discriminatory treatment he endured are troubling. If true, they reflect a significant problem within the Massachusetts State Police Academy that warrants … Read more
The Montana Supreme Court’s decision to deny the Montana Democratic Party’s request effectively means Green Party candidate Robert Barb will remain on the ballot. The court’s ruling affirmed that the Democratic Party had not demonstrated a strong likelihood of success for its request for a preliminary injunction. This decision upholds the Secretary of State’s certification … Read more
The federal lawsuit filed by Washington GOP Chair and State Rep. Jim Walsh and Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton challenges a consent decree that overturned the state’s 30-day voter residency requirement. The decree, agreed to by the Secretary of State’s Office and the State Attorney General’s Office, aimed to align state election rules with federal … Read more