[ad_1] In an election year roiled by a sputtering economy and divisive issues including abortion and crime, two decades of Democratic dominance in the Illinois General Assembly will be put to the test on Nov. 8. In the House, there are contested races for 78 of 118 seats, and in the Senate, voters will face

[ad_1] I shrugged off the first one. I also ignored the second and the third. And the fourth and the fifth. And even the 10th and 11th. It wasn’t until I finally saw one Greg Abbott yard sign in an entire neighborhood filled with “Beto”s that I felt what could be charitably described as optimism.

[ad_1] Campaign Action Courthouse News Service reported that Texans held similar vigils in other cities across the state to continue calling on Abbott and state lawmakers to act for their children, and champion passage of meaningful gun violence reform. Dora Mendoza told the outlet that she’s made the three-hour long drive from Uvalde to the capitol numerous

[ad_1] UNCASVILLE — In their second and final debate, Gov. Ned Lamont, Republican challenger Bob Stefanowski and long-shot Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling on Tuesday night argued over police accountability, an alleged rise in crime and an decrease in respect for law enforcement. Behind in the polls by double digits, it might have been a make-of-break night

[ad_1] VOA – CONNECTEPISODE # 250AIR DATE: 10 28 2022 TRANSCRIPT OPEN ((VO/NAT/MUSIC))((Banner)) Moderating the Discussion((SOT))((Luke Nathan PhillipsDirector of D.C. Project, Braver Angels)) We’re trying to get to a situation where everybody, with all points of view on any particular subject, can feel like they have a place to say what they believe.((Animation Transition))((Banner)) Talk

[ad_1] Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District isn’t exactly known for sending Republicans to Washington. The last time the GOP represented the district, which includes Cranston and parts of Providence, was over 30 years ago, and Democratic candidates for president tend to win by double digits there. Yet this time around, the race to replace the

[ad_1] At a gun range an hour west of Chicago, a man in a Cubs jersey wields a black semi-automatic rifle and blasts away. One bullet after another zips toward the target, the discharged shell casings bouncing off the firing table, the ground and his neighbor’s shoulder. Melissa Lulik doesn’t seem to mind or even

[ad_1] At a gun range an hour west of Chicago, a man in a Cubs jersey wields a black semi-automatic rifle and blasts away. One bullet after another zips toward the target, the discharged shell casings bouncing off the firing table, the ground and his neighbor’s shoulder. Melissa Lulik doesn’t seem to mind or even

[ad_1] Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi couldn’t be further apart on gun control, abortion rights, inflation, or just about any other key issue facing residents in Illinois and beyond. But they did find one rare patch of common ground during a televised forum Thursday night, as both Senate candidates

[ad_1] White nationalist and twice-convicted felon Steve Bannon told Kash Patel – who served as chief of staff to the acting secretary of defense under former President Donald Trump – that Republicans are going to go after Democrats “with a bayonet” if the GOP wins majorities in the United States House of Representatives and the

[ad_1] One hundred twenty-six days after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history submerged his town in grief, Brett Cross began sleeping in front of the Uvalde school district’s administration building. Uncle and guardian to one of the 19 children lost on May 24 at Robb Elementary, Cross announced he wasn’t leaving until the district

[ad_1] Reducing restrictions on purchasing and carrying firearms will increase mass shootings, gun deaths and injuries. It is no question that the United States has a gun problem. Whether you want to frame the issue as a constitutional debate over personal liberties ascribed to citizens in the Second Amendment, or are simply concerned with the

[ad_1] Stamford Public Schools were recently locked down when police received a call alerting them to a threat of an active shooter. I can’t begin to imagine the horror and fear of the students, staff and parents following the shelter in place order. Thankfully, it was quickly determined to be a hoax. But this situation

[ad_1] The first time St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones publicly spoke about the tragic shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, it was just hours after a shooter took the lives of a 15-year-old student and a health teacher.  Jones was so visibly shaken with grief she could barely get out the words.

