Bill expanding Tennessee law enforcement powers during protests draws pushback
Metronashville police wear riot equipment during a 2020 protest in downtown Nashville. (Photo: Alex Kent) The GOP bill, which expands the right to arrest during public protests and police actions, has sparked push from civil rights and journalist groups as a potential violation of the First Amendment. Multipart invoice (HB55/SB30) Tennessee Rep. William Lambers of […]
Bill to give Tennessee AG civil rights oversight draws Democratic pushback over partisanship
“He has not been proven to be a complaint-free, independent agency or appointee,” said Sen. Charlan Oliver, a Democrat from Nashville, who has introduced a bill that will hand over an investigation into discrimination complaints against Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skulmetti. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) The bill, which dissolved Tennessee’s independent civil rights watchdog and […]
‘His Behavior Was Reprehensible’: Police Officer Draws Criticism After Video Shows ‘Diabolical’ Move During House Fire
Officers at the New York Police Department (NYPD) face rebound after the video appears to be showing him playing basketball as a nearby home is engulfed in flames. The video appears to show an officer shooting the ball towards the hoop. When the video pans, the balls miss the basket and the house can be […]
GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash • Tennessee Lookout
The push by Republican Attorney Generals in 17 states to break down some federal laws protecting people with disabilities from discrimination has prompted protests from advocates, parents and local officials. The GOP-led lawsuit covers specific protections for transgender people. However, some experts have warned that it could undermine federal protections for all people with disabilities. […]
Rep. Garcia draws scrutiny from Trump official over his Musk comments
Washington – Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat’s beloved from Long Beach, faces scrutiny from President Trump’s Justice Department over his recent comments on Elon Musk. Garcia has skewered musk several times since the billionaire began his mission to suck the gut into the federal government using the newly created government efficiency, or Doge. In several […]
Show time: Sedona film festival draws near
The 31st Annual Sedona International Film Festival will be held from Saturday, February 22nd to Sunday, March 2nd, with over 150 films at Sif’s Alice Gilsheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Harkins Theatre and Sedona Performing Arts Center. Provides. “I’m most excited about every movie in this year’s lineup because we have some great movies […]
‘Nowhere Near Conceding’: Dem-Linked Healthcare Org Launches ‘Stop RFK War Room,’ Draws Comparison To `Hannibal Lecter
Left-leaning medical groups have launched the Stop RFK War Room to block the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. protect our care — duty free 501c4 explained Influence Watch leads Monday’s organizational meeting to strategize how to block Kennedy’s confirmation by U.S. Senate, Politico reported. The call included […]
Left-Wing Group’s Potential Election Interference Draws Comparisons To Pro-Trump Meme Maker Prosecuted By Biden DOJ
The same Justice Department that jailed pro-Trump memesmiths for “election misinformation” is now nowhere to be found after left-wing groups sent false election information to voters in countless battleground states. In late October, voters in Pennsylvania (many of whom had not yet cast their ballots) were told, “According to our records, you have voted. Find […]
California officials predict smooth vote count as high-stakes election draws to a close
Despite reports of ink-stained ballots and questions about how the votes were counted, election officials up and down California say they have accurately counted the millions of votes expected to be cast this week. He said he was confident that it would be certified. “I feel so good,” Nevada County Registrar of Voters Natalie Adna […]
Mysterious PACs Attempting To Split The Vote As Election Draws Near
A series of shadowy PACs associated with the Democratic and Republican parties are working to support Libertarian Party and Green Party candidates in a ploy to siphon votes from each party. Civic Truth Action, a newly formed super PAC with ties to Democratic operatives, stole votes from former President Donald Trump in North Carolina and […]
