A Constitutional Convention? Some Democrats Fear It’s Coming.

Some Republicans have said that a constitutional convention is overdue. Many Democratic-led states have rescinded their long-ago calls for one, and California will soon consider whether to do the same.

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Past links to ISIS and Al-Qaeda raise fears for some about Syria's new regime

While the
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Why Alvarez is making Guardiola's 'mistake' fear come true

When you talk of transfer market mistakes made by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in recent times, Julian Alvarez is one who springs to mind.
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Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP

The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...
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These Nuns Were Excommunicated but Won’t Leave Their Convents

The Poor Clares of Belorado, in northern Spain, are digging in their heels in a battle of wills over real estate with the Catholic Church.
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Speaker Mike Johnson versus the Constitution

Allowing the appointment of officers who cannot be counted on to disobey unconstitutional orders destroys the Framers’ scheme for preserving democracy.
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BBC reporter: 'First time I've come to Syria without fear of arrest'

A Syrian herself, Lina Sinjab says this is the first time she's entered the country "without fear of detention".
BBC News - Dec. 8
Memphis police ‘regularly violate constitution’, says justice department

‘Exhaustive’ investigation finds discrimination against Black people and conduct that ‘violates people’s civil rights’. The US Department of Justice said Memphis police “regularly violate the ...
The Guardian - Dec. 5
Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality

When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.
NBC News - Dec. 5
House Democrat: We should revisit pardon power in Constitution

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) spoke out after President Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter on Sunday, saying the decision sparks a conversation about revisiting the pardon power in the ...
The Hill - Dec. 2