Category: Newsletters

  August 28, 2019: Ten Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to participate in a seven-hour series of town halls focused on climate change on Sept. 4. Tulsi Gabbard returned to the campaign trail from active duty.   Notable Quote of the Day “It’s tempting to create an alternative to the DNC debate, but by doing that,…

  August 29, 2019: Kirsten Gillibrand suspended her presidential campaign. Ten candidates have qualified for the third Democratic presidential primary debate in September.   Notable Quote of the Day “Donald Trump is in general election mode while we’re still in primary mode. We see it in Ohio. He’s absolutely carpet-bombing Ohio online. We’re doing our best…

Today’s Brew highlights the latest debate news and previews today’s presidential update webinar + reviews the latest local political news from around the U.S.   Welcome to the Thursday, April 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ten candidates qualify for September’s Democratic presidential debate Local Roundup U.S. Sen.…

Today’s Brew highlights the results of Mississippi’s Republican gubernatorial primary runoff + legal developments regarding ballot initiatives in Colorado and Michigan     Welcome to the Wednesday, August 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Reeves wins Mississippi Republican gubernatorial primary runoff Colorado signature distribution requirement upheld, Michigan redistricting…

Today’s Brew summarizes the type and history of U.S. territorial acquisitions + previews the elections on August 27     Welcome to the Tuesday, August 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The United States has acquired 27 territories since 1803 Mississippi’s Republican gubernatorial runoff headlines elections in six…

  August 27, 2019: Andrew Yang proposed a $4.9 trillion climate change proposal. Joe Biden released a new campaign ad in Iowa defending the Affordable Care Act.   Since 1968, nine states have voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election. Which of the following states is not among them? a. Idaho→ b. Montana→ c. Wyoming→ d. South Dakota→…

    August 26, 2019: Joe Walsh announced that he is running for president. The Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer campaigns called for greater transparency in which polls are used for debate qualifications. There are nine new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, two Republicans, and one Green. In total, 832 individuals are currently…

On July 30, a U.S. district court judge struck down a federal revenue procedure that had exempted select 501(c) nonprofit entities from disclosing the names and addresses of their donors to the Internal Revenue Service. Judge Brian Morris, appointed to the bench by President Barack Obama (D), found that the IRS failed to follow proper…

Today’s Brew highlights Ballotpedia’s first-ever comprehensive local coverage of a state + looks ahead to the 2020 party conventions    T Welcome to the Monday, August 26 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia launches comprehensive coverage of North Carolina local elections At this time next year, we will…

On Aug. 7, Pennsylvania state employee Catherine Kioussis filed a class-action lawsuit against the Service Employees International Union Local 668 seeking restitution for agency fees paid to the union in 2017 and 2018. Who are the parties to the suit? Kioussis, the plaintiff, works for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. She is represented by…