Purple North? Northern MN's political diversity beyond red vs. blue | KAXE
State House results show Northern Minnesota leans red, but precinct-level data reveal a mix of red, blue and purple, offering a fuller picture of the region's politics.| KAXE
State House results show Northern Minnesota leans red, but precinct-level data reveal a mix of red, blue and purple, offering a fuller picture of the region's politics.| KAXE
I am a big fan of Jess Piper, a veteran teacher from Missouri, who left the classroom to run for office, and has since reshaped the conversation around why red-staters vote against their own interests. Piper writes often about a childhood spent bouncing around the south, and the family values that influenced her. When people […]| Teacher in a strange land
It’s August. I admit that I am a sucker for the cute back-to-school photos—students holding little chalkboards, shiny floors and carefully stapled bulletin boards. Special props to veteran teachers…| Teacher in a strange land
L.A. politicians tried to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s policies during his last term. What can they do to fight this time?| LAist
“In a heartbreakingly close contest, Minnesota lost the title of number one in voter turnout to Wisconsin for the 2024 election,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon| Bemidji Pioneer
As the state comes in second for overall voter turnout at 77%, Minnesota's youth vote rises to the top at 62%| Bemidji Pioneer
Gov. Tim Walz issued a new writ for a vacant Minnesota House seat that could mark the end of the House Democrats’ boycott| Bemidji Pioneer
As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.| Bemidji Pioneer
The Israeli-Hamas war has been the main source of division at the Democratic National Committee in Chicago.| Los Angeles Times
Eight in 10 Americans, a new high, perceive the U.S. as being greatly divided on the most important values.| Gallup.com
The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.| Los Angeles Times
Kamala Harris' loss opens an avenue for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to lead the Democratic resistance and potentially run for president in 2028.| Los Angeles Times
Trump bought his cliffside golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes after the 18th hole fell into the ocean. Now, the scenic city is a disaster zone.| Los Angeles Times
Maureen Dowd, in a NYT article entitled Attention, Men: Books are Sexy!: Men are reading less. Women make up 80 percent of fiction sales. “Young men have regressed educationally, emotionally and culturally,” David J. Morris wrote in a Times essay titled “The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone.” The fiction gap makes me sad. A man […]| Teacher in a strange land
The politics of immigration look different from communities on the Southwest border that are voting in hotly contested congressional races.| AP News
Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights.| AP News
Former President Biden’s secretary of Health and Human Services is strongly considering running for governor of California, according to allies.| Los Angeles Times
The ruling not only means the establishment of new ZEDEs will be prohibited but also possibly complicates the operation of existing ones, like Prospera.| Reason.com
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide ballot measures that could significantly shape policy.| Los Angeles Times
Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff doesn't want to talk about President-elect Donald Trump. He wants to talk about fixing the intractable economic problems that led many voters to back Trump's return.| Los Angeles Times
So—I am a Democrat. Not a surprise to anyone who regularly reads this blog. I think Democratic thoughts—Health care is a right! Fully support public education!—and support Democratic causes. And la…| Teacher in a strange land
As crime data again becomes a flashpoint in the presidential campaign, experts push for better national statistics.| The Marshall Project
It was the headline that made me read the piece: Let DEI Practices Die. Replace Them With Something Better. I didn’t recognize (and won’t name) the author, but his position as Chair of Ed Reform at the University of Arkansas was a tip-off to what I was about to be served. I read it because […]| Teacher in a strange land
It used to be fairly common in Traverse City, Michigan—a Michael Moore sighting. I once stood in line behind him at a Coldstone Creamery on Front Street (no longer there, alas). During the summer T…| Teacher in a strange land
Can Musk beat Trump in a battle of Strict Father morality?| FrameLab
Gil Duran and Heather Cox Richardson discuss Curtis Yarvin, whose Dark Enlightenment ideas inspired tech's NeoReactionary movement and JD Vance| FrameLab
Gascón has been unfairly cast as the cause of recent crime waves. He did in his first term exactly what he promised voters: Work to make the justice system more just.| Los Angeles Times
The historically Black neighborhood of Lindsay Heights is only few miles away from the Republican National Convention. But the vitriol and partisan politics of the presidential race aren't what's on the mind of its residents.| Los Angeles Times
Thousands of people came together at the ‘No Kings’ day protest today at Mill Creek Park near the Country Club Plaza. The protest began at noon and was scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m.. “No Kings” protests took place across the country after President Trump called himself a king on Instagram titled, “Long live the […]| The Harbinger Online
L.A. City is taking steps toward improved bike path maintenance, implementing camera enforcement of bike lanes, and further codifying Measure HLA.| la.streetsblog.org
