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obituaries4 months ago

John Burton, Influential California Political Leader, Dies at 92

John Burton, a influential and outspoken liberal politician who significantly shaped California's policies over six decades, has died at age 92. Known for his passionate advocacy for labor, civil rights, and social justice, Burton played a key role in Democratic dominance in California, served as Senate president pro tem, and founded a nonprofit for foster youth. His colorful personality and dedication to public service left a lasting legacy in California politics.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-politics#john-burton#legislator
politics1 year ago

"Debate Over Justice Sotomayor's Retirement Sparks Concern Among Democrats"

Democratic senators are not publicly calling for liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire, but express unease over the possibility of history repeating itself after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's refusal to step down led to a conservative majority. Some liberal commentators and legal advocacy groups are calling on Sotomayor to retire while President Biden is in office and Democrats control the Senate, but elected officials are hesitant. Sotomayor, who is 69 and a lifelong diabetic, has not signaled any plans to retire, and her choice is not immediately pivotal as the liberal minority lacks the votes to move the court to the left without conservative buy-in.

via NBC News|
#democrats#justice-sotomayor#liberal
politics2 years ago

Slovakia's Election: Liberals Lead, Threatening Support for Ukraine

Liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia is leading in Slovakia's election, followed by the leftist-populist Smer opposition party, according to an exit poll. Progressive Slovakia, led by Michal Šimečka, has 23.5% of the vote, while Smer has 21.9%. The front-runner has the first chance to form a majority in the 150-seat parliament, potentially putting Šimečka in a strong position to form a coalition. The election is seen as pivotal for Slovakia's future, with Fico promising to stop sending weapons to Ukraine and block Kyiv's potential NATO membership.

via POLITICO Europe|
#election#liberal#politics
politics2 years ago

Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Signals GOP Troubles Beyond Trump.

Liberal candidate Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, flipping the court from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority until at least 2025. Conservative contender Dan Kelly delivers a bitter concession speech, criticizing Protasiewicz for discussing her personal views on policies and issues expected to come before the court, including her support for abortion rights and criticism of Republican-drawn legislative maps. Kelly calls the campaign "deeply deceitful" and "dishonorable," and warns that the outcome "does not end well" for Wisconsin's future.

via ABC News|
#abortion-rights#conservative#liberal
politics2 years ago

"Key takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates' lone debate clash over abortion and democracy"

In the only debate of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz accused her conservative opponent, Daniel Kelly, of being a "true threat to democracy" over his ties to a scheme to overturn the 2020 election. The race is of deep importance to both liberals and conservatives, as a win by Kelly would retain conservative control of the court, while a win by Protasiewicz would result in a liberal majority and could determine the fate of issues like abortion rights in the state. The debate was marked by attacks and accusations, with both candidates spending most of their time re-litigating accusations they’d made in their campaign ads.

via NBC News|
#abortion-rights#conservative#election