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Trump’s Texas Gerrymander Is Supercharging a New War on Democracy

Mother Jones illustration; Andrew Leyden/Zuma Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Donald Trump’s plan to rig the 2026 midterms became crystal clear on Wednesday, as Texas …

Dems Against Democracy: Fleebagging Comes to Texas (Again)?

Old and busted: Republicans are a threat to democracy! New-ish hotness: Democrats refuse to participate in legislatures unless they can dictate the outcomes.  Is this actually a new hotness? Democrats have used the absconding strategy for at least a decade …

Texas GOP proposes new US House map more favorable to GOP; Is Missouri next?

Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm election. The redrawn map comes during a special …

Standing up, speaking out: Indivisible Kansas City holds pop-up event in Blue Springs, saying democracy needs to be ...

Who's running for Missouri's 5th District? Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces challengers and redistricting

Two Democrats have joined the race this week to challenge Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in the primary for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District. Both say they want to see more action from the person in the representative’s seat, especially as attacks from …

WCI assisting small businesses in west central Minnesota

News | Published on July 29, 2025 at 3:58pm GMT+0000 | Author: Tucker Henderson comment2 0 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent West Central Initiative (WCI) representatives told county commissioners on July 22 that 25 small business grants …

Housing solutions: Engage South Dakota

Bart Pfankuch investigative reporter and content director bart.pfankuch@sdnewswatch.org The best problem-solving happens when the people impacted the most develop ideas and share what they know. But nothing can happen to fix problems on a large scale if …

Going Out of Democracy Sale

Paramount Global, owner of CBS, says that cancelling Stephen Colbert's Late Show was a purely financial decision. So, it's "nothing personal, just business". In the Corporate World it's ALL about the money. The theory is that our …

SDSU loses $86M in federal research funding

Emily DeCock investigative reporter emily.decock@sdnewswatch.org BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University lost an $86 million livestock research grant as part of recent federal spending cuts, making South Dakota the state with the highest per- …

Editorial: Hands off Missouri’s democracy, Mr. President

The Editorial Board Until citizens finally demand real reform, gerrymandering will remain a grimy reality of political life in America. But the fact that both parties engage in this cynical undermining of democracy shouldn’t provide cover for the Trump …

Grandmas Group Stands Against Legislative Measures

Ellen Chaffee leads a discussion. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)   (North Dakota Monitor) – A leader of the BadAss Grandmas for Democracy encouraged voters to push back against two proposals from the North Dakota Legislature to change the state …

Port: League of Women Voters promotes irresponsible rhetoric undermining our elections

MINOT — There’s very little bipartisanship in America today, but one area where the right and left seem intent on working together is making Americans feel something less than confident about the security of our elections. The right’s efforts are more …

From water to policing, Midwest cities take on AI with few guardrails

In July 2022, a cluster of Microsoft data centers training artificial intelligence consumed about 6% of the West Des Moines monthly water supply. In the absence of regulations, it wasn’t Congress or state lawmakers who addressed the drain on the city’s …

Funding Cuts Threaten Alaska’s Tribal Public Radio Stations

In Alaska’s North Slope borough, the northernmost in the U.S. and roughly the size of Great Britain, a small community radio station, KBRW, connects eight Inupiat villages, serving about 10,000 people. However, its existence is now at risk. Last Thursday, …

Political ploy or bold move to save democracy? Our columnists debate Newsom redistricting threat

In a brazen move, Republicans in Texas have set out to redraw the state’s congressional map — an effort to boost President Trump and the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections. Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to respond in kind, gerrymandering blue California …

Trump quietly pulled plug on America’s soft-power empire

A few years ago, at a panel in North Africa, a tone-deaf American diplomat sat before a room full of people from the global south, many from countries scarred by U.S.-led wars, and declared that he wanted to see America everywhere. Like some kind of global …

Chuck Grassley disrespected his colleagues and democracy

Chuck Grassley disrespected his colleagues and democracy Congress ignores public television’s societal value Helping Grinnell with its tax bill does nothing for Iowans Mass government layoffs have hidden costs Chuck Grassley disrespected his colleagues and …

Haslag: 3 ideas for getting our democracy back on track 

I have repeatedly criticized Donald Trump’s Republican Party. I now attempt something different. I submit three reforms that would have massive, positive impacts upon our polity and our opinions of our fellow Americans. They are addressing the hundreds of …

League of Women Voters event to feature BadAss Grandmas for Democracy

MOORHEAD — Four women who came together despite different political backgrounds to form a nonpartisan group will share their story and goals for the future at a July 28 League of Women Voters event. The public is invited to attend the final Summer Series …

