Tyrone Randy Johnson Jr. is running for sheriff in Gainesville, Florida, despite his felony record and ineligibility to carry a gun or work as a deputy. He is one of four Democrats running in a county where Democrats hold significant political power. Johnson has faced legal trouble in the past, including a felony conviction for…
The issue of transparency in government has come to the forefront in Maplewood, as the city’s process for hiring a new city manager has been shrouded in secrecy. Despite multiple attempts to reach out to city officials, including the mayor and all six city council members, there has been a noticeable lack of response. The…
Senator Mike Lee of Utah has been quietly distancing himself from a conspiracy theory he previously embraced, which suggested that federal agents disguised as Trump supporters were responsible for the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Despite walking back from the theory, he has not deleted his social media posts that sought to…
The highly anticipated debate between two powerhouse governors, Newsom and DeSantis, is set to take place Thursday night on Fox News. Moderated by Sean Hannity, the event has been heavily promoted, but many question the real significance of this political spectacle. Mindy Romero, director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy, has labeled the debate as…
Florida legislators are pushing for the “Gabby Petito Act,” a bill that aims to change how law enforcement officers respond to domestic violence calls. The legislation is named after Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic fate has sparked a nationwide conversation about domestic violence prevention. The bill would require officers to complete a lethality…
The St. Charles County Council is regrouping after a resolution opposing the resettlement of up to 30,000 Latin American immigrants in the St. Louis region failed unexpectedly. The resolution was sponsored by three council members but failed on a 3-3 vote when one sponsor was absent from the meeting. The resolution opposes a program announced…
Henry Kissinger, the influential diplomat who defined U.S. foreign policy as we withdrew from Vietnam and eased tensions with China, has passed away at age 100, according to his consulting firm. With a gruff, yet authoritative presence, Kissinger significantly shaped global affairs during Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford’s presidencies, even earning a Nobel Peace Prize….
