“Back the Blue” GOP Candidate Won’t Talk About Criminals He Refused to Prosecute

At the time, Coleman expressed deep concern over the pardons and commutations, and promised to try to “aggressively prosecute” cases regarding the people who had received clemency. He was particularly outspoken about those convicted of sex offenses, who, under a Continue reading “Back the Blue” GOP Candidate Won’t Talk About Criminals He Refused to Prosecute

Video Shows “Back the Blue” Republican Representative Cursing Out Police

Newly released video shows “Back the Blue” Republican Representative Ronny Jackson spewing a profanity-laced tirade at state troopers who were trying to detain him last month. The bodycam footage shows Jackson was tackled to the ground by a Department of Continue reading Video Shows “Back the Blue” Republican Representative Cursing Out Police

How Blue States Are Fighting for Voting Rights When Washington Doesn’t

Prior to the Shelby decision, states and counties with the worst histories and recent records of voting discrimination had to obtain “federal preclearance”—that is, approval from the Department of Justice or a federal court—before implementing any changes to voting laws Continue reading How Blue States Are Fighting for Voting Rights When Washington Doesn’t