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Published on Aug 10, 2025

Democrats slam GOP redistricting fight as 'cheating' as Texas Gov. Abbott threatens arrests

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party McIntyre-Shaheen Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., April 27, 2025. Sophie Park | Reuters Democratic lawmakers on Sunday defended their colleagues' efforts in Texas to …

Source: CNBC - Neutral
Published on 10:43 GMT

Hochul stands with Texas Legislators, calls Trump redistricting 'a legal insurrection'

ALBANY N.Y. (WSTM) — Gov. Kathy Hochul welcomed Texas legislators to the New York State Capitol after they left Texas to deny Gov. Greg Abbott the quorum needed to pass a redistricting plan backed by former President Donald Trump. The lawmakers’ departure …

Source: KTUL - Oklahoma - Center-right
Published on 09:53 GMT

Texas redistricting fight highlights disconnect between lawmakers and voters’ concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tells 'Fox & Friends First' that he hopes the process to remove state Democrats will encourage them to come back amid a redistricting fight. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you wanted a case …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on 01:55 GMT

Texas Democrats' 2003 quorum break echoes in current redistricting battle

AUSTIN, Texas — The recent efforts by Texas Democrats to halt redistricting are reminiscent of a dramatic political maneuver from 2003. Back then, a group of 55 Texas House Democrats, led by Jim Dunham, left the state to thwart a Republican redistricting …

Source: KABB - Texas - Center-right
Published on 04:38 GMT

Illinois Gov Says His State’s Gerrymandering Is OK — Because ‘Democracy’

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dodged when confronted on his own state’s gerrymandered congressional map, pivoting to blame Texas Republicans of threatening “democracy.” The Illinois governor appeared on NBC News for an interview that aired on Sunday, and, …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on 09:21 GMT

NBC host rips into presidential hopeful and asks how he will 'preserve democracy'

NBC host Kristen Welker didn't hold back as she grilled presidential hopeful JB Pritzker about how he plans to "preserve democracy." The Illinois Governor was asked about his state's congressional district maps on Sunday after some Texas …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on 01:55 GMT

Bowling Green, Kentucky Uses AI to Bridge Divides on Community Issues

In the heart of Kentucky, where political divisions often run as deep as the state’s famed bluegrass roots, the city of Bowling Green embarked on an ambitious experiment earlier this year. Using artificial intelligence to facilitate civic discourse, local …

Source: WebProNews - Pending
Published on 09:22 GMT

Eric Ham: Trump’s latest power grab tests guardrails of American democracy

CTV News U.S. Political Analyst Eric Ham says tariffs are already having an impact on markets and tourism in America. Eric Ham is based in Washington, D.C. and is a political analyst for CTV News. He’s a bestselling author and former congressional staffer …

Source: BNN Bloomberg - Neutral
Published on 05:23 GMT

Eric Holder: Gerrymandering Is a Threat to Democracy but Dems Must Gerrymander to Save Democracy. Wut?

The Democrats are twisting themselves in knots over the GOP’s Texas redistricting plan. Every time they go on TV, it’s lies, followed by contradictions, with a twisty little bow of hypocrisy on top. Recently thawed Eric Holder provided the perfect example …

Source: Twitchy - Right-wing
Published on 02:19 GMT

How James Carville Would ‘Save Democracy’

It’s hardly a secret that the Democrats are in the midst of an existential crisis. They are leaderless, fractious, broke, and more unpopular with the voters than they have been in decades. Yet, as their antics have demonstrated during the first seven …

Source: The American Spectator - Virginia - Right-wing
Published on 05:21 GMT

Trump has long bedazzled his life – now he’s refashioning the Oval and our democracy

When I was little, my mom told me a Cinderella story that happened to be true. Once upon a time, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson held a competition for the design of the house of our presidents. Well-established architects submitted proposals, but …

Source: The Irish Times - Center-left
Published on 02:12 GMT

Hochul calls Texas redistricting a ‘legal insurrection’ in Fox News interview

Gov. Kathy Hochul is labeling Republican-led redistricting in Texas a “legal insurrection” and a “blatant power grab,” sharpening her rhetoric as she urges New Yorkers to back a constitutional change allowing the state to redraw its congressional maps …

Source: Gothamist - New York - Center-left
Published on Aug 10, 2025

IL Gov J.B. Pritzker on Texas Redistricting: ‘Gov. Abbott Is the Joke,’ He’s Licking Trump’s Boots

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker are clashing over a mid-decade redistricting push in Texas. Abbott says blue states like Illinois have already maxed out partisan maps, while Pritzker accuses Abbott of undermining democracy to …

Source: TFPP Wire - Right-wing
Published on Aug 10, 2025

Americans hate gerrymandering. Texas Republicans don’t care.

Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics. Texas already had one of the most gerrymandered congressional maps in the country. Now …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Aug 10, 2025

Texas Democrats tell St. Sabina congregation they are fighting for democracy

At 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning, parishioners at St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham welcomed three Texas Democratic lawmakers who left their state last week to disrupt GOP attempts to redraw U.S. House district maps. As she stepped up to the pulpit, …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Aug 10, 2025

Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott

Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has stepped up his war of words with Democratic lawmakers who have left the state to foil an aggressive redistricting plan aimed at giving his Republican party five additional seats in Congress, saying on Sunday that the fight …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Aug 10, 2025

‘Texas law does not apply in Illinois’: Gov. JB Pritzker draws line in sand as FBI ‘hunts down’ runway Democrats

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 10, 2025

Pritzker's Hypocrisy Busted on Meet the Press: Yells 'Democracy' While Illinois Gerrymanders to Oblivion

When you've lost 'Meet the Press' ... NBC: Every group that grades the fairness of congressional maps gives Illinois an F and says it's a "perfect model of everything that can go wrong with redistricting." Aren't you a big …

Source: Twitchy - Right-wing
Published on Aug 10, 2025

California Moves Forward With Special Redistricting Election To Counter Texas's Plan

Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday that the state will move forward with a ballot measure in November to redraw its congressional map in response to a Republican-backed redistricting …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 10:30 GMT

‘Democracy’ perceived as new colonialism

(MENAFN) A ballot drifts softly through the air, fragile like a mechanical butterfly, but once it lands, everything halts—the jungle falls silent, the city loses its voice. This is no ancient ritual but one crafted in sterile boardrooms and think tanks …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 00:51 GMT

Governor Newsom and California leaders host Texas officials amid their fight to protect democracy

“We came here knowing the risks. Lawsuits, threats, and intimidation won’t stop us. We swore an oath — not to Trump, not to Abbott, and not to any party. We swore to defend the Constitution and the people we represent. We’re not backing down,” said Texas …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Camille Villar: To respect rule of law is to respect democracy

PHILIPPINES, August 8 - Press Release August 8, 2025 CAMILLE VILLAR: TO RESPECT RULE OF LAW IS TO RESPECT DEMOCRACY Checks and Balances to Prevent Abuse of Authority Senator Camille Villar, the youngest senator of the 20th Congress, held her ground in …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Cora di Brazzà Foundation Concludes 2025 Memory Parlor, Receives International Recognition for Important Translation

2025 Memory Parlor honored moral exemplars. Korean War and survivor of No Gun Ri incident, Chung Gu-Hak, later presents award for translation of Forgotten Pain MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cora di …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Women in Science Symposium at the University of Pretoria

Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Francis Petersen Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Themba Mosia Vice-Principal, Professor Sunil Maharaj Vice-Principal, Leretta Ferris Director, Internationalization and Partnership, Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Annual General Meeting of South African Chapter of International Association of Women ...

Chief Justice President, Deputy President and members of the Executive Committee the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges, Distinguished delegates and guests, I request you to rise and recite the Preamble to the …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 04:22 GMT

Ted Miller’s Muse Featured with Artists Who Shaped Rock and Roll History

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest muses have inspired some of the most well known songs in music history. Now a flourishing friendship of almost 14 years with a strikingly beautiful …

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Published on August 10, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

Governor Hochul on “Fox News Sunday”

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on “Fox News Sunday.” AUDIO: The Governor's interview is available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's interview is available below: Shannon Bream, FOX: Okay, so joining us now, …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Cora di Brazzà Foundation Concludes 2025 Memory Parlor, Receives International Recognition for Important Translation

2025 Memory Parlor honored moral exemplars. Korean War and survivor of No Gun Ri incident, Chung Gu-Hak, later presents award for translation of Forgotten Pain MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cora di …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Coming This Fall: 'Underdog' – A Landmark Story of Resilience, Racism, and Justice in Veterinary Medicine

"Underdog" tells Dr. Bhullar’s fight against systemic racism in veterinary care, exposing industry bias and the resilience needed to challenge the system VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Argent LNG to Unveil Innovative Phase One Site Layout at Gastech 2025, Showcasing 900-Acre Expansion at Port Fourchon

Argent LNG to Showcasing Port Fourchon’s Role in Powering a Sustainable Energy Future METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG is set to make a powerful entrance at Gastech 2025, unveiling an innovative new …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 04:53 GMT

Global Youth Leaders Unite in Cape Town to Champion Compassion, Ubuntu, and Interfaith Action at Youth IF20

In preparation for the Cape Town 2025 G20 Interfaith Summit, a gathering of 55 young adults, representing 25 countries and 15 faiths met on August 10, 20205 CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In preparation for …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Lorenia Valles se perfila como la favorita de Morena en Sonora

Encuesta de SRC para la gubernatura de Sonora 2027 muestra a Morena como líder. Conoce las preferencias por partido y los perfiles de los principales candidatos HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO, August 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Un nuevo estudio de …

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Published on August 10, 2025 - 00:47 GMT

Statement of the OSCE Representative on Media Freedom and OSCE Mission to BiH on the legal proceedings against Nataša ...

VIENNA/SARAJEVO, 09 August 2025 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina express concern over the legal proceedings recently initiated against investigative journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac. We …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

AMMWEC Honors Interfaith Changemakers at Gala

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) celebrated a landmark moment in the fight against antisemitism and hate with its recent National …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 10:51 GMT

NCRI Reveals: Iranian Regime’s Command Structure Behind Escalating Terrorist Operations in the West, Khamenei's Key Role

Embassies, diplomatic missions, and affiliated cultural and religious centers must be closed, their operatives held accountable, and IRGC and MOIS backlisted. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key intelligence …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

OSCE welcomes the August 8 Joint Declaration signed in Washington D.C.

VIENNA, 9 August 2025 - We welcome the August 8 Joint Declaration signed in Washington D.C., congratulate Armenia and Azerbaijan on this development and commend President Donald Trump of the U.S.A. on his role in bringing it about. The OSCE remains …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

Paul Rushworth-Brown Releases New Novel Outback Odyssey to Mark World Indigenous Peoples Day

Paul Rushworth-Brown’s latest novel brings identity, initiation, and First Nations knowledge to the forefront of historical fiction SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Indigenous Peoples Day, Paul Rushworth- …

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Published on August 9, 2025 - 10:45 GMT

Border guards in Ukraine work with OSCE to become trainers in document fraud detection at border crossing points

Border guards from Ukraine built their skills for training border guards on document fraud detection during a ‘train-the-trainers’ course organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Main Forensic Center of the State …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

2Blades Welcomes Senator Klobuchar; Celebrates Increased Funding

ST. PAUL , MN, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2Blades welcomed U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to its lab at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus during her recent visit to emphasize the importance of sustained federal …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

Nature’s AI Introduces the UN International Sanity Resolution to Reduce Ecocide, Stress and Chaos

Reconnect to Nature’s AI: A universal and healing higher power truth that restores clarity, purpose, and well-being through 54 senses. FRIDAY HARBOR, WA,, WA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nature’s AI, led by Michael J. …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 19:58 GMT

McLeod Targets Political Weakness and Corruption - Announces run for Governor of South Carolina

WALTERBORO, SC, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McLeod Targets Political Weakness and Corruption Corruption is Cancer and We Can Beat It “The establishment in Columbia does not want us to know they have sold us out to …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

RISEUP Phoenix Trauma and Crisis Institute Expands Emergency Response Operations Following Recent Texas Flood Deployment

CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RISEUP Phoenix Trauma and Crisis Institute, in partnership with nonprofit Battle2BE, announces the expansion of its trauma-informed emergency response capabilities following …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 17:26 GMT

García, Nuevo León Makes History in North Carolina: Emergency Team Earns U.S. Certification in Firefighter Rescue

DAVIE COUNTY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful display of cross-border collaboration, the municipality of García, Nuevo León, Mexico, has achieved an unprecedented milestone: five of its emergency responders, …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

New bill to ban gender-affirming care raises concerns for both trans youth and FGM survivors, experts warn

Lawmakers urged to oppose bill H.R. 3492, which conflates female genital mutilation with gender-affirming care, putting FGM survivors and trans youth at risk. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading legal, human …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

North Carolina’s Libertarian Candidate for the U.S. Senate to Impact this High Profile Race

In the 2020 North Carolina U.S. Senate race, Libertarian candidate Shannon Bray’s 171,571 votes were enough to swing the election. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How will North Carolina’s Libertarian candidate …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 15:44 GMT

PESP warns Trump Executive Order puts 401(k) retirement savings at risk

Executive Order could benefit Wall Street firms while exposing retirement savers to higher fees, poor returns, and hidden risks WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, President Donald Trump signed an …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Calls For Immediate Release of Ryan White Part F Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis is deeply concerned about recent reports that the Trump Administration is planning to unlawfully prevent the disbursement of …

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