Democrats

Democrats Gather in Chicago, Shift Focus as Biden’s Final Campaign Concludes

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Chicago, Illinois – The mood at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was marked by a complex blend of admiration and a palpable readiness to move forward, as delegates prepared to address the future leadership of their party. While Joe Biden, the incumbent at 81, had long been a respected figure within the party, his potential nomination for another term had become a contentious issue. The internal party dynamics took a notable turn leading up to the convention. What initially appeared as steadfast support for Biden’s re-nomination gradually shifted. Privately, top party officials had been … Read more

House Democrats, Led by Rep. Carbajal, Introduce Bill to Prevent Federal Abortion Ban Under Comstock Act

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Washington — In a straightforward legislative move, Representative Salud Carbajal, together with a coalition of nearly 100 Democratic colleagues from the House, has introduced a bill aimed at dismantling a long-standing but outdated federal law, potentially thwarting efforts to establish a federal ban on abortion. This legislation, known comprehensively as the Stop Comstock Act, redirects from using the 1873 Comstock Act as a basis for such restrictive measures. Originally, the Comstock laws sought to regulate morality by prohibiting the mailing of “obscene, lewd, or lascivious” materials, which during that era included contraception and abortion-related items. … Read more

Democrats Call for Probe into Justice Thomas’s Gifts and Travel Disclosures

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Washington — Democratic lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, stemming from concerns about undisclosed travel and gifts provided by influential businessman and Republican donor Harlan Crow. The unfolding controversy raises questions about the implications of such relationships on judicial integrity at the high court’s uppermost echelons. The Democrats, led by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, forwarded their requests following a series of investigative reports revealing that Justice Thomas had allegedly accepted luxury travel accommodations and other … Read more

Democrats Propose Empowering Kansas City to Regulate Firearms in Wake of Tragic Mass Shooting

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Kansas City, Missouri – In the wake of a recent mass shooting that left four people dead and five injured, Democratic lawmakers are calling for stricter gun regulations and increased local control over gun laws in Kansas City. The shooting, which occurred at a popular entertainment district, has reignited the debate over gun control and the balance between state and local authority. Under current state law in Missouri, the state legislature has the power to override local gun ordinances, and Kansas City officials have expressed frustration over their inability to pass stricter regulations in response … Read more