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Gerrymandering fails in Utah: Even red states have rules

A Utah state judge struck down the GOP-drawn congressional map Friday, ruling that lawmakers had unconstitutionally diluted the power of Salt Lake City’s voters by splitting the region into four heavily Republican districts. The decision marks a rare victory for…

November 11, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

SCOTUS won’t revisit marriage equality. But the fight isn’t over

On Monday, the Supreme Court turned down a request to reconsider its landmark marriage equality case. At first glance, this appears to be a clear victory for LGBTQ+ advocates.  Ten years ago, in its 5-4 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges,…

November 11, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go

For the past 40 days, congressional Democrats mustered a remarkable display of unity and perseverance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had finally decided to follow Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s dictum to know and use…

November 11, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Inside a Texas church’s training academy for Christians running for office

Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline’s energy was palpable as he gazed out from the video on the computer screen, grinning ear to ear, the sleeves of his white dress shirt rolled up. The Republican legislator from Fort Worth had a message…

November 11, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Got some kind of an act going”: Trump accuses Greene of putting on show for Democrats

The rift between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and President Donald Trump continues to grow. The MAGA Republican from Georgia has been intensely critical of Trump’s foreign policy, blaming the president’s agenda for recent Republican election losses. Speaking to reporters on…

November 11, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Love won again”: Supreme Court reject case seeking to overturn gay marriage ruling

The Supreme Court rejected a petition asking the court to reconsider its 2015 landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the US. The request came from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk, who gained national attention for refusing to…

November 10, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Trump issues pardons for Giuliani, others who attempted to interfere with 2020 election

President Donald Trump granted blanket federal pardons to dozens of political allies accused of working to overturn the 2020 election, including Rudy Giuliani. Justice Department Pardon Attorney Ed Martin posted a signed proclamation on X that granted “full, complete, and…

November 10, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“Pathetic”: Democrats blast party centrists for caving in shutdown vote

Democrats are tearing into members of their own party after a centrist coalition broke ranks Sunday night and agreed to vote on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The vote, which was 60-40, is a procedural…

November 10, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Why JD Vance and Erika Kirk’s hug made tongues wag

It was a hug that sent a thousand divorce lawyer hearts a-flutter. At a recent Turning Point USA event in Mississippi, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk reminded a nation why right-wing Christians used to favor the awkward side…

November 10, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

The Venn diagram of Donald Trump’s vendettas

Donald Trump hates antifa. He hates late-night TV hosts, Democratic-controlled cities and anyone who has ever challenged him in court. As of October, he officially hates the Nobel committee for not giving him the peace prize, despite his efforts to…

November 10, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0