Missouri's Amendment 4 would force citizen-initiated constitutional changes to win majorities in all eight of the state's congressional districts, a standard no other state has ever imposed, and one that could reshape direct democracy nationwide. Republican state Rep. Ed Lewis, the measure's sponsor, placed the proposal before voters after years of watching progressive groups leverage […] The post Missouri voters face what could become the nation's strictest barrier to citizen-led constitutional amendments appeared first on American Almanac .
Missouri's Amendment 4 would force citizen-initiated constitutional changes to win majorities in all eight of the state's congressional districts, a standard no other state has ever imposed, and one that could reshape direct democracy nationwide. Republican state Rep. Ed Lewis, the measure's sponsor, placed the proposal before voters after years of watching progressive groups leverage lopsided turnout in St. Louis and Kansas City to push constitutional amendments across the finish line. Abortion rights, recreational marijuana, sports betting, and Medicaid expansion all reached the ballot through citizen petitions between 2020 and 2024, and all passed with 53 percent or less of the statewide vote, the Associated Press reported . Amendment…Open
Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices […] The post Federal officials warn water systems nationwide after cyberattacks hit 30 Minnesota plants appeared first on American Almanac .
Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices that automate pumps, valves, and treatment processes, from the public internet. The attackers targeted those controllers directly, ABC News reported , modifying passwords "to lock out operators" and forcing communities onto manual operations. The attacks hit on Sunday and Monday. Minnesota IT Services, the state agency…Open
A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the […] The post Rep. Nellie Pou's COVID-era prison release law freed over 7,000 inmates — at least three later linked to killings appeared first on American Almanac .
A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, sponsored the legislation while serving as a state senator. Then-Gov. Phil Murphy signed it in November 2020 over objections from Republican lawmakers and some county prosecutors, who warned at the time that releasing violent offenders early could endanger public safety. More than 7,000 inmates walked out of New Jersey's prison system under the program, which granted…Open
Tens of thousands of migrants overwhelmed Spain's tiny North African territory of Ceuta in a single day, and the political fallout is now rippling across Europe as governments rush to protect their own borders. Approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within a 24-hour window, a number equal to roughly 70 percent of the […] The post 60,000 migrants flood Spain's Ceuta in 24 hours, leaving at least 41 dead and Europe scrambling appeared first on American Almanac .
Tens of thousands of migrants overwhelmed Spain's tiny North African territory of Ceuta in a single day, and the political fallout is now rippling across Europe as governments rush to protect their own borders. Approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within a 24-hour window, a number equal to roughly 70 percent of the Spanish enclave's entire population. At least 41 died in the attempt. Some drowned swimming the approximately three miles from the Moroccan coastal town of Fnideq. Others were killed in a stampede at a breakwater fence near the Tarajal beach border checkpoint. Spain deployed its armed forces and additional police to restore order, and by Friday afternoon most of the migrants who had made it across were…Open
Go to https://ground.news/ross to get 40% off unlimited access to the news tool I actually trust. It helps you cut through the noise and understand how stories are being reported across the spectrum. In this week's episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart returns from Toronto's Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies conference to answer viewer questions. He tackles questions about how the Five Eyes alliance, the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, is coordinating on UAP disclosure, why Australia's Defense Intelligence Organization is dodging freedom-of-information laws, and whether confiscated witness footage sits in a government archive. The episode closes with a deep dive into crop circles: the famous debunked hoaxers, and…
Years after the first lockdowns, the politics of COVID-19 remain a flashpoint for voters and party leaders. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss how the pandemic hurt Trump in 2020 while also damaging Democrats’ brand in the years after. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6001515-hard-left-democrats-momentum-michigan-wisconsin-live-discussion/ #presidenttrump #trump #covid #covid19 #coronavirus #covidshutdown #covid19shutdown #democrats #dems #republicans #gop #wholehogpolitics
Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.
A medical professional who evaluated former deputy Sean Grayson as part of the early release application determined that his condition is "irreversible and incurable," and concluded that Grayson is likely to die in the next 18 months.
