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27 days
FBI Search Of Black Virginia Senator’s Office Sparks Fury
Federal agents have searched the Portsmouth office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. The action has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and Black voters, who view it as political retribution for Lucas's influential role in the state's contentious redistricting battles.
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Civil Rights Leaders Prepare For Fight After Axing Of Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 28 ruling, which invalidated Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district, has drawn sharp criticism from Civil Rights leaders, who assert the decision undermines the Voting Rights Act and facilitates expanded partisan gerrymandering by Republicans.
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The WSJ Got It Wrong: It’s This Administration Who Has A Jim Crow Fantasy
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais is set to significantly impact minority voters, effectively weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling could enable states to suppress Black voter turnout and diminish Black congressional representation, potentially to levels not witnessed since the Reconstruction era.
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Sound Transit Board Grapples with Plan to Rebalance ST3
The "affordable ST3" plan still leaves $11-$13 billion in projects unfunded, as Sound Transit board members vow to look for additional revenue and cost savings. With a May 28 board vote fast approaching, the rebalancing proposal looks mostly baked at this point.
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ICYMI: Ryan Packer Breaks Down ST3 Rail Debate on KUOW Soundside
KUOW's Soundside recently did a special on Sound Transit system expansion deliberations that heavily featured Urbanist contributing editor Ryan Packer. It's a great primer on the debate about how to best close the agency's $34.5 billion budget gap. Give it a listen!
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Op-Ed: Urging Transit Officials to Join the 2026 Week Without Driving
Riding the bus regularly can help officials make better policy decisions. Nondrivers Alliance wants your help to invite them to participate in the annual Week Without Driving this fall.