Calling All Patriots: Sign Up to Be an Election Judge and Safeguard Democracy Today!

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – As the upcoming elections draw near, Cascade County is holding training sessions for election judges this week, providing an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the democratic process. Election judges play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accessibility of elections, being responsible for the proper implementation of polling procedures on election day. Taking place at the Paddock Club in Montana ExpoPark, the training sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30 to 5:00 and 5:30 to 8:00, with an additional session on Thursday from 2:30 to 5:00. … Read more

Family of Man Killed in Wyoming Police Shooting Sues City and Officers for Wrongful Death and Excessive Force

WYOMING, Ohio – The city of Wyoming and the officers involved are facing a lawsuit from the family of a 28-year-old man who was killed during a shooting involving the police last year. Joe Frasure Jr. was fatally shot in January 2023 when Wyoming police officers responded to a burglary call. Frasure’s parents filed the lawsuit in federal court, alleging excessive force, wrongful death, and lack of police training as contributing factors to their son’s tragic demise. They firmly assert that Frasure was never seen committing a crime or possessing a weapon and believe that … Read more

Woman Faces Trial for Alleged Murder of Good Samaritan Who Broke Up Fight

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The trial of La’Niha Banks, the woman accused of the murder of LaTionna Johnson in May 2023, commenced on Monday with the start of jury selection. According to police, Johnson was shot by Banks on May 20, shortly after she had intervened in a parking lot altercation between two acquaintances. As Johnson began to drive away, an assailant fired at her vehicle, striking her. She succumbed to her injuries several days later, leaving behind a 6-month-old daughter. The Wichita Police Department revealed that Banks was one of the individuals involved in … Read more

Supreme Court Questions Legality of Florida and Texas Laws Restricting Social Media Platform Policies

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court expressed doubts on Monday regarding the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that prohibit social media platforms from removing content or users based on viewpoint. However, the justices appeared to struggle in deciding whether these laws infringe on free speech rights. Both Florida and Texas passed laws last year that aimed to regulate how social media companies moderate content on their platforms. These laws were seen as a response to the perception that conservative voices were being unfairly censored by tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter. … Read more