On Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled that a law allowing voters to mail in their ballots without being required to provide a reason is constitutional. The move means the expanded vote-by-mail option will likely be in effect for this year’s Senate and gubernatorial races. “We find no restriction in our Constitution on the General Assembly’s ability to create universal mail-in voting,” wrote Justice Christine Donohue in the majority opinion. The state Supreme Court’s ruling reversed a lower court’s January ruling which ruled the phrase “offer to vote” in the state’s constitution meant voters must show up to a polling place…
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Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.
The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide caution alert for Americans in the wake of the successful counterterrorism operation which killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qaeda. “Following al-Zawahiri’s death, supporters of Al Qaeda, or its affiliated terrorist organizations, may seek to attack U.S. facilities, personnel, or citizens,” the alert said. “As terrorist attacks often occur without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad.” The Tuesday evening advisory was issued out of heightened concern terrorists will retaliate against U.S.…
In a major test of former President Trump’s political might, a number of key candidates secured major victories in Tuesday’s primaries. The results have sent Democrats into a panic as Republicans become poised to take back Congress in November. Missouri: Eric Schmitt – the state’s Attorney General – beat former Governor Eric Greitens and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler as well as 18 other candidates in the Republican primary for Missouri’s open Senate seat. Republicans are now all but guaranteed to keep the U.S. senate seat in their hands in November. Greitens resigned from office due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Mark…
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court certified a ruling which rescinded the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols border policy. On June 30th, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Biden v. Texas that the administration may end the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols, commonly referred to as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. The policy required asylum seekers who arrive at the U.S. border to remain in Mexico while they awaited their immigration trial. The Trump administration first enacted the policy in 2019 to avoid the exploitation of America’s asylum policies and help discourage fake asylum claims. “We have implemented an unprecedented action…
After much speculation, it has been confirmed that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will visit Taiwan during her tour of Asia. (Related: Welcome to Recess (Sorta) and Pelosi in Taiwan) “It is my privilege as Speaker to lead this distinguished group of Members, which includes Chairs of Committees and Subcommittees of jurisdiction and champions of a strong U.S.-Asia Pacific partnership,” Speaker Pelosi said. “We look forward to productive meetings that will continue to inform Congress’s work to advance our values and interests and strengthen our partnerships in the region.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s flight. Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled country…
President Joe Biden is slowly but surely losing support amongst his Democrat colleagues. In the wake of record-high inflation, an out-of-control border and rising crime it’s not hard to understand why Biden’s supporters are abandoning him in droves. However, while pollsters have been reporting that key voting groups who supported his 2020 campaign like Latinos and young Americans are trending away from Biden, the most shocking betrayal has come from his own party. Last week, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) became the first Democrat lawmaker to publicly say he would not support Biden’s reelection, and it seems he may have triggered…
Hollywood has lost another icon. On Saturday night, trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, passed away at 89. Nichols’ son shared the news on her official website on Sunday. “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,” Johnson wrote. “The light, however, like the ancient galaxies being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived…
The House select committee investigating the events surrounding the U.S. Capitol riot has formalized a path to share witness transcripts and evidence with the Justice Department according to chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). “We’ve put a template together for sharing information, sharing it with Justice. My understanding is, there’s general agreement on it,” Thompson told POLITICO. The new agreement is a major development as the DOJ’s probe into Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election results enters a more public phase. Federal investigators have sought to access the congressional committee’s 1,000-plus witness interview transcripts since April, but until now…
After much speculation, the first Democrat lawmaker to publicly announce he will not support President Biden’s re-election campaign has come forward. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) says that the Party needs to head in a different direction if it stands any chance of maintaining its grip on the White House in 2024. “I have respect for Joe Biden. I think he has, despite some mistakes and missteps, despite his age, I think he’s a man of decency, of good principle, of compassion, of empathy, and of strength. But to answer your question directly, which I know is quite rare, no, I…
Former President Donald Trump has weighed in heavily on state races throughout this year’s midterm cycle, an unprecedented move according to veteran Republican strategists. There’s been no secret Trump has been heavily involved in races throughout the country, largely focusing on U.S. House and Senate races as the Republican Party fights to retake control of Congress. However, Trump’s willingness to lend his considerable influence and campaign resources to state legislature races, which voters largely overlook, highlights his desperation to maintain a tight grip over the party as he continues to flirt with a third presidential campaign. While the Republican Party…