California redistricting commissioners divided on district line manipulation
For Patricia Sinai, a memorable experience in her life was serving on the California Civic District Commission, which tackled the state’s political boundaries that were often badly fractured. “I witnessed democracy up close,” said Sinai, 58, who lives in Encinitas and works as a nonprofit consultant. “There were 14 diverse members from various backgrounds,” she […]
City discreetly resolves lawsuit with officer who revealed manipulation of crime statistics.
DC Settles Lawsuit Over Crime Data Manipulation Washington, DC has reached a settlement with a former sergeant of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who alleged that crimes were deliberately misclassified, and new records seem to support her assertions, according to the Washington Free Beacon. Former Sergeant Charlotte DeJosu filed her lawsuit against the city in […]
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says Hobbs’ abortion-related executive order is ‘procedural manipulation’
Another voice is joining the fray amid conservative lawmakers’ backlash against a recent executive order giving the Arizona Attorney General some prosecution powers. At a press conference Wednesday, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell called the move a “procedural maneuver.” Mitchell said she and other county attorneys are determining next steps to address the order, which […]