“He popularized (that position) for sure,” said Garrett Johnson, co-founder of the Lincoln Network, a libertarian think tank that connects Silicon Valley to Washington. Before, he said, “the conversation about regulating tech was focused around elite circles. Now there is chatter at rallies and events over the last several months about getting rid of Section 230.” … [Read more...] about Five ways Trump changed California — including one that helped Democrats
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Voting rights groups see gerrymandering as potent threat
“A great way to suppress voters is redistricting,” China Dickerson, Forward Majority’s national political director, told The Hill. “Drawing the lines in ways that aren’t truly representative or not truly equitable … You draw these crazy lines so that all Republicans are in one place. Or you bring Republicans into districts that are [predominantly] Black and Brown — essentially blue.” … [Read more...] about Voting rights groups see gerrymandering as potent threat
Harris resigns Senate seat ahead of swearing in as VP
Harris is expected to take her oath of office on Wednesday along with President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenFear of insider attack prompts additional FBI screening of National Guard troops: AP Iran convicts American businessman on spying charge: report DC, state capitals see few issues, heavy security amid protest worries MORE. Harris will be the first female vice president, as well as the first African American and Asian American to hold the office. … [Read more...] about Harris resigns Senate seat ahead of swearing in as VP
Harris prepares for central role in Biden’s White House
People working closely with Harris on the transition resist the idea of siloing her into any specific issue early on, because the sheer number of challenges the Biden administration faces means it will be “all hands on deck” during their early months. They say she'll be involved in all four of the major priorities they’ve set out: turning around the economy, tackling COVID-19, and addressing climate change and racial justice. … [Read more...] about Harris prepares for central role in Biden’s White House
McConnell, Schumer mum on contours of impeachment trial as DC preps for inauguration under lockdown
The contours of the impeachment trial, meanwhile, are still unclear. Schumer and McConnell, R-Ky., haven't announced any kind of agreement on the ground rules. This includes whether there will be witnesses, how long the trial will last or even who will preside over the trial -- it's not constitutionally clear if it's required that Chief Justice John Roberts preside over a trial for a former president rather than a sitting president, as he did last year. … [Read more...] about McConnell, Schumer mum on contours of impeachment trial as DC preps for inauguration under lockdown
