Prodded by fed up parents, some in Congress try to curb kids’ use of social media
Members of Congress are seeking to set a minimum age to access social media and put more of the onus on social media companies and their algorithms, while also giving…
UNC law professor Gene Nichol on an ideological shift at the state Supreme Court
Gene Nichol (File photo) In recent years, the North Carolina Supreme Court has undergone a radical transformation. Since Republican justices assumed control of the court after the 2022 election, they…
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
Some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter bad actors and ensure that those on the front lines of democracy are protected this fall. John…
Heartland legislatures prove skeptical of industrial ag’s efforts to dodge accountability
Roundup has faced over 56,000 legal claims. Bayer Corp. has paid $11 billion-plus in settlements and jury awards based on the herbicide’s associated risk of developing cancer. (Photo Illustration by…
Michael Moline named new editor of Florida Phoenix
The Florida Capitol. Credit: Michael Moline Quality Journalism for Critical Times States Newsroom, the national nonprofit news organization that publishes the Florida Phoenix, announced Monday that Michael Moline has been…
New Jersey’s D.C. Democrats say Biden administration should not support new immigrant jail
GEO Group wants to open an immigrant detention center at Delaney Hall in Newark. Democrats say the Biden administration should not support its plan. (Photo by New Jersey Monitor) Most…
Rhode Island Democrats elect DNC delegates, including ‘uncommitted’ representative
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse was endorsed for reelection during the Rhode Island Democratic State Convention held on June 9, 2024 at the East Providence Teamsters Local 251 Union Hall. (Courtesy…
Budget unveiled for 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah
The 2002 Olympic Cauldron is pictured outside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Monday, January 15, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) Organizers leading the effort…
Oregon U.S. lawmakers seek federal help for West Coast seafood industry
Black rockfish are among the species caught off the West Coast. They live over rocky reefs at about a 180-foot depth. They’re also common along jetties in estuaries. (Oregon Department…
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
Some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter bad actors and ensure that those on the front lines of democracy are protected this fall. (Photo…