Late Sunday afternoon, dozens of Texas House Democrats boarded a charter flight at the Austin airport and absconded to the Land of Lincoln in an attempt to halt, if not stop altogether, Republicans’ heavy-handed scheme to redraw the state’s congressional … Continued
Blame our current tension levels, but indications are that folks might be desperately seeking what advertising copy used to call “the feel-good musical of the year!” They haven’t found it this summer in the Guthrie Theater’s unquestionably excellent “Cabaret,” which … Continued
By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur … Continued
By DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press When Democratic lawmakers fled Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The word “gerrymander” was … Continued
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge says Rhode Island’s gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to openly carry a firearm throughout the state, does not violate the Second Amendment. Related Articles Free … Continued
By Miquéla V Thornton, Bloomberg News With heat advisories blanketing the eastern half of the U.S., air conditioners are once again working over time as essential resources to keep millions cool. But they’re unevenly distributed: Many poor households are unable … Continued