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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRqyYokJ97c Video Source: CBS News The Supreme Court turned down a request by Republican state lawmakers Monday to prevent Pennsylvania’s new congressional map from being used. The decision further upholds the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling in January that the former congressional map was unconstitutional and constituted a partisan gerrymander. The court also ordered the state legislature to redraw the map by February 9 -- which it managed to do in the ele

Gun control advocates have made it clear in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting that they think reflexively supporting the NRA position on gun safety blocks potential solutions for curtailing mass shootings in America. However, not many people are talking about how reflexively opposing the NRA may also block potential solutions for curtailing mass shootings in America. Gun control advocates have based much of their argument on the idea that the AR-15 (short for Armalite Rifle) is used dispro

Dear Clarissa, Well, Sweetie, it’s almost here. Tomorrow is the day that you join young people all over the country and walk out of your classes for 17 minutes to protest the prevalence of gun violence in our society and to honor the 17 lives lost one month ago in Parkland, Florida. As someone who has done a fair bit of protesting in his life, I have a few pieces of advice that, like all of my advice, you are free to do with as you choose. First, though, let me say that I am very proud of you.

We are only three months into 2018, but already big things are happening within the independent movement -- especially in Colorado. Unite America (formerly the Centrist Project) recently launched with an ambitious goal: to elect enough independents to shift the balance of power in several states and in DC away from the Republican and Democratic Parties, and give a voice back to the people. It's an enormous undertaking. The political movement launched with a historic national slate of independe

In the immediate aftermath of the Parkland mass shooting, a new element was incorporated into our collective response. The survivors, and families of those killed, began demanding change. Student leaders from Parkland emerged, and these young people channeled their emotions into activism. They insisted that the Parkland school shooting be the last, and directly engaged politicians responsible for ensuring schools be safe. There were visits to legislators and the governor, along with a rally at

Read about what really matters from the news last week. We provide you the least-biased news about current events so you can go about your day informed, not brainwashed. What to focus on: * President Trump unexpectedly announced tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) last week. This move resonated well with his base who is excited about the impact on blue-collar jobs and wages. However, it’s yet to be seen if retaliation will come from foreign powers that will adversely affect blue collar

The Washington State Legislature is considering a number of health care reforms this session, all pursuing cost savings in some part of the health care value chain. SB 6416, aimed primarily at three non-profit insurance companies -- Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan -- compels the Washington State Insurance Commissioner to take into account the surplus reserves at those insurers when approving a rate increase for those insurers. SB 5586 seeks to increase

Unite America, formerly the Centrist Project, announced Tuesday a historic national slate of independent candidates running for governor and US Senate. The 5 candidates on the slate include: * Incumbent Alaska Governor Bill Walker; * Kansas gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman; * Maine gubernatorial candidate Terry Hayes; * Missouri US Senate candidate Craig O'Dear; and * Maryland US Senate candidate Neal Simon “These candidates are the vanguard of a new movement in our politics to bridge

In the study of migration patterns, scholars often times point to different “push” and “pull” factors that have influenced migration trends over time. Historically, the free market structure of the United States’ economy, combined with its stable democracy has been a very strong “pull” factor that has enticed millions of families (including my own) to immigrate here from various corners of the earth. Conversely, dysfunctional governments that have proven unable to serve their people have histo

Read about what really matters from the news last week. We provide you the least-biased news about current events so you can go about your day informed, not brainwashed. What to focus on: * Three JROTC cadets who acted heroically during the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, were awarded medals of heroism by the U.S. Army. One, Peter Wang, whose dream was to attend the United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, was posthumously admitted to the school. * In the wake of t