Secretary Simon reviews 2024 election turnout, addresses ballot printing issues and outlines legislative changes impacting future elections.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Dean Phillips has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden. He formally entered the race Friday in New Hampshire.| AP News
President Joe Biden won’t file to have his name appear on the 2024 New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot.| AP News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended his presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary.| AP News
Proposition 36 on California's November ballot asks voters to change parts of Proposition 47, an initiative passed in 2014 that turned some felonies to misdemeanors.| Los Angeles Times
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader capable of winning back disenfranchised voters across the country.| Los Angeles Times
Cue (the 1970s): Nervous young candidate for a job teaching music steps out of her dad’s car—she doesn’t own a car, yet–in a small Michigan town on the rural outer ring surrounding Detroit, where little villages are interspersed with working farmland. The town is charming, full of old houses and 19th century buildings. The principal […]| Teacher in a strange land
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| InForum
Vote tallies as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday showed Republican Michelle Fischbach holding a commanding two-to-one lead over Democratic challenger A.J. Peters.| Bemidji Pioneer
Democratic challenger A.J. Peters and Republican incumbent Michelle Fischbach spar over issues in televised debate| Bemidji Pioneer
The DFL lost its trifecta, and the House of Representatives is evenly split for the first time since 1979. State Sen. Erin Murphy is hopeful of getting things done despite the challenges.| Bemidji Pioneer
Latest vote counts for Prop 32 raising minimum wage, Prop 36 addressing crime, Prop 33 expanding rent controls and more| Los Angeles Times
Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration.| Los Angeles Times
Former President Trump says the government should help residents whose homes are being undermined by shifting land in Rancho Palos Verdes.| Los Angeles Times
Once upon a time, it was possible to believe Donald Trump would set aside rancor and lies and be a president for us all. Now, God help us.| Los Angeles Times
Donald Trump's decisive presidential victory was confirmed after he picked up the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.| Los Angeles Times
Voters should pick the four incumbents. They haven’t done a perfect job, but they are on top of the issues and speak intelligently about where the board has succeeded and what it still needs to do.| Los Angeles Times
The Times recommends these five excellent candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot to fill open judicial seats for Los Angeles Superior Court.| Los Angeles Times
Majorities of Americans favor election law policies that expand voters' access to the ballot box and limit election fraud.| Gallup.com
A decade ago, L.A. County overwhelmingly approved Prop. 47, which turned some nonviolent felonies into misdemeanors. This November, the county overhauled it and supported Nathan Hochman for district attorney.| Los Angeles Times
Voters rolled back reform by passing Proposition 36 and ousting progressive prosecutors in L.A. and the Bay Area. But we shouldn't return to harmful lock-'em-up policies.| Los Angeles Times
Heales, Knapp will join city council in 2025| Brainerd Dispatch
Forums for Brainerd School Board, Crosslake City Council, Crosby City Council, Crosby-Ironton School Board and Crow Wing County Commissioner District 5 will take place over the next two weeks.| Brainerd Dispatch
The filing period for school districts and municipal offices that do not have a primary election is July 30 through Aug. 13.| Brainerd Dispatch
Cordial forum features three council, two mayoral hopefuls| Brainerd Dispatch
Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary. He has swept the opening contests for the Republican presidential nomination.| AP News
The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status in a state he carried by a comfortable margin in the 2016 primary.| AP News
New Hampshire was supposed to present a formidable challenge for Donald Trump.| AP News
Is a New Hampshire primary without the frontrunner on the ballot and no delegates up for grabs still a New Hampshire primary? Depends on who you ask.| AP News
Former President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.| AP News
If elected, former President Trump would have the authority to make good on his threat to cut off federal aid to California for wildfires.| Los Angeles Times
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in the 2024 presidential contest.| Los Angeles Times
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Superior Telegram
“My initial goals are to support families, workers, small business and family farms,” Peters said in his acceptance speech.| West Central Tribune
The president stopped at Connors Point, Earth Rider Brewery, Cedar Lounge and Superior Fire Department headquarters.| Superior Telegram
In this election, an estimated 55% of Latino male voters favored Trump, up from 32% in 2016, exit polls showed. That shift, experts say, is a sign that the immigrant experience is less of a factor in the diverse Latino population than pocketbook and quality-of-life issues like crime.| Los Angeles Times
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Dickinson Press
Republican presidential candidate's deft performance during a high-profile interview on Meet the Press is at odds with the fact that his campaign just isn't competitive right now.| InForum
The former president's words call into question whether Burgum will seek a third term as North Dakota's governor| InForum
Questions remain about whether Burgum would seek a third term or join the Trump administration. He talks about not expecting Trump’s kind words and thinking about what is best for North Dakota.| InForum
Israel may ratchet up the bloodshed in the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts as President Biden departs and before successor Donald Trump is sworn in.| Los Angeles Times
🔊 State Rep. Corey Mock joined this episode of Plain Talk to tell you what Measure 3 is all about. Also, guest co-host Jamie Selzler and I talk about the state of the national election.| InForum
Measure 2 would make significant changes to North Dakota's initiated measure process. Columnist Ellie Shockley and Sen. Janne Myrdal discussed it on this episode of Plain Talk.| InForum
Fedorchak has nearly 70% of the votes in her race against Democrat Trygve Hammer for the state’s lone House seat.| Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota’s lone Republican U.S. representative had a commanding lead over Democrat Merrill Piepkorn.| Grand Forks Herald
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Grand Forks Herald
Proposition 187 and battles over illegal immigration are rapidly ceasing to define a Latino electorate that is increasingly U.S.-born and concerned about the economy.| Los Angeles Times
California voters passed a tough-on-crime ballot measure and ousted progressive prosecutors, signaling a shift in attitudes around public safety.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 4 called for spending $3.8 billion for water projects, including those that provide safe drinking water, water recycling projects, groundwater storage and flood control.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 5 will lower the voter threshold required to pass local affordable housing and transportation bond measures.| Los Angeles Times
President-elect Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Gov. Gavin Newsom "is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California." Newsom calls it Trump's "tired, old playbook of grievances."| Los Angeles Times
President Biden announces that he will step aside, opening a path for a new Democratic presidential nominee.| Los Angeles Times
The president's appearance was far worse than the substance of what he said, while Donald Trump offered a forceful presentation of lies and nonsense.| Los Angeles Times
In April 2023, the Rochester School Board’s legislative committee sent a letter to the lawmakers, advocating for the ability to renew tax levies without voter approval.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Explanations for Kamala Harris' loss include racism, sexism, the economy wokeness and more. To chart a path forward, Democrats will need to move from narratives to facts.| Los Angeles Times
Kamala Harris pushed for increased penalties for sex trafficking crimes years before Republicans did the same, and crafted protections for young girls ensnared.| Los Angeles Times
After two weeks of successful power-sharing, the Senate will revert to a majority following Tuesday’s special election. The vacancy was created following the Dec. 28 death of Sen. Kate Dziedzic.| Rochester Post Bulletin
After two weeks of successful power-sharing, the Senate will revert to a majority after Tuesday’s special election| Rochester Post Bulletin
As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Hennepin County reportedly fires driver, grapples with election security questions after open trunk full of ballots was found unattended in Edina| InForum
Hennepin County representative: ‘We had believed that we were doing what we were supposed to do’| InForum
The increasing influence of the super rich on the politics and policy we all have to live with is an urgent story, if not a new one.| FAIR
Proposition 33 goes too far. It includes sweeping language that prohibits the state from imposing any limits on rent controls set by cities and counties in the future, even if they stymie housing construction.| Los Angeles Times
Voters should approve Proposition 2 to provide $10 billion in bond money for California's public schools and community colleges, many of which are overdue for repairs and upgrades.| Los Angeles Times
AIDS Healthcare Foundation calls this a "revenge initiative," and we agree. Proposition 34 would change the rules for healthcare providers in ways that seem specifically designed to cut off the foundation's tenant advocacy.| Los Angeles Times
California's workers are struggling. Proposition 32 would give about 2 million of the state’s lowest-paid workers a modest pay raise.| Los Angeles Times
Californians should formally reject a wrongful moment in our voting history and instead positively affirm that bigotry toward same-sex couples has no place in our state or its Constitution.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 36 won't end homelessness or crime waves. It will only refill prisons, push more people to the streets and erase criminal justice reform progress.| Los Angeles Times
Requiring two-thirds support to pass local taxes for parks, housing, transportation and other public investments is undemocratic. Proposition 5 would lower the threshold to pass a local bond measure to a more reasonable 55%.| Los Angeles Times
We can expect the next few years to be Springtime for Assholes, as thieves, cheats, lunatics and rapists enjoy their time in the sun.| Political Orphans
