Fund Meant to Protect Elections May Be Too Little, Too Late
August 21st, 2018By: Blake Paterson and Ally J. Levine, ProPublica The Election Assistance Commission, the government agency charged with distributing federal funds to support elections, released a report Tuesday detailing how each state plans to spend a total of $380 million in grants allocated to improve and secure their election systems. But…
Gallery: This Guatemalan family hasn’t seen their 8-year-old in months
August 21st, 2018By John Jordan, Carlos Sebastián and Michael Stravato, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2018 “Gallery: This Guatemalan family hasn’t seen their 8-year-old in months” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Julián Castro makes trip to Iowa as midterms — and 2020 decision — loom
August 20th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 17, 2018 “Julián Castro makes trip to Iowa as midterms — and 2020 decision — loom” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Immigration Court Ordered to Review Denied Asylum Petition
August 20th, 2018By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – MA BOSTON – A federal appeals court in Boston has ordered a review of a Bureau of Immigration Appeals ruling that denied a rehearing to a man seeking asylum. Indra Sihotang is one of hundreds who have fled anti-Christian oppression in Indonesia. He…
Following backlash, Texas A&M overhauls its sexual misconduct policies
August 20th, 2018By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2018 “Following backlash, Texas A&M overhauls its sexual misconduct policies” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Responding to backlash…
Making Case for Labeling White Supremacist Groups as Gangs
August 20th, 2018By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – OR PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland has become a hot spot for far-right rallies that often turn violent. Could more be done if the groups holding these rallies were considered gangs? Two criminologists believe so, and they say groups like the Proud Boys and…
State appeals court temporarily blocks Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance
August 20th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 17, 2018 “State appeals court temporarily blocks Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Amid a…
Federal appeals court upholds Texas campus carry law
August 20th, 2018By Cassandra Pollock and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “Federal appeals court upholds Texas campus carry law” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. *This…
In solidarity with ex-CIA director, William McRaven asks Trump to revoke his security clearance
August 20th, 2018By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “In solidarity with ex-CIA director, William McRaven asks Trump to revoke his security clearance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
After “disturbance” at immigrant detention center, 16 migrant fathers taken away overnight
August 20th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 17, 2018 “After “disturbance” at immigrant detention center, 16 migrant fathers taken away overnight” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