[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is looking for another four year terms, while Republican State Senator Darren Bailey is hoping to surprise pundits and pollsters with an upset. Crime is a concern for both; Governor Pritzker has now offered a specific amendment for the controversial Safe-T Act for the first time. The

[ad_1] When a deer is caught in the headlights, its fully dilated pupils need time to adjust. The process takes as long as several minutes, causing them to freeze with indecision, and often resulting in them getting hit head-on. This is a fitting analogy for the Democratic Party, whose eyes were adjusted to a midterm

[ad_1] The two candidates for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat — both suburban women — challenged each other’s records on women’s rights, abortion access, guns and a bevy of other issues in a candidate forum Oct. 3 where little middle ground was found. In the forum organized by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors collaboration, Democratic

[ad_1] Click on a name below to read the candidate’s response to WBUR’s questionnaire. Entries were lightly edited to meet style guidelines by The Associated Press, and incorrect claims were addressed in an attached editor’s note. Not every claim could be verified. We note below if the candidate failed to return our questionnaire. 1st District: Dean

[ad_1] Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt say whether they would support firearms legislation Updated: 4:02 PM EDT Oct 20, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript AND COMMITMENT 2022. EVERY ELECTION SEASON WE WANT YOU TO GET TO KNOW EACH CANDIDATE’S POSITION ON THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES. AND TONIGHT, WE’RE HEARING FROM THE CANDIDATES IN THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL

[ad_1] This is the second installment of the Tribune Editorial Board’s endorsements for U.S. House races in the Nov. 8 general election. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten talks with voters during a community event on May 22, 2022, in Western Springs. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Democratic incumbent Sean Casten of west suburban Downers Grove

[ad_1] Couey responds re: nonprofit filings David Mead’s sordid letter about Rocky Mountain Veterans’ Hunts & Excursions (10/17 letters) was not based on a full set of information.  The nonprofit uses an outside accountant to file any returns to guarantee that the filing is always impartial. The first year in operation, 2019, was filed timely

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Good morning, Early Birds. Sometimes a reserved parking spot just isn’t worth it. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us. Reading this online? Sign up for The Early 202 to get scoops and sharp political analysis in your inbox each morning. In today’s edition …  Study: Gun owners

[ad_1] These beliefs aren’t restricted to Democrats or independents — Republican gun owners hold these views as well. Forty percent of the respondents identified as Republicans, in addition to 35 percent who are Democrats and 17 percent who are independents. “This is not as partisan an issue as it’s perceived, and this is not as

[ad_1] LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — When you ask Michigan residents if they support strong gun control laws, you would assume that Up North, a majority would oppose it. As it turns out, about 50% of Yoopers are part of the 66% statewide backing tougher gun controls. The support for gun control is at 73% in

[ad_1] Given that there are so many ways in which this state is divided, you can imagine the shock the other day when some polling data emerged showing that, at least on one issue, we are pretty much united. And that issue is, of all things, guns! Yeah. It seems so incredible,

[ad_1] EMILY TSCHETTER Community News Service UM School of Journalism First-term Congressman Matt Rosendale strolled calmly into the Bozeman TV studio minutes before his second of two statewide debates this campaign. He introduced himself to production crew members and chatted briefly with a photojournalist, recalling how he used to snap Polaroids for his father’s newspaper

[ad_1] Do you trust the election process in Colorado? And will you accept the outcome of this election as announced? Yes. Colorado sets the gold standard for election access and security. I believe every American should have the right to vote the way Coloradans vote, and that’s why I’ve written bills to expand access to

[ad_1] Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is extremely likable. As a veteran and active member of the Army Reserve, it’s clear she has a deep love for her country. As a presidential candidate in 2020, she stood out among her Democratic Party peers for her knowledge and poise. She held her own with the more experienced

[ad_1] A jury spared Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty Thursday for killing 17 people at a high school in 2018, instead calling for him to spend life in prison with no possibility of parole in a decision that left many families of the victims angered, baffled and in tears. The decision

[ad_1] It’s a cycle that America can’t seem to get out of. Innocent victims are murdered in a horrific mass shooting. Calls grow for tighter laws to put an end to families being torn apart by gun violence. GOP lawmakers, often endorsed and funded by the National Rifle Association (NRA) insist that firearms are not