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Polybius's JournalN.J. congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies
Source: nj.com
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a former Newark councilman and a member of a New Jersey political dynasty who spent the last 12 years representing a heavily populated swath of the state in Congress after succeeding his late father, died Wednesday.
The Essex County Democrat, who had been hospitalized for weeks after suffering a cardiac episode related to his ongoing diabetes, was 65 and still in office.
A relatively soft-spoken but gregarious politician who fought for social justice and transportation funding, Payne was in his sixth term representing New Jerseys 10th congressional district which includes Newark, the states largest city in the House of Representatives.
Payne, then Newarks council president, was elected to the seat after his father, Donald Payne Sr., New Jerseys first Black congressman, died after 23 years in office.
Read more: https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/04/nj-congressman-donald-payne-jr-dies.html
Fetterman tells Columbia president amid protests: 'Do your job or resign'
In a post on social platform X, Fetterman compared aspects of the anti-Israel protests to the infamous Charlottesville rally in 2017, when white supremacists chanted Jews will not replace us near the campus of the University of Virginia.
I fully agree with the White House these protests are antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous. Add some tiki torches and its Charlottesville for these Jewish students, Fetterman wrote in a statement Sunday night.
To @Columbia President Minouche Shafik: do your job or resign so Columbia can find someone who will, he continued.
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Who do you think the student protestors be voting for in November?
Simple question. Obviously, they won't all vote the same, but I'm talking about the majority.
Maryland Senate poll (Baltimore Sun): Hogan up by double digits
I dismissed the last poll where he was leading by a few, but this is not good.
General election
Hogan 53, Trone 40
Hogan 54, Alsobrooks 36
Democratic primary
Trone 48, Alsobrooks 29
https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/16/poll-trone-alsobrooks-senate-hogan/
John Fetterman Shoots Down Biden's Approach on Iran
Source: Yahoo! News
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) pushed back on Sunday against President Joe Bidens reported warning to Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. would not join in an attack against Iran, repeating his monthslong refrain that the U.S. should unconditionally support Israel.
Its astonishing that we are not standing firmly with Israel, Fetterman told CNNs Jake Tapper on State of the Union. There should never be any time for conditionsall of that when a nation can launch hundreds of drones towards Israeland Im not going to be talking about conditions ever.
Tapper asked Fetterman whether he agreed with Bidens decision to tell Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to take the win for intercepting Irans missiles and drones, and his discouragement of an Israeli response, as reported by Axios and others. Fetterman said that, while he still supported the president, he disagreed with Biden and urged him to maintain full-throated support for Israel.
The president is entitled to his own views and whatever he decides to do, but I would never capitulate to the fringe, Fetterman said. In fact, that helpsthat empowers Hamas, and Hamas is actually convinced that they are winning the PR war, and theyre never going to negotiate at this point. They think that theyre going to hold onto the very end.
Read more: https://news.yahoo.com/john-fetterman-shoots-down-biden-150603395.html
Vatican stands firm on social issues like sex change and surrogacy
Source: BBC News
The Vatican has reiterated its staunch opposition to sex changes, gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortion and euthanasia in a text dubbed "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity).
Other social themes, such as poverty, migration and human trafficking are also emphasised as being potential threats to human dignity.
The text was signed by Pope Francis.
The pontiff has often been criticised by Catholic conservatives over his perceived liberal stance.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68761487
Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago today
Hard to believe it's been that long. His music changed the world and his death brought an entire generation (X) to tears. RIP to an absolute legend.
Kurt Cobain's Death: Looking Back at the Rock Icon's Final Days and Legacy, 30 Years Later
Sonia Sotomayor's Retirement Is A 'Personal Decision': White House
When it comes to those types of decisions, those are personal decisions, regardless of if its Justice Sotomayor or any other justice on the bench, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a Wednesday press briefing.
That is for them to make, that is a decision for that justice to make. Again, its a personal decision. That is not something that we get involved in, but it is something for, obviously, any justice on the bench. They should be given the space and freedom to make that decision.
The question follows increasing debate over whether Democrats ought to pressure Sotomayor to retire. The 69-year-old, who has Type 1 diabetes, is the oldest sitting Supreme Court justice appointed by a Democratic president. If the party loses either the White House or the Senate in November, it may lose the ability to choose her replacement for years to come.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sonia-sotomayor-s-retirement-is-a-personal-decision-white-house/ar-BB1l1KzP?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=4b085b559d5649d9b249e6fa46ca63c3&ei=7&sc=shoreline
Hogan is slightly ahead
Maryland Senate, two new polls out today from Goucher College:
Hogan vs. Trone: Hogan 43, Trone 42
Hogan vs. Alsobrooks: Hogan 44, Alsobrooks 40
Democratic Primary: Trone 42, Alsobrooks 33
https://www.goucher.edu/hughes-center/documents/Goucher-College-Poll-Spring-2024.pdf
Now, I don't think for one minute that this will be a certain loss, but it will certainly force us to spend money there. We were never supposed to put the needed resources there.
NY's highest court asked to weigh in on NYC's noncitizen voting law
Source: Gothamist
A 50-year-old civil rights law firm is asking the states highest court to overturn a lower court decision striking down New York City's noncitizen voting law and allow it to take effect a month after it was blocked.
Attorneys from the nonprofit LatinoJustice filed a notice of appeal on Friday after last months 3-to-1 ruling against Local Law 11. The law would apply to elections for local offices including City Council, mayor, public advocate, comptroller and borough president and would grant certain noncitizens in New York City, such as green card holders and those with work authorizations, the right to cast a ballot.
This is a group that contributes financially to the success of the city. Its a backbone of our culture and of our existence, said Cesar Ruiz, associate counsel at LatinoJustice, referring to the citys nearly one million legal immigrants who would be able to register as municipal voters under the law. It was a blatant contradiction to us that they couldnt vote.
The drawn-out battle over the law runs in parallel with some of the thorniest and most controversial socioeconomic and policy challenges facing the city in recent years, where immigrant New Yorkers are repeatedly at the center of the debate, beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent arrival of thousands of migrants.
Read more: https://gothamist.com/news/ny-highest-court-asked-to-weigh-in-on-new-york-citys-noncitizen-voting-law
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