Texas Representative Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) has introduced HB 1359, which would put the question of secession from the United States on the November 2021 ballot. Here is the text.Source: Texas Bill for a Vote on Secession...
Since the Capitol riot, companies have re-evaluated their political donations. Will this be a turning point or a momentary blip? It’s been one month since a mob stormed the Capitol, which led to soul-searching about the influence of money in politics (among other things).Source: Money in Politics, One Month Later...
For the best reading experience, open this story on a device with Apple News. It may also be available on the publisher’s website.Source: Open this story in Apple News....
Top Democrats in the Senate are urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to crack down on dark money spending in political campaigns. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.Source: Top Democrats urge Yellen to crack down on dark money groups...
Following discussions with participants in the First Tuesday Lunch Group, a bipartisan discussion group of public policy practitioners, we have revised The Curious History of Schedule B legal analysis published last week into a new one, called “Revising the Nixon ‘Enemies List,’ Using IRS FormSource: Reviving the Nixon “Enemies List,” Using IRS Form 990, Schedule B...
Congressional Democrats have a plan to forever keep Republicans from winning elections and influencing policy decisions with H.R. 1 in the House, and the similar S. 1 in the Senate.Source: Grover Norquist: Pelosi, Schumer priorities – here's how free speech, fair elections and more at risk...
CNA).- A pro-life advocacy group warns that a new campaign finance reform bill could unfairly restrict their communications. Earlier this month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1), framing the bill as a top priority of the 117th Congress.Source: Pro-life group says campaign finance bill could unfairly limit their speech...
Once again, House and Senate Democrats have made it their top legislative priority to limit First Amendment rights, expose Americans to harassment and intimidation for their beliefs, crack down on political speech on the internet, pump millions of tax dollars into politicians’ campaigns, and transSource: Misleading H.R. 1 Poll Manufactures Support for Limiting Speech...
With new census results coming, Republicans control redistricting in key states, while Democrats prepare for legal challenges and look to redraw some maps of their own. By Reid J. Epstein and Nick CorasanitiSource: The Gerrymander Battles Loom, as G.O.P. Looks to Press Its Advantage...
Joyce Hanson was thrilled when she heard Gov. Gavin Newsom announce Jan. 13 that Californians age 65 and older would be eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.Source: Vaccination chaos fuels push to recall California Gov. Newsom...
