On July 25, U.S. District Court Judge James Cacheris, a Reagan appointee, ruled that public officials who set up a Facebook page for discussion of public policy, and who invite public comments, can’t single out particular individuals and bar them … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On July 28, U.S. District Court Judge W. Keith Watkins, a Bush Jr. appointee, refused to order Alabama election officials to notify many ex-felons that they are now free to register to vote. In the past Alabama had refused to … Continue reading
The Centrist Project is effectively taking on the attributes of a new political party, by recruiting candidates for 2018 to run under a centrist platform. However, it believes that its candidates will do better if they are on the ballot … Continue reading
The Sixth Circuit will hear George v Hargett, 16-5563, on August 2. The issue is the meaning of this part of the Tennessee Constitution concerning popular votes cast for state constitutional amendments: “If the people shall approve such amendment by … Continue reading
Rocky Anderson, former Mayor of Salt Lake City, formed the Justice Party in 2012 and was its presidential nominee. The party has not generally participated in elections since 2012, but it intends to petition for party status in several states … Continue reading