Governor Hochul Discusses Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Development on LI News Radio with Jay Oliver

LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined Jay Oliver on LI News Radio for a wide-ranging interview, addressing critical issues including public safety, the housing crisis, economic development …

Senate supports EPA in bipartisan rebuke as employees on leave await decision

EPA employees on leave will learn whether they will return to work or remain on administrative leave following their dissent. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a show of bipartisan consensus, a new Senate …

Gov.Education Launches New Course on Federal Records Management for 2025

Releases a timely and condensed practical overview of the policies, responsibilities, and best practices that govern the management of federal records HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov.Education, the leading …

Republican lawmakers demand OMB Director Vought release NIH funds

Republican lawmakers wrote to OMB Director Russel Vought demanding the release of Congressionally appropriated NIH funds. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bethesda Declaration, National Institutes of …

Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness Reflects the Realities in No Address Film

Robert Craig Films shines a humanizing spotlight on America’s homelessness crisis, while offering real solutions SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Trump signs a new executive order aimed at tackling …

Unlocking Cross-Border Trade: Embassies Business Fair Conference 2025 to Fast-Track Africa’s Global Economic Integration

JOHANNESBURG , GAUTENG , SOUTH AFRICA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time where diplomacy and business must work hand-in-hand to shape inclusive and sustainable economies, the 2nd edition of the Embassies Business Fair & Conference …

United Nations Vienna Opens AIFOD 2025 Summer Summit

NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI For Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD) Vienna Summit 2025 at the United Nations Office at Vienna launched a transformative initiative addressing the stark reality that the Global South …

Argent LNG Ignites Talent Search to Power Next-Generation LNG Export Terminal at Port Fourchon

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG, a trailblazing U.S. LNG developer committed to delivering cleaner, reliable energy to nations of shared values, today announced the launch of a strategic talent …

University students develop a project that brings Islamic artifacts to life through Augmented Reality

A student-developed Augmented Reality project brings the marvels of Islamic art and heritage directly to our mobile phones SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Ifath Arwah Students from the …

Moldovan energy planners equipped with new national energy system model to strengthen energy security and climate ...

Energy planners from Moldova’s Ministry of Energy got hands-on training with the country’s new national energy system model developed with the OSCE’s support following the model’s unveiling at a workshop organized by the OSCE in Chisinau from 29 to 30 July …

Helsinki+50 discussions will contribute to building a vision for the OSCE

HELSINKI, 30 July 2025 – The Helsinki+50 Discussions on the Future of the OSCE will take place on 1 August 2025 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. The Discussions, conducted in connection with the Helsinki+50 Conference, bring together all participating States …

AIDA Country Report on Italy – Update on 2024

|Published on: 30th July 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Italy provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content of …

VAREP Endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

Applauds Inclusion of the VALID Act and Calls on VSOs to Join the Effort Backs broader reforms to expand access and increase supply in underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans …

John Robert Badger Enters 2028 U.S. Presidential Race, Emphasizing Civic Unity and Policy Stability

Candidate outlines platform for rural revitalization, education access, and legal safeguards for public programs in 2028 bid. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Robert Badger has formally declared his candidacy …

Utility Spending Trends Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Electricity Rates in California

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As electricity rates continue to rise in California, attention is turning to utility spending and regulatory frameworks. Recent analyses by clean energy advocates and policy …

Amid Federal Budget Cuts, Capital Project Toolkit Empowers Cities With AI-Driven Guidance

AI-powered Toolkit gives municipalities step-by-step guidance, editable templates, and cost-saving strategies to manage capital projects efficiently. NC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal and state budget cuts squeeze …

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey

Carpenters Union praises Sherrill’s commitment to working families, infrastructure investment, and labor rights. EDISON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS …

Finding Light in the Darkness with Mr. Rogers’ Timeless Wisdom: Heartitude in Action

Inspired by Mr. Rogers, Heartitude Empowers a Movement of Everyday Heroes Through Kindness, Compassion, and Purpose-Driven Action SEDONA, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when the world can feel overwhelming, …

Made in the USA: New Study Ranks the World’s Most Americanized Countries

Tourlane reveals the countries most influenced by U.S. culture, from music to fast food BERLIN, GERMANY, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new global analysis from Tourlane, the online specialist for customized travel planning, highlights …

The Democratic Party Has a Middle East Problem

Daniel Silverberg and Elisa Ewers—two veterans of Capitol Hill and the executive branch—join Brian for a candid conversation about the shifting politics of US Middle East policy inside the Democratic Party. Drawing on decades of experience shaping national …