A federal judge has ruled against an organization founded by Stacey Abrams, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee for Georgia, stating that the state’s election practices do not violate constitutional rights. The decision from U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones marks the end of a four-year legal battle. “Although Georgia’s election system is not perfect, the challenged…Source: Judge rules against Stacey Abrams...

Violent political speech has increasingly crossed into the realm of in-person confrontation for members of Congress in both parties, raising the prospect of a disastrous event. WASHINGTON — In Bangor, Maine, an unknown visitor smashed a storm window at Senator Susan Collins’s home.Source: Lawmakers Confront a Rise in Threats and Intimidation, and Fear Worse....