Voters wait in line past the 7 p.m. closing time in a north Atlanta suburb on last day of early voting in Georgia in November 2016.Robin Rayne Nelson via ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Voters are being deleted from the rolls at a significantly higher rate than they were a decade ago, creating the possibility that an increasing number of citizens will be disenfranchised in the 2018 midterm elections and beyond. According to a new study from the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly 4 million more names were deleted from the rolls between 2014 and 2016 than in a comparable period between 2006 and 2008—a 33 percent increase that far outpaces the increase in the number of eligible voters. Purging is the process by which election officials keep the rolls up to date by removing people who have moved away or died. While careful purging is a necessary part of election administration, aggressive purges have long been used as a voter … [Read more...] about More Voters Are Being Kicked Off the Rolls, Especially in States with a History of Discrimination
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2 charged with stealing $8M in rare books and items from Pittsburgh Library
A 1787 first-edition book signed by Thomas Jefferson. A rare copy of “The Journal of Major George Washington.” A version of Isaac Newton’s “Principia,” among the most influential books in science, said to be worth $900,000. The archivist who oversaw a special collection of rare books at the central library in Pittsburgh walked out of the building with these and other items — sometimes in plain sight — and sold them to a local bookstore owner, authorities said, in a scheme that lasted nearly 20 years. The library archivist, Gregory Priore, 61, and the bookstore owner, John Schulman, 54, were arrested on Friday on numerous criminal charges including theft and criminal conspiracy, authorities said. They are accused of trafficking several hundred rare books, maps and other items worth more than $8 million in total, records show. More than $1 million worth of items, including the Newton volume, have been recovered. Even in the niche world of … [Read more...] about 2 charged with stealing $8M in rare books and items from Pittsburgh Library
Opinion: Taxation with Misrepresentation
Brenda Priestly Jackson was right in filing the law suit against Governor Rick Scott and Terrance Freeman on July 16, 2018. The law clearly states in Section 5.04 of the City Charter, that you must reside in the district you represent and it shall be continuous. This appointment was all republican driven, it was intentional, it is illegal, and it misrepresents the people in District 10. It is clear taxation on a community with misrepresentation. Rick Scott and Terrance Freeman who are both republicans have not had and do not have the citizens of 32210 in their best interest. This is reflected in the Governors previous decisions concerning healthcare, education and Medicare. Therefore, by any means legally necessary, we should march, protest, and then walk in front of Mr. Freeman’s residence daily until he go back to Mandarin. However and by no means am I inferring any act of violence, we must make sure he and his family are safe. But peaceful protest is needed and this should … [Read more...] about Opinion: Taxation with Misrepresentation
How do you say thanks for rescuing a deaf Alabama puppy trapped underground? With a pawty
It's been three weeks since a seven-week-old deaf puppy fell through a crack in the rock and into the hearts of thousands of people around the globe -- entranced by the 30-hour effort to rescue her from the 50-foot deep crevice at her Huntsville foster home. Now, the rescue group that saved Toffee and her six siblings from a field in Blount County plans on thanking those who came out to try and save the Australian Shepherd mix from her underground fate. How do you say thank you to 150 people, most of whom you've never met, and to those who watched on TV or the internet? With one big party. The animal rescue group, A New Leash on Life, is doing that on Friday, July 27, with "Toffee's Thank You Pawty -- a Community Celebration" at Mad Malts Brewery in Huntsville from 5-9 p.m. "There will be a band, and food trucks and other things ... it's just a big thank you from us, trying to reciprocate in a small way when people gave an outpouring of time and energy to save our little Toffee," … [Read more...] about How do you say thanks for rescuing a deaf Alabama puppy trapped underground? With a pawty
Garage chic: Homeowners add value with flooring, storage systems, HVAC, TVs and more
Joanne Kempinger Demski Special to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 2:00 p.m. UTC Jul 19, 2018 What do flat tires, lawn mowers, boxes of empty flowerpots and deflated swimming pools have in common? If you say they all often make their homes in garages, you would be right. And in many cases, items such as these — and more — are tossed into garages in such volume that our cars end up being parked outside. Stop the madness! Today there are lots of ways garages can be organized so they can hold items you truly need — in addition to your cars. They can even be made to look stylish and add function to your home. Jim Grote, co-owner of Milwaukee’s Cream City Construction, said homeowners today are paying more attention to their garages than in the past, and are making changes to them to make them more usable and more like part of their home. “Basically, a garage is a place to park your car. But what we have been doing lately is expanding … [Read more...] about Garage chic: Homeowners add value with flooring, storage systems, HVAC, TVs